What is a 2023 Subaru WRX worth?
Our estimate for a 3-year-old Subaru WRX in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.
The 2023 WRX on its value curve
The marker shows where a 2023 model sits today: 3 years in, 37% 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 478 967 |
| Worth in 1 year | R 419 221 |
| Worth in 3 years | R 321 157 |
| 3-year cost of ownership (depreciation) | R 157 810 |
| ±Monthly financed | R 8 372/m |
Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.
Is one year newer worth it?
| Model year | Est. retail | Step up costs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R 569 941 | — | See value → |
| 2023 (this page) | R 478 967 | +R 90 974 to newest | |
| 2022 | R 397 365 | +R 172 576 to newest | See value → |
2023 Subaru WRX: common questions
What is a 2023 Subaru WRX worth in South Africa?
Around R 478 967 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 522 074 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 435 860. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 421 491.
Is a 2023 Subaru WRX a good buy now?
It has already absorbed 37% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 478 967 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 157 810 more. As a mainstream model, it holds value well for its age, so you are paying for retention you will largely get back.
What did a 2023 Subaru WRX cost new?
About R 765 601 at launch pricing in 2023 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 63% of that.
What would financing a 2023 Subaru WRX cost monthly?
At R 478 967 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 8 372 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.