2021 Subaru WRX STITrue Cost of Ownership in Australia
310 hp turbocharged flat-4. Full cost breakdown including import duty (5%), VAT (10%), insurance, fuel at A$1.3/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$46K
Base: $40K
Annual Total
$33K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$2K
5% of base price
VAT
$4K
10% applied
Annual Insurance
$2K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$209K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2021 Subaru WRX STI — Full Cost Breakdown in Australia
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $40K |
| Import Duty (5%) | $2K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (10%) | $4K |
| Total Purchase Price | $46K |
| Annual Insurance | $2K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $4K |
| Annual Maintenance | $18K |
| Annual Depreciation | $8K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $1K |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $33K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $209K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $2.174 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Subaru WRX STI Fuel Cost Calculator — Australia
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Annual Fuel Cost
$3,510
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$293
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
2,700L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$23.40
18L × A$1.30
Subaru WRX STI Depreciation Curve
The Subaru WRX STI loses approximately $18K (44%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $40K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $32K | 80% |
| Year 2 | $29K | 72% |
| Year 3 | $26K | 65% |
| Year 4 | $24K | 60% |
| Year 5 | $22K | 56% |
Depreciation based on exotic segment averages.
Subaru WRX STI vs. Competitors in Australia
How does the Subaru WRX STI compare to similar cars available in Australia?
Subaru
WRX STI
Base Price
$40K
Annual Cost in Australia
$33K
Porsche
911 Turbo S
Base Price
$210K
Annual Cost in Australia
$35K
McLaren
720S
Base Price
$300K
Annual Cost in Australia
$48K
Aston Martin
DB12
Base Price
$245K
Annual Cost in Australia
$40K
Annual costs estimated for Australia market. Import duty (5%) and VAT (10%) applied to all models.
🇦🇺 Owning a Car in Australia
Long distances increase fuel costs.
Expensive for Australia
Annual car costs = 63% of average Australia income ($52K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$52K
In Australia
Fuel Price
A$1.30/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$2K
Per year
Import Duty
5%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
10%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Left-hand
Oceania
Popular Car Brands in Australia
Subaru WRX STI in Australia — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Subaru WRX STI in Australia.
The 2021 Subaru WRX STI has a base price of $40,000 USD. In Australia, after 5% import duty and 10% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $46,200 USD (A$46,200 AUD).