2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Market Value & Price History
The 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI has a current market value of $25,600 as of Oct 11, 2026, based on 48 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2018 between $18,500 and $32,250. Based on US sales through Sep 1, 2026. 12 have sold in the past 12 months, and 3 are listed for sale from $15,000 to $27,500. The median sale price is up 13.9% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 48 verified auction sales for the 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI, latest sale Sep 1, 2026. Value as of Oct 11, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 7, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Price History
The median 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI sold for $32,250 in 2026, against $18,400 in 2020. Each row is the median of the verified sales recorded in that calendar year, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself.
| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $32,250 | 9 |
| 2025 | $24,875 | 6 |
| 2024 | $24,925 | 12 |
| 2023 | $20,500 | 4 |
| 2022 | $22,250 | 10 |
| 2020 | $18,400 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | $13,750 | 149,100 mi | Manual |
| Aug 29, 2026 | $32,000 | 30,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 28, 2026 | $33,500 | 86,800 mi | Manual |
| Jul 8, 2026 | $67,420 | 7,000 mi | Manual |
| Jun 17, 2026 | $10,800 | 143,000 mi | — |
| Mar 30, 2026 | $32,250 | 52,900 mi | Manual |
| Jan 27, 2026 | $46,000 | 34,000 mi | — |
| Jan 20, 2026 | $39,250 | 24,000 mi | Manual |
| Jan 20, 2026 | $22,500 | 39,900 mi | Manual |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $21,250 | 90,000 mi | Manual |
| Nov 20, 2025 | $27,250 | 79,500 mi | Manual |
| Oct 21, 2025 | $22,500 | 61,700 mi | Manual |
| Oct 9, 2025 | $66,666 | 7,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 14, 2025 | $16,500 | 95,000 mi | Manual |
| Feb 27, 2025 | $54,000 | 16,800 mi | Manual |
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How much is a 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI worth?
A 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI is worth approximately $25,600 as of Oct 11, 2026, based on 48 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 1, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $18,500 and $32,250; the full verified range is $10,500 to $67,420. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI cost new?
The 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI carried an original MSRP of $32,195. Verified examples now trade around $25,600.
How much has the 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI depreciated?
The 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI is worth about 20% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $32,195, and verified examples now trade around $25,600. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI sell per year?
12 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 48 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI sales in total.
Are 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI sale price is up 13.9% over the past 12 months versus the prior year, based on verified auction sales. That figure tracks the median of what actually sold, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
Where can I buy a 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI?
DriveIndex lists 3 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI for sale, priced from $15,000 to $27,500 (last checked Oct 7, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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