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2021 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

$22,509

Inside the middle half of current listings.

Price intelligence

A map of today's market

Typical asking price is in the typical market range

$15,495$30,995
Typical market range
$20,995–$25,023

Middle 50% of active listings

Typical asking price
$22,509

At typical mileage

Original MSRP range
$27,495–$32,095

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

47

/ 100 (moderate)

Approx. 59 days of national supply and the median listing asks approx. 2% above the typical asking price at typical mileage — moderate negotiating leverage.

National supply

59

days of supply

Balanced market

Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Subaru WRX.

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.

Typical asking price by trim

TrimTypical asking (at typical mileage)MSRPEst. dealer cost
Base$21,325$27,495$25,295–$26,395
Premium$22,574$30,045$27,641–$28,843
Limited$24,149$32,095$29,527–$30,811

Trim comparison

How each trim is priced

Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Typical asking price
Trim
$20,463$26,710$32,957
Typical asking

Base

$21,325

Base: typical asking price $21,325, original MSRP $27,495, estimated dealer cost $25,295 to $26,395.

Premium

$22,574

Premium: typical asking price $22,574, original MSRP $30,045, estimated dealer cost $27,641 to $28,843.

Limited

$24,149

Limited: typical asking price $24,149, original MSRP $32,095, estimated dealer cost $29,527 to $30,811.

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 2021 Subaru WRX runs about $22,820 in MT to $25,027 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$1,632$110+$24,251
TX$1,407$332$24,248
FL$1,351$1,074+$24,934
NY$900$371$23,780
PA$1,351$587$24,447
IL$1,407$683$24,599
OH$1,294$444$24,247
GA$1,576$637$24,722
NC$675$793$23,977
WA$1,463$215+$24,187
OR$0$525$23,034

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 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.

Questions buyers ask

What is the typical asking price for a 2021 Subaru WRX?

Used 2021 Subaru WRX listings ask about $22,509 at typical mileage, with most listings between $20,995 and $25,023. That is what sellers are asking, not what buyers pay.

Is the 2021 Subaru WRX cheaper than MSRP?

Yes — its original MSRP was about $27,495, so the typical asking price for a used one is roughly $4,986 below MSRP.

What is the out-the-door price of a 2021 Subaru WRX?

Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $22,820 in MT to $25,027 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.

Is now a good time to buy a 2021 Subaru WRX?

There are about 59 days of national market supply for the 2021 Subaru WRX — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Subaru WRX.

Is the listed price on a 2021 Subaru WRX fair?

Not always. 2021 Subaru WRX listings typically ask about $22,997, roughly 2% above the typical asking price at typical mileage, $22,509. 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 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 10/30/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.