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Depreciation
A Subaru WRX will depreciate 33% after 5 years and have a 5 year resale value of $29,091.
The chart below shows the expected depreciation for the next 12 years. These results are for vehicles in good condition, averaging 13,500 miles per year. It also assumes a selling price of $43,355 when new. Enter your purchase price, expected ownership period and estimated miles driven annually. Our depreciation calculator will predict an expected resale value for the Subaru WRX.
Value after 3 years
$29,091
Starting value
$32,035
Lost to depreciation
$2,944 (9%)
Cost per year
$981 /yr
Assumes average condition · 13,500 mi/yr · estimates based on CarEdge historical data
This calculator is for illustrative and educational purposes only. Its accuracy and applicability to your circumstances is not guaranteed. You may wish to consult your own adviser regarding your particular circumstances.
Age of vehicle (years)
| Years Old | Depreciation | Residual Value | Resale Value | Est. Mileage | Resale Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $11,285 | 74.0% | $32,070 | 13,500 | 2026 |
| 2 | $11,320 | 73.9% | $32,035 | 27,000 | 2027 |
| 3 | $12,005 | 72.3% | $31,350 | 40,500 | 2028 |
| 4 | $12,803 | 70.5% | $30,552 | 54,000 | 2029 |
| 5 | $14,264 | 67.1% | $29,091 | 67,500 | 2030 |
| 6 | $16,518 | 61.9% | $26,837 | 81,000 | 2031 |
| 7 | $18,890 | 56.4% | $24,465 | 94,500 | 2032 |
| 8 | $23,563 | 45.7% | $19,792 | 108,000 | 2033 |
| 9 | $24,214 | 44.1% | $19,141 | 121,500 | 2034 |
| 10 | $25,649 | 40.8% | $17,706 | 135,000 | 2035 |
| 11 | $26,975 | 37.8% | $16,380 | 148,500 | 2036 |
| 12 | $28,202 | 35.0% | $15,153 | 162,000 | 2037 |
If you purchase a used Subaru WRX that is 2 years old, then you could save $11,320 compared to buying new, and still have a relatively new model with plenty of useful life remaining. If you plan to keep this vehicle for 3 years then your total cost of depreciation would be $2,944. Try other age and ownership length combinations, or different vehicles to see if you can find depreciation sweetspots where this cost is the lowest. Hint:Try vehicles between 2 and 4 years old, as brand new vehicles depreciate quickly. Also, if this is a recently released model and buying a few years old isn't possible, consider another vehicle, or perhaps wait until more used WRX models become available.
The average cost to insure a Subaru WRX is about $2,734 per year. This adds up to around $13,670 after 5 years of vehicle ownership. Unlike depreciation, this expense can often be lowered by shopping around for lower insurance premiums. Comparing quotes will ensure that you are not overpaying if you already own a Subaru WRX. Or, if you are just researching, then it would be money-wise to before buying. Try our or the form below to get free quotes.
The 2024 Subaru WRX is our top pick for the best model year value for the WRX. With the 2024, you would only pay, on average, 74% of the price as new, with 92% of the vehicle's useful life remaining.
The 2023 and 2022 model years are also attractive years for the WRX, and provide a relatively good value.
Our rankings consider multiple factors, including the WRX's price as new, current price, maintenance costs and remaining years of overall predictable expenses. Our top ranked model year represents the most car for the money of the Subaru WRX models.
% of original price paid today
| Year | New Price | Current Price | Maintenance | $ Decline | % Decline | % Paid | Value Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,355 | $43,355 | $291 | $0 | 0.0% | 100.0% | Good |
| 2024 | $40,974 | $30,307 | $331 | $13,048 | 30.1% | 74.0% | Best |
| 2023 | $38,864 | $28,716 | $409 | $1,591 | 5.3% | 73.9% | Better |
| 2022 | $37,839 | $27,362 | $512 | $1,354 | 4.7% | 72.3% | Better |
| 2021 | $32,760 | $23,087 | $612 | $4,275 | 15.6% | 70.5% | Good |
| 2020 | $32,507 | $21,813 | $790 | $1,274 | 5.5% | 67.1% |
| Year | Price | % Paid | Value Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,355 | 100.0% | Good |
| 2024 | $30,307 | 74.0% | Best |
| 2023 | $28,716 | 73.9% | Better |
| 2022 | $27,362 | 72.3% | Better |
| 2021 | $23,087 | 70.5% | Good |
| 2020 | $21,813 | 67.1% |
Saving on depreciation is important, but it’s also worth looking at all major — the full Subaru WRX cost picture to find the best value at the lowest cost. Explore the other ownership expenses below:
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While the “Useful Lifespan” of a vehicle will vary greatly from one model to the next, and even one owner to the next, we have determined that twelve years is the most appropriate timeframe which will yield us good, usable data — and that any data beyond that timeframe becomes more dispersed, and ultimately less reliable. Moreover, maintenance costs beyond that timeframe become significantly more varied, as a vehicle owner's care of a particular vehicle will greatly impact its value, and ongoing maintenance costs. We are very much hopeful, however, that your car or truck will last well beyond twelve years, and that it gets you to where you want to go.
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