This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $12,594 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$224

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,259 down

Amount financed

$11,335

Total interest

$2,105

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for JF1GV7E69CG031206

Trim

WRX

Engine

2.5L

Drivetrain

AWD/All-Wheel Drive

Body

Sedan/Saloon

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2012

Made by

SUBARU CORPORATION

Full factory specs for this build →

✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$1,550 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 30 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Subaru Impreza likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $7,750

Insurance $4,633

Maintenance & repairs $7,000

Total, 5 years $19,383

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2012 Subaru Impreza has 6 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 30 MPG.

Overall

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Frontal crash

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Side crash

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Rollover

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2012 Subaru Impreza SW AWD

6 recall campaigns on this model year

Check accident & title history →

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and…

NHTSA campaign 19V149000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, all…

NHTSA campaign 16V738000
AIR BAGS

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012 model year Subaru Impreza 4-Door and Station Wagon vehicles (except WRX/STI models) manufactured April 21, 2011, to…

NHTSA campaign 15V419000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2012 Subaru Impreza from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2012 Subaru Impreza over the last 6 months — the market firmed $995 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$7,995
May 2026	$8,245
June 2026	$8,387
July 2026	$8,102
August 2026	$8,520
September 2026	$8,990

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car

Model	Median price	For sale nearby	vs this car
2012 Subaru Impreza WRX (this car)	$12,594	13	—
2013 Chevrolet Malibu	$8,248	6	−$4,346
2012 Chevrolet Impala	$7,722	4	−$4,872
2014 Toyota Corolla	$9,900	4	−$2,694
2014 Honda Accord	$11,000	4	−$1,594
2014 Chrysler 300	$9,995	3	−$2,599

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

Gen 2 · 2010–2016

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year	Units for sale	Median price	vs newest	Avg mileage
2016	348	$10,995	100%	107,736 mi
2015	355	$9,995	91%	109,772 mi
2014	452	$9,995	91%	114,182 mi
2013	490	$8,898	81%	120,118 mi
2012	286	$8,060	73%	125,859 mi
2011	189	$8,995	82%	123,388 mi
2010	109	$7,499	68%	128,399 mi