✦ Shifty Estimate
$36,100
▲ 19.4% · 12 mo- 12 months median
- $22K
- Sales, 12 months
- 43
- Original MSRP
- $35,000 · ▲ 3% since
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2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C
2004 to 2005 · Sedan
Price history
Recent sales
43 sales on file
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Specifications
- Engine
- Turbo Flat-4, 2.0L
- Power
- 320 hp
- Torque
- 311 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 4.5s
- Top speed
- 157 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Curb weight
- 3,075 lb
- Original MSRP
- $35,000
Common questions
How much does a Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C cost?
A 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C cost $35,000 new. Over the past 12 months, 43 have sold publicly at a median of $21,850. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $36,100. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $15,600 to $44,425, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $36,100, up 19.4% over the past 12 months. That sits above the $21,850 median of actual sales because the median counts every car that sold, including high-mileage examples, while the estimate describes a clean, low-mileage one bought today. Confidence is high: 43 public sales in a year gives a firm read.
Is a Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C a good investment?
It has appreciated 3% against its $35,000 list price. Values are up 19.4% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $21,250 to $107,000, and mileage explains most of that.
What has a Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $23,900Apr 3, 2026World Rally Blue Pearl · 84,000 mi
- $32,250Mar 30, 2026Crystal Gray Metallic · 52,900 mi
- $37,000Mar 23, 2026Java Black Pearl · 13,600 mi
The Spec C represented Subaru's most hardcore STI variant during the GD generation, stripping weight and adding track-focused components for ultimate performance. The 2.0-liter EJ20 turbo produced 320 horsepower, paired with a close-ratio six-speed transmission and aggressive suspension tuning. Weight reduction measures included thinner glass, deleted sound deadening, and lightweight seats, creating a more focused driving experience than standard STIs. The Spec C's reputation was built on track dominance and razor-sharp handling that prioritized performance over comfort. Limited production and JDM exclusivity have made clean examples increasingly valuable, especially as enthusiasts recognize the Spec C as potentially the purest expression of Subaru's rally-bred philosophy. Values continue climbing as collectors seek the most authentic high-performance Japanese sedans from the golden era of turbocharged all-wheel-drive dominance.