What is a 2016 Subaru WRX worth?
Our estimate for a 10-year-old Subaru WRX in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.
The 2016 WRX on its value curve
The marker shows where a 2016 model sits today: 10 years in, 77% of the new price already gone. The steep part of the curve is behind it; from here it sheds value at roughly 14% a year.
If you buy it now
| Fair buy price (retail) | R 122 983 |
| Worth in 1 year | R 106 247 |
| Worth in 3 years | R 79 299 |
| 3-year cost of ownership (depreciation) | R 43 684 |
| ±Monthly financed | R 2 150/m |
Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.
Is one year newer worth it?
| Model year | Est. retail | Step up costs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | R 150 184 | — | See value → |
| 2016 (this page) | R 122 983 | +R 27 201 to newest | |
| 2015 | R 100 708 | +R 49 476 to newest | See value → |
2016 Subaru WRX: common questions
What is a 2016 Subaru WRX worth in South Africa?
Around R 122 983 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 134 051 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 111 915. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 108 225.
Is a 2016 Subaru WRX a good buy now?
It has already absorbed 77% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 122 983 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 43 684 more. As a mainstream model, its steepest losses are behind it, which is exactly when this kind of car makes the most financial sense used.
What did a 2016 Subaru WRX cost new?
About R 526 302 at launch pricing in 2016 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 23% of that.
What would financing a 2016 Subaru WRX cost monthly?
At R 122 983 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 2 150 per month before fees and insurance. Shorter terms suit used cars better; run your own numbers in the value calculator.
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Estimates modelled from list pricing and our SA depreciation tiers; condition, mileage, spec and region move real prices. Not a valuation or an offer.