2026 Subaru WRX: 5-Year Cost of Ownership
An estimate of what a 2026 Subaru WRX typically costs to own over 5 years, based on a real $37,992 market price and 22 MPG combined.
Pricing data refreshed monthly · last updated September 2026
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How it compares
The 2026 Subaru WRX ranks #16 of 22 sedans in our database for lowest 5-year cost — $2,894 more than the average sedan in our database ($34,243). Here’s how it stacks up against similarly priced rivals:
2026 Toyota Prius
$31,1425-year total · $519/mo · $36,631 market priceFull breakdown →2026 Toyota Camry
$31,1595-year total · $519/mo · $35,959 market priceFull breakdown →2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata
$31,2845-year total · $521/mo · $37,765 market priceFull breakdown →2026 Acura Integra
$34,6975-year total · $578/mo · $41,090 market priceFull breakdown →Where it costs the least to own
Gas prices, insurance rates, sales tax and registration fees change the 5-year cost of a 2026 Subaru WRX by about $8,030 depending on where you live.
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Quick answers
How much does a 2026 Subaru WRX cost per month to own?
About $619 a month averaged over 5 years, or $37,137 in total. That covers depreciation, fuel, insurance, maintenance, and sales tax and fees, but not loan interest.
How much value does a 2026 Subaru WRX lose in 5 years?
About $14,462, or 38% of its $37,992 market price. That’s based on what real 5-year-old examples sell for today.
How much does a 2026 Subaru WRX cost to fuel?
At 22 MPG combined, 12,000 miles a year and $3.50/gallon, fuel costs about $1,909 a year ($159/month).
Is a 2026 Subaru WRX cheap to own compared with other sedans?
It ranks #16 of 22 for lowest 5-year cost among the sedans we track, costing $2,894 more than the average sedan in our database ($34,243). It works out to about $0.62 per mile driven.
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