Real price data
What should you pay for a 2016 Subaru WRX?
Original MSRP
$26,595
When new
Fair market price
$13,403
Mileage-adjusted
Below MSRP
$13,192
A fair used price
Where prices land
25th $12,988 · 75th $16,231 · MSRP $26,595
Spread of current 2016 Subaru WRX listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Negotiating leverage
58
out of 100
strong leverage
~52 days of national supply — strong leverage to negotiate.
Ridekick's negotiating-leverage score blends national Market Day Supply with how far listings sit above the mileage-adjusted fair price. Higher means more room to negotiate.
Market demand & negotiating leverage
52days of supply
Balanced marketSupply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2016 Subaru WRX.
National Market Day Supply — how long it would take to sell the current used 2016 Subaru WRX inventory at the recent sales rate (lower means it sells faster). Source: MarketCheck.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$24,467–$25,531
Estimated dealer invoice — about $26,595 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.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited | $13,196 | $31,595 | $29,067–$30,331 |
| Base | $13,327 | $26,595 | $24,467–$25,531 |
| Premium | $13,629 | $28,895 | $26,583–$27,739 |
- Limited
- $13,196
- Base
- $13,327
- Premium
- $13,629
Fuel economy
18
MPG city
24
MPG highway
21
MPG combined
EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2016 Subaru WRX configuration (Premium).
Safety & recalls
3 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2016 Subaru WRX.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Outback vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Impreza vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to April 14, 2015, XV Crosstrek vehicles manufactured October 16, 2014, to April 15, 2015, and 2016 WRX vehicles manufactured March 23, 2015, and equipped with the Eyesight Driver Assist System. If the switch that activates the brake lights fails, the automatic pre-collision braking component of the driver assist system will not function.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the driver assist system, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQS-54.
Campaign 15V366000 · 12/06/2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 WRX vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 21, 2015, and Forester 2.0XT vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 20, 2015. The turbocharger air intake duct may crack and possibly result in an engine stall.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the turbocharger air intake duct, and replace it as necessary, free of charge, depending on the lot number found on the duct. The recall began April 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTA-62.
Campaign 16V162000 · 21/03/2016
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2021 WRX vehicles. The backup light switch may corrode and become inoperative, which can result in the backup lights not illuminating and the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is in reverse.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the backup light switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-22.
Campaign 22V522000 · 21/07/2022
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for a 2016 Subaru WRX?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $13,403, within a typical market range of $12,988 to $16,231.
Is the 2016 Subaru WRX cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $26,595, so a fair used price is roughly $13,192 below MSRP.
Is now a good time to buy a 2016 Subaru WRX?
There are about 52 days of national market supply for the 2016 Subaru WRX — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2016 Subaru WRX.
How much can you negotiate on a 2016 Subaru WRX?
Negotiating leverage rates 58/100 (strong). ~52 days of national supply — strong leverage to negotiate.
What does the dealer pay for a 2016 Subaru WRX?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $24,467–$25,531 — its $26,595 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 6/23/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.