2026 Subaru WRX STI
2026 Subaru WRX STI — The Subaru WRX is an all-wheel drive sport compact car manufactured by the Japanese automaker Subaru, originally based on the Impreza created for the World Rally Championship in 1992.
Trim: WRX
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2026 Subaru WRX STI snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2026 Subaru WRX STI typically asks about $41,300 versus a $43,900 starting MSRP when new — roughly 94% retained. Our last NHTSA refresh shows no open recalls and no owner-complaint filings for the 2026 Subaru WRX STI. Versus 2025, our catalog shows no material spec or trim changes — the older WRX STI is often the better used buy unless you need a 2026-only fix.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$41,300
94% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$43,900
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
0
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
0
NHTSA filings
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2026 WRX STI?
Our last NHTSA refresh shows a clean sheet for the 2026 Subaru WRX STI — still verify the VIN before you buy.
Recalls
No NHTSA recalls listed for this model year in our last refresh.
Owner complaints
No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year in our last refresh.
Video
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Is 2026 worth more than 2025?
Usually no — our catalog shows no material spec or trim lineup changes vs the 2025 WRX STI. For used shopping, the older year is often the better value unless you need a specific fix or feature from 2026.
How much does a used 2026 WRX STI cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $41,300 in typical used asking against a $43,900 starting MSRP — roughly 94% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $43,900
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $41,300
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 94% of MSRP
~$2,600 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2026 WRX STI?
The 2026 Subaru WRX STI is the newest year in our catalog — start here for current specs, then check older years if you want to save money. The 2026 Subaru WRX STI continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Subaru WRX is an all-wheel drive sport compact car manufactured by the Japanese automaker Subaru, originally based on the Impreza created for the World Rally Championship in 1992. Subaru claimed the name WRX stands for "World Rally eXperimental". Starting with the 2015 models, the WRX lineup has been split from the Impreza, with a different body style that is not offered as an optional hatchback/wagon, being introduced as the separate Levorg model.. The car is known for its striking blue shade, with gold alloy wheels, because of a sponsorship with a Singaporean cigarette manufacturer. This model appears in NHTSA vPIC for 2026, though detailed crash ratings may not be published yet.
- EPA combined 21 mpg
- About 183.9 × 72.0 in (L×W)
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2026 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 271 hp, 258 lb-ft, 0–60 in 5.5 s. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
271 hp
Torque
258 lb-ft
0–60
5.5 s
Combined MPG
22 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2026 selected trim (22 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,909
5-year energy
$9,545
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 22 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 2.4L Turbo Flat-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 183.9 in
- Width
- 72.0 in
- Height
- 57.9 in
- Wheelbase
- 105.5 in
- Curb weight
- 3340.0 lb
- Seating
- 5
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 18
- Highway MPG
- 25
- Combined MPG
- 22
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | WRX | WRX TR |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 271 hp | 271 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | — |
| 0–60 | 5.5 s | — |
| Combined MPG | 22 | — |
| Engine | 2.4L Turbo Flat-4 | 2.4L Turbo Flat-4 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 271 | 258 | 5.5s | 22 | AWD | |
| 271 | — | — | — | AWD |