Subaru WRX control arm price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $133
- High
- $472
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru WRX control arm?
Asking prices from 171 salvage yards in 38 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Subaru WRX control arm
What the control arm does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used control arm price guide →
Also known asLower Control ArmA-ArmWishbone
Price summary
A used Subaru WRX control arm costs $50 to $472, with a median asking price of $130. Based on 938 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2024 (10 model years), updated Oct 29, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$132
Grade B (good)$85
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$472768 listings
Grade BStandard used$65–$207136 listings
Grade XUngraded$65–$20034 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$472 | 768 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $65–$207 | 136 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $65–$200 | 34 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$132
Grade B$85
Ungraded$150
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$472 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Subaru WRX control arm is listed
We found priced Subaru WRX control arm listings at 171 salvage yards across 38 states. Michigan supplies the most, with 327 listings (9% of the total) from 14 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $75, while Michigan yards ask $166, 121% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 327 | 14 | $166+28% |
| Idaho | 242 | 6 | $99-24% |
| Pennsylvania | 234 | 13 | $122-6% |
| California | 204 | 16 | $75-42% |
| Utah | 192 | 5 | $153+18% |
| Connecticut | 183 | 4 | $90-31% |
| Indiana | 167 | 7 | $85-35% |
| Wisconsin | 120 | 6 | $75-42% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $130 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru WRX control arm replacement cost?
- Used part
- $130
- Subaru WRX median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $225–$580
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for control arm replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include a wheel alignment after installation. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full control arm replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Subaru WRX control arm cost by year?
2024100 listingsFits 3 years$150$75 – $4722023100 listingsFits 3 years$150$75 – $4722022100 listingsFits 3 years$150$75 – $4722021100 listingsFits 7 years$117$50 – $2492020100 listingsFits 7 years$117$50 – $2492019100 listingsFits 7 years$117$50 – $2492018100 listingsFits 7 years$117$50 – $2492017100 listingsFits 7 years$117$50 – $2492016100 listingsFits 7 years$117$50 – $2492015100 listingsFits 7 years$117$50 – $249
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru WRX control arm cost?
Asking prices for a used Subaru WRX control arm are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 9 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 55% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $132.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $117, while 2022 tops the table at $150. Parts from 2015–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru WRX sits 33% below the Toyota 4Runner ($193), 28% below the Mercedes S Class ($180), and 30% above the Mercedes E Class ($100) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used control arm: what to check
- Inspect ball joint boot and stud play: Check for torn rubber dust boots, cracked grease seals, or lateral movement in the ball joint stud when flexed with a pry bar.
- Check rubber bushing integrity: Look for dry-rotted, torn, or fluid-leaking hydraulic suspension bushings where the arm mounts to the subframe.
- Verify structural straightness against factory specs: Compare the arm against original dimensions to spot subtle bends caused by curb strikes or suspension impacts.
- Confirm ball joint attachment design: Determine whether the arm uses a bolt-on ball joint or an integrated press-fit socket to anticipate future maintenance needs.
- Torque bushing bolts at ride height only: Tightening subframe pivot bolts while the vehicle is raised on jacks twists rubber bushings and causes premature tearing.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Subaru WRX parts are priced?
01wide ±211%
Transmission Control Module
$136median
$30$605
02wide ±139%
Side Mirror
$170median
$50$522
03wide ±193%
Wheels
$175median
$39$713
04wide ±113%
Steering Column
$204median
$52$511
05wide ±159%
Car Radio
$204median
$60$707
06wide ±162%
Strut
$135median
$35$472
07wide ±105%
Center Console
$173median
$45$410
08wide ±372%
Brake Caliper
$100median
$22$766
09wide ±176%
Air Bag
$221median
$40$819
10wide ±178%
Intake Manifold
$125median
$25$470
11wide ±118%
Headlight Assembly
$611median
$115$1,560
12wide ±142%
Front Seat
$255median
$74$800
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru WRX control arm prices
Control Armcompare
Toyota4RunnervsSubaruWRX
4Runner$193
WRX$130
$63 diff8,484 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesSClassvsSubaruWRX
Class$180
WRX$130
$50 diff7,648 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesEClassvsSubaruWRX
Class$100
WRX$130
$30 diff7,525 listings
Control ArmcompareFordMustangvsSubaruWRX
Mustang$75
WRX$130
$55 diff7,493 listings
Control ArmcompareDodgeChargervsSubaruWRX
Charger$75
WRX$130
$55 diff6,810 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesCClassvsSubaruWRX
Class$120
WRX$130
$10 diff6,727 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±105%
Acura ILX
$75median
$34$191
Acurawide ±151%
Acura Integra
$167median
$65$569
Acurawide ±162%
Acura MDX
$165median
$45$581
Acurawide ±127%
Acura RDX
$128median
$30$355
Acurawide ±232%
Acura TLX
$88median
$35$443
Audiwide ±179%
Audi A4
$85median
$35$339
Audiwide ±167%
Audi A6
$120median
$36$437
Subaruwide ±177%
Subaru Ascent
$103median
$40$405
Subaruwide ±151%
Subaru Crosstrek
$106median
$29$349
Subaruwide ±118%
Subaru Forester
$120median
$34$316
Subaruwide ±160%
Subaru Impreza
$100median
$30$349
Subaruwide ±108%
Subaru Outback
$112median
$25$268
Common questions
Subaru WRX control arm FAQ
How much is a used control arm for a Subaru WRX?
The median asking price is $130 across 938 priced listings from 171 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $132. 2021 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $117.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru WRX control arm?
Using a used part, a Subaru WRX control arm replacement typically runs $225–$580 all-in: the median used control arm for this model lists at $130, and independent-shop labor for control arm replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). The labor figure does not include a wheel alignment after installation. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Subaru WRX model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Subaru WRX control arm years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Subaru WRX control arm fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 10 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.