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This week Subaru official prices for 2025 have been announced WRXand the price of entering this car has increased by a non-trivial amount. While the base 2024 Subaru WRX (manual only) starts at $32,735 ($33,855 with destination), the least expensive 2025 model is a premium at $35,750 with the manual transmission — $36,920 with destination . By the time you pay sales tax where I am in New York, that’s $40,000.
The Premium itself was about $1,000 over its price tag. If you’re thinking about grabbing a current-gen WRX, it might be a good idea to see if you can still grab a ’24. But of course the MSRP is just a suggestion. Some dealers could get you for the same money on the 25th vs the 24th as they don’t seem to have changed overall. But the base model is now off the menu, a sport trim WRX TR also leaves the warehouse.
However, there is one cool fresh option that can only be had with a new car: Galaxy Purple Pearl Premium paint. I’m excited to take a look at it in person, and since it’s only a $395 option, I hope some people go for it. I’ve heard rumors that the sun orange color is going away, but that’s unsubstantiated so far – we’ll find out when Subaru’s press people get back from vacation, or when WRX build and price widget rolls over to 2025.
Another more expensive option for the 2025 WRX is the Harmon Kardon stereo system and sunroof, which costs $1,865.
Full time 2025 Subaru WRX Price Breakdownhere’s a handy table:
| Model/Finish | Transmission | MSRP + destination/shipping |
|---|---|---|
| WRX Premium | 6 MT | $36,920 |
| WRX Premium | CAR | $38,270 |
| WRX Company Limited | 6 MT | $41,300 |
| WRX Company Limited | CAR | $42,850 |
| WRX tS | 6 MT | $46,875 |
| WRX GT | CAR | $46,875 |
All WRX trims share the same engine, chassis and suspension geometry — the essence of the car is the same across the line. The most noticeable difference between the old Base car and the Premium is that the Base had 17-inch wheels instead of 18s, no fog lights, and essentially no options. This is going to sound like the most horrible comment about a car, but for me the biggest gripe with the departure from the Base is that this car still came with a physical key. I know it’s a thing of the past, but I still appreciate a good old key to start the engine.
As for other trim options, the WRX Limited upgrades the stereo system and gives you Ultrasuede leather upholstery. Currently, the WRX tS is a performance-tuned model with a six-speed manual transmission, custom damper tuning, Recaro front seats, Brembo brakes (six- and four-piston front and rear respectively) and 19-inch wheels. The WRX GT got nice seats, custom suspension tuning, and an automatic transmission.
But still not station wagon or the hardcore STI variant, so if you want a really aggressive 2025 WRX, you’ll have to build it from aftermarket parts. However, this is not the worst news – there were people making great strength with these machines already.
Do you own a current generation WRX? We’d love to hear what you think about it. Contact the author at andrew.collins@thedrive.com
