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 240 verified sales, the 2011 is the most affordable at $13,622. The 2004 trades most often (64 verified sales). The 2006 has held its value best, worth 113% of its original MSRP. No sale since Apr 2, 2026, so the 2006's value may not reflect today's market.
Data: DriveIndex. 6 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Oct 31, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 6 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 | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Impreza WRX STI | $15,578 | — | 8 · too few to rank | — |
| 2013 Impreza WRX STI | $18,438 | — | 14 | — |
| 2012 Impreza WRX STI | $23,429 | — | 8 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 2011 Impreza WRX STI | $13,622 | 40% | 33 | — |
| 2008 Impreza WRX STI | $29,925No comparable sale since Apr 2022 | — | 2 · too few to rank | — |
| 2007 Impreza WRX STI | $33,800 | 101% | 35 | 1 |
| 2006 Impreza WRX STI | $37,446No sale since Apr 2026 | 113% | 30 | 1 |
| 2005 Impreza WRX STI | $25,600 | 80% | 46 | 6 |
| 2004 Impreza WRX STI | $18,951 | 61% | 64 | 1 |
Value is DriveIndex's market 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?
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 240 verified sales, the 2011 is the most affordable at $13,622. The 2004 trades most often (64 verified sales). The 2006 has held its value best, worth 113% of its original MSRP. No sale since Apr 2, 2026, so the 2006's value may not reflect today's market. The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Subaru Impreza WRX STI year is the cheapest?
The 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $13,622. The most valuable is the 2006, at $37,446. No sale since Apr 2, 2026, so the 2006's value may not reflect today's market.
Which Subaru Impreza WRX STI year holds its value best?
The 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STI is worth 113% of its original MSRP of $32,995, the best of the years with enough verified sales to compare. That compares its DriveIndex value with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation. No sale since Apr 2, 2026, so the 2006's value may not reflect today's market.
How much is a Subaru Impreza WRX STI worth?
Depending on the model year, a Subaru Impreza WRX STI is worth from $13,622 to $37,446 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 and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.