✦ Shifty Estimate
$20,500
▲ 44.3% · 12 mo- 12 months median
- $18K
- Sales, 12 months
- 23
- Original MSRP
- $34,000 · ▼ 40% since
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2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Hatchback
2008 to 2014 · Hatchback
Price history
Recent sales
23 sales on file
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Specifications
- Engine
- Turbo Flat-4, 2.5L
- Power
- 305 hp
- Torque
- 290 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 4.4s
- Top speed
- 158 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Curb weight
- 3,373 lb
- Original MSRP
- $34,000
Common questions
How much does a Subaru Impreza WRX STI Hatchback cost?
A 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Hatchback cost $34,000 new. Over the past 12 months, 23 have sold publicly at a median of $18,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $20,500. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $9,810 to $25,350, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Hatchback worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $20,500, up 44.3% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 23 public sales in a year gives a firm read.
Is a Subaru Impreza WRX STI Hatchback a good investment?
It has depreciated 40% against its $34,000 list price. Values are up 44.3% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $7,400 to $27,000, and mileage explains most of that.
What has a Subaru Impreza WRX STI Hatchback sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $15,100Jul 30, 2026Ice Silver Metallic · 98,000 mi
- $7,400Jul 24, 2026Silver · 141,300 mi
- $18,500Jul 22, 2026Crystal Black Silica · 114,800 mi
The GR-generation STI hatchback marked Subaru's bold departure from traditional sedan proportions, creating one of the most distinctive performance cars of the late 2000s. The aggressive styling, featuring massive fender flares and a prominent rear wing, polarized opinions but created an instantly recognizable silhouette. The 2.5-liter EJ25 turbo produced 305 horsepower, paired with Subaru's renowned symmetrical all-wheel-drive system and a six-speed manual transmission. This generation introduced more sophisticated electronics while maintaining the raw, mechanical character that defined STI heritage. The hatchback's practicality combined with serious performance capabilities attracted a new generation of enthusiasts. As the last STI available in hatchback form, these models are gaining collector interest, particularly among younger enthusiasts who appreciate the unique styling and everyday usability that modern performance cars often lack.