What is a 2021 Subaru WRX worth?
Our estimate for a 5-year-old Subaru WRX in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.
The 2021 WRX on its value curve
The marker shows where a 2021 model sits today: 5 years in, 52% of the new price already gone. The steep part of the curve is behind it; from here it sheds value at roughly 12% a year.
If you buy it now
| Fair buy price (retail) | R 329 666 |
| Worth in 1 year | R 288 543 |
| Worth in 3 years | R 215 357 |
| 3-year cost of ownership (depreciation) | R 114 309 |
| ±Monthly financed | R 5 762/m |
Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.
Is one year newer worth it?
| Model year | Est. retail | Step up costs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | R 397 365 | — | See value → |
| 2021 (this page) | R 329 666 | +R 67 699 to newest | |
| 2020 | R 273 501 | +R 123 864 to newest | See value → |
2021 Subaru WRX: common questions
What is a 2021 Subaru WRX worth in South Africa?
Around R 329 666 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 359 336 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 299 996. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 290 106.
Is a 2021 Subaru WRX a good buy now?
It has already absorbed 52% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 329 666 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 114 309 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 2021 Subaru WRX cost new?
About R 687 856 at launch pricing in 2021 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 48% of that.
What would financing a 2021 Subaru WRX cost monthly?
At R 329 666 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 5 762 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.