Negotiating leverage
62
strong leverage / 100
~64 days of national supply and listings typically ~6% above fair price — strong leverage to negotiate.
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A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Fair market price
$17,806
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
Fair price is in the typical market range
Middle 50% of active listings
Mileage-adjusted estimate
4 sourced trims when new
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Negotiating leverage
62
strong leverage / 100
~64 days of national supply and listings typically ~6% above fair price — strong leverage to negotiate.
National supply
64
days of supply
Buyer's market
Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2021 Subaru Impreza.
$18,487–$19,291
Estimated dealer invoice — about $20,095 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | $16,828 | $20,095 | $18,487–$19,291 |
| Premium | $17,475 | $22,695 | $20,879–$21,787 |
| Sport | $19,313 | $23,595 | $21,707–$22,651 |
| Limited | $21,141 | $26,395 | $24,283–$25,339 |
Trim comparison
Base
$16,828
Base: fair price $16,828, original MSRP $20,095, estimated dealer cost $18,487 to $19,291.
Premium
$17,475
Premium: fair price $17,475, original MSRP $22,695, estimated dealer cost $20,879 to $21,787.
Sport
$19,313
Sport: fair price $19,313, original MSRP $23,595, estimated dealer cost $21,707 to $22,651.
Limited
$21,141
Limited: fair price $21,141, original MSRP $26,395, estimated dealer cost $24,283 to $25,339.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and fair price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.
Out-the-door for a 2021 Subaru Impreza runs about $17,808 in MT to $19,683 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $1,269 | $110+ | $18,876 |
| TX | $1,094 | $332 | $18,923 |
| FL | $1,050 | $1,074+ | $19,621 |
| NY | $700 | $371 | $18,568 |
| PA | $1,050 | $587 | $19,134 |
| IL | $1,094 | $683 | $19,274 |
| OH | $1,006 | $444 | $18,947 |
| GA | $1,225 | $637 | $19,359 |
| NC | $525 | $793 | $18,815 |
| WA | $1,137 | $215+ | $18,849 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $18,022 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
2 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2021 Subaru Impreza.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2021 Impreza vehicles. The left-front lower control arm weld may fail, allowing the control arm to separate from the crossmember.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the control arm as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRI-21.
Campaign 21V675000 · 30/08/2021
POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2021 Outback and Impreza vehicles. The continuously variable transmission (CVT) select lever cable nut may not have been tightened properly, allowing the nut to loosen.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and, if necessary, tighten the nut, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-21.
Campaign 21V024000 · 26/01/2021
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $17,806, within a typical market range of $15,798 to $20,414.
Yes — its original MSRP was about $20,095, so a fair used price is roughly $2,289 below MSRP.
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $17,808 in MT to $19,683 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
There are about 64 days of national market supply for the 2021 Subaru Impreza — Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2021 Subaru Impreza.
Negotiating leverage rates 62/100 (strong). ~64 days of national supply and listings typically ~6% above fair price — strong leverage to negotiate.
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $18,487–$19,291 — its $20,095 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 8/5/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.