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2018 Subaru WRX Price: Typical Asking Price & MSRP

A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.

Typical asking price

$16,810

Inside the middle half of current listings.

Price intelligence

A map of today's market

Typical asking price is in the typical market range

$9,995$25,995
Typical market range
$16,010–$19,995

Middle 50% of active listings

Typical asking price
$16,810

At typical mileage

Original MSRP range
$26,995–$31,595

3 sourced trims when new

Buyer context

Market pulse

What this means for you. It's market data, not a price for a specific car.

Where there's room on price

59

/ 100 (strong)

Approx. 53 days of national supply and the median listing asks approx. 7% above the typical asking price at typical mileage — strong leverage to negotiate.

National supply

53

days of supply

Balanced market

Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2018 Subaru WRX.

Estimated dealer cost (invoice)

$24,835–$25,915

Estimated dealer invoice — about $26,995 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.

Typical asking price by trim

TrimTypical asking (at typical mileage)MSRPEst. dealer cost
Base$16,075$26,995$24,835–$25,915
Premium$16,565$29,295$26,951–$28,123
Limited$18,251$31,595$29,067–$30,331

Trim comparison

How each trim is priced

Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Typical asking price
Trim
$14,833$23,835$32,837
Typical asking

Base

$16,075

Base: typical asking price $16,075, original MSRP $26,995, estimated dealer cost $24,835 to $25,915.

Premium

$16,565

Premium: typical asking price $16,565, original MSRP $29,295, estimated dealer cost $26,951 to $28,123.

Limited

$18,251

Limited: typical asking price $18,251, original MSRP $31,595, estimated dealer cost $29,067 to $30,331.

All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and typical asking price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.

Out-the-door price by state

Out-the-door for a 2018 Subaru WRX runs about $17,121 in MT to $18,951 in NJ — the typical asking price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.

StateSales/use taxDoc + title + regOut-the-door
CA$1,219$110+$18,139
TX$1,051$332$18,193
FL$1,009$1,074+$18,893
NY$672$371$17,853
PA$1,009$587$18,406
IL$1,051$683$18,544
OH$967$444$18,221
GA$1,177$637$18,624
NC$504$793$18,107
WA$1,093$215+$18,118
OR$0$525$17,335

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

Fuel economy

18

MPG city

24

MPG highway

21

MPG combined

EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2018 Subaru WRX configuration (Premium).

Safety & recalls

2 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2018 Subaru WRX.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.

Campaign 21V587000 · 29/07/2021

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.

Questions buyers ask

What is the typical asking price for a 2018 Subaru WRX?

Used 2018 Subaru WRX listings ask about $16,810 at typical mileage, with most listings between $16,010 and $19,995. That is what sellers are asking, not what buyers pay.

Is the 2018 Subaru WRX cheaper than MSRP?

Yes — its original MSRP was about $26,995, so the typical asking price for a used one is roughly $10,185 below MSRP.

What is the out-the-door price of a 2018 Subaru WRX?

Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $17,121 in MT to $18,951 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.

Is now a good time to buy a 2018 Subaru WRX?

There are about 53 days of national market supply for the 2018 Subaru WRX — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2018 Subaru WRX.

Is the listed price on a 2018 Subaru WRX fair?

Not always. 2018 Subaru WRX listings typically ask about $17,995, roughly 7% above the typical asking price at typical mileage, $16,810. Compare any listing against that figure, and get the dealer's out-the-door price in writing, because tax and fees are added on top of the listed price.

What does the dealer pay for a 2018 Subaru WRX?

The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $24,835–$25,915 — its $26,995 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 10/30/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.