Import a Subaru WRX S4 / WRX STI from Japan

A used Subaru WRX S4 / WRX STI (2015–2022) sources from Japan's auctions for roughly $20,000–$35,000 FOB (estimate, as of 2026-07-01). AskJapanCars — a licensed, Japan-registered exporter — explains the auction sheet, scores the risk, and estimates the landed cost to your country.

Price & value

$20,000–$35,000 FOB Japan

Estimate · as of 2026-07-01

The Subaru WRX S4 / WRX STI is a sports sedan suited to performance sedan buyers. Across the 2015–2022 examples we track it sources from Japan's licensed auctions for roughly $20,000–$35,000 FOB, depending on generation, grade and mileage (estimate, as of 2026-07-01). The table below breaks that range down by generation and condition.

Prices are estimates based on recent auction data. Your licensed dealer confirms exact figures before any bid is placed.

Price by generation and condition

The WRX S4 / WRX STI price range above, broken down by version and condition. FOB Japan, estimates as of 2026-07-01.

Version	Years	FOB price (USD)	Typical mileage	Note
WRX S4	2018–2022	$20,000–$25,000	40k–100k km	Practical performance niche.
WRX STI VAB older	2015–2018	$25,000–$30,000	50k–110k km	Enthusiast demand.
WRX STI VAB late	2018–2020	$30,000–$35,000	30k–80k km	Late STI demand.

What to check on the auction sheet

CVT/turbo inspection. Mods and engine health. Engine/mod risk. Always confirm the auction-sheet grade, the inspector’s interior/exterior map, and the service history before any bid is placed. On a 4WD, verify the transfer case, drivetrain and underbody for off-road wear.

Specifications

Years: 2015–2022
Segment: Sports sedan
Body type: sedan
Drive / steering: Right-hand drive (Japan-spec) · AWD / 4WD
Fuel: Petrol
Transmission: Manual or automatic (varies by grade)
Typical condition: Auction grades are typically 3.5–4.5 for clean export examples; mileage commonly runs 30k–110k km across the 2015–2022 range.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a used Subaru WRX S4 / WRX STI cost in Japan?

Roughly $20,000–$35,000 FOB at Japanese auction for 2015–2022 examples (estimate, as of 2026-07-01). Generation, auction grade and mileage decide where a car falls in that range. Shipping, insurance, duty and local taxes are added on top.

Does the WRX S4 / WRX STI come right-hand drive from Japan?

Japan drives on the left, so Japanese-market examples of the Subaru WRX S4 / WRX STI are right-hand drive. Check that your country accepts right-hand-drive imports before you buy. We do not convert steering.

Is the WRX S4 / WRX STI available from Japan's auctions?

Usually, yes. Japan's auction houses, of which USS is the largest network, sell tens of thousands of used cars every week, and a licensed member can read each car's auction sheet before bidding. The number of WRX S4 / WRX STI cars listed varies from week to week.

Sources

Goo-net Exchange general listings