Real price data
What should you pay for a 2021 Subaru WRX?
Original MSRP
$27,495
When new
Fair market price
$23,120
Mileage-adjusted
Below MSRP
$4,375
A fair used price
Where prices land
25th $20,990 · 75th $25,700 · MSRP $27,495
Spread of current 2021 Subaru WRX listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Negotiating leverage
62
out of 100
strong leverage
~56 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
56days of supply
Balanced marketSupply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Subaru WRX.
National Market Day Supply — how long it would take to sell the current used 2021 Subaru WRX inventory at the recent sales rate (lower means it sells faster). Source: MarketCheck.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$25,295–$26,395
Estimated dealer invoice — about $27,495 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | $21,861 | $27,495 | $25,295–$26,395 |
| Premium | $23,022 | $31,945 | $29,389–$30,667 |
| Limited | $25,399 | $32,095 | $29,527–$30,811 |
- Base
- $21,861
- Premium
- $23,022
- Limited
- $25,399
Fuel economy
18
MPG city
24
MPG highway
21
MPG combined
EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2021 Subaru WRX configuration (Premium).
Safety & recalls
1 open NHTSA recall on record for the 2021 Subaru WRX.
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 2021 Subaru WRX?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $23,120, within a typical market range of $20,990 to $25,700.
Is the 2021 Subaru WRX cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $27,495, so a fair used price is roughly $4,375 below MSRP.
Is now a good time to buy a 2021 Subaru WRX?
There are about 56 days of national market supply for the 2021 Subaru WRX — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Subaru WRX.
How much can you negotiate on a 2021 Subaru WRX?
Negotiating leverage rates 62/100 (strong). ~56 days of national supply — strong leverage to negotiate.
What does the dealer pay for a 2021 Subaru WRX?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $25,295–$26,395 — its $27,495 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 6/24/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.