Subaru WRX strut price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $149
- High
- $472
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru WRX strut?
Asking prices from 353 salvage yards in 45 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 strut
What the strut does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used strut price guide →
Also known asStrut AssemblyMacPherson StrutQuick StrutSuspension StrutComplete Strut Assembly
Price summary
A used Subaru WRX strut costs $35 to $472, with a median asking price of $135. Based on 2,468 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (11 model years), updated Oct 28, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$140
Grade B (good)$125
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$4722,033 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$355252 listings
Grade XUngraded$45–$196183 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$472 | 2,033 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$355 | 252 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $45–$196 | 183 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$140
Grade B$125
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$472 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Subaru WRX strut is listed
We found priced Subaru WRX strut listings at 353 salvage yards across 45 states. Michigan supplies the most, with 535 listings (9% of the total) from 25 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $75, while Florida yards ask $262, 249% 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 | 535 | 25 | $142+5% |
| California | 517 | 26 | $75-44% |
| Pennsylvania | 504 | 16 | $100-26% |
| Florida | 253 | 11 | $262+94% |
| Indiana | 252 | 8 | $75-44% |
| Illinois | 228 | 13 | $137+1% |
| Connecticut | 218 | 10 | $90-33% |
| New York | 208 | 23 | $115-15% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $135 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru WRX strut replacement cost?
- Used part
- $135
- Subaru WRX median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $230–$435
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for strut replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include a wheel alignment after installation; struts are usually replaced in pairs. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full strut replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Subaru WRX strut cost by year?
202548 listings$159$53 – $2842024254 listingsFits 3 years$145$45 – $4722023243 listingsFits 3 years$142$45 – $4722022243 listingsFits 3 years$142$45 – $4722021281 listingsFits 4 years$137$45 – $3702020281 listingsFits 4 years$137$45 – $3702019281 listingsFits 4 years$137$45 – $3702018281 listingsFits 4 years$137$45 – $3702017300 listingsFits 3 years$133$35 – $3372016300 listingsFits 3 years$133$35 – $3372015300 listingsFits 3 years$133$35 – $337
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru WRX strut cost?
Asking prices for a used Subaru WRX strut are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten 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 12% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $140.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $133, while 2025 tops the table at $159. Parts from 2015–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru WRX sits 61% below the Mercedes S Class ($350), 42% above the Jeep Compass ($95), and 13% above the Ford Explorer ($120) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used strut: what to check
- Buy struts in pairs. Mixing wear levels ruins handling and tire wear.
- Check for oil streaks on the strut body, the sign of a blown seal.
- Confirm sport vs base suspension. Spring rates and heights differ.
- Factor in new mounts and bearings; reusing old ones wastes the labor.
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 ±159%
Car Radio
$204median
$60$707
04wide ±180%
Wheels
$175median
$46$675
05wide ±107%
Steering Column
$209median
$65$511
06wide ±180%
Air Bag
$216median
$40$819
07wide ±178%
Intake Manifold
$125median
$25$470
08wide ±105%
Center Console
$174median
$45$410
09wide ±118%
Headlight Assembly
$611median
$115$1,560
10wide ±142%
Front Seat
$255median
$74$800
11wide ±129%
Steering Rack
$385median
$70$1,062
12wide ±394%
Brake Caliper
$105median
$25$852
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru WRX strut prices
Strutcompare
MercedesSClassvsSubaruWRX
Class$350
WRX$135
$215 diff12,161 listings
StrutcompareJeepCompassvsSubaruWRX
Compass$95
WRX$135
$40 diff7,764 listings
StrutcompareFordExplorervsSubaruWRX
Explorer$120
WRX$135
$15 diff7,557 listings
StrutcompareToyota4RunnervsSubaruWRX
4Runner$135
WRX$135
$0 diff7,246 listings
StrutcompareDodgeChargervsSubaruWRX
Charger$100
WRX$135
$35 diff7,157 listings
StrutcompareDodgeChallengervsSubaruWRX
Challenger$165
WRX$135
$30 diff7,106 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±164%
BMW X3
$208median
$44$725
BMWwide ±242%
BMW X5
$330median
$55$1,650
Chevywide ±191%
Chevy Equinox
$76median
$30$320
Chevywide ±181%
Chevy Malibu
$75median
$30$302
Chevywide ±144%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$159median
$42$500
Chevywide ±128%
Chevy Tahoe
$239median
$40$654
Chevywide ±147%
Chevy Traverse
$100median
$30$324
Dodgewide ±200%
Dodge Challenger
$165median
$30$690
Subaruwide ±134%
Subaru Crosstrek
$106median
$36$320
Subaruwide ±149%
Subaru Forester
$115median
$30$372
Subaruwide ±143%
Subaru Impreza
$100median
$35$321
Subaruwide ±105%
Subaru Outback
$100median
$30$240
Common questions
Subaru WRX strut FAQ
How much is a used strut for a Subaru WRX?
The median asking price is $135 across 2,468 priced listings from 353 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $140. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $133.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru WRX strut?
Using a used part, a Subaru WRX strut replacement typically runs $230–$435 all-in: the median used strut for this model lists at $135, and independent-shop labor for strut replacement typically takes 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$300). The labor figure does not include a wheel alignment after installation; struts are usually replaced in pairs. 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 2025, 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 strut years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Subaru WRX strut fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 11 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.