Best Subaru Impreza WRX STI Year to Buy
There is no single best Subaru Impreza WRX STI year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 37 verified sales, the 2005 is the most affordable at $25,600 and trades most often (11 verified sales). The 2007 has held its value best, now worth 101% of its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 3 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 20, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 3 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Subaru Impreza WRX STI Value by Model Year
| Year | Value today | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Impreza WRX STI | $16,045 | 47% | 5 · too few to rank | 9 |
| 2007 Impreza WRX STI | $33,800 | 101% | 10 | 6 |
| 2006 Impreza WRX STI | $22,500 | 68% | 1 · too few to rank | 14 |
| 2005 Impreza WRX STI | $25,600 | 80% | 11 | 2 |
| 2004 Impreza WRX STI | $29,228 | 94% | 10 | 7 |
Value today is DriveIndex's current value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
Which Impreza WRX STI year is appreciating right now?
The table shows what each year is worth. Pro adds the direction: the live Value Signal for every year, how confident it is, a 1–5 year projection, and every sold price behind it. Collector adds the best months to buy and an estimated market-bottom date.
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Best Subaru Impreza WRX STI Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Subaru Impreza WRX STI year to buy?
There is no single best Subaru Impreza WRX STI year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 37 verified sales, the 2005 is the most affordable at $25,600 and trades most often (11 verified sales). The 2007 has held its value best, now worth 101% of its original MSRP. The table on this page lists every model year with its value today, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Subaru Impreza WRX STI year is the cheapest?
The 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $25,600. The most valuable is the 2007, at $33,800.
Which Subaru Impreza WRX STI year holds its value best?
The 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STI is now worth 101% of its original MSRP of $33,495, the best of the years with enough verified sales to compare. That compares today's value with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation.
How much is a Subaru Impreza WRX STI worth?
Depending on the model year, a Subaru Impreza WRX STI is worth from $25,600 to $33,800 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Subaru Impreza WRX STI year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth today and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating right now is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.