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Average Subaru WRX insurance rates

The average comprehensive insurance policy for a Subaru WRX is $139 a month, or $1,478 a year. Your actual cost could be higher or lower depending on your driving record, the number of kilometres you drive in a year and other factors. To determine our estimated cost, we aggregated quotes from 5 insurance companies using this profile:

  • 2017 Subaru WRX
  • More than 30,000 kilometres driven yearly
  • No accidents in the past five years
  • Driver located in Sydney
  • Car parked in garage at night
  • Black vehicle

Other factors that can affect your auto insurance rate

  • The Subaru WRX’s model year
  • The colour of the vehicle
  • The amount of coverage you need
  • The estimated kilometres you drive in a year
  • The vehicle’s safety and anti-theft features
  • The driver’s location
  • The driver’s age
  • The driver’s driving history in the past five years
  • The driver’s marital status
  • The driver’s gender

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About the Subaru WRX

Subaru WRX Insurance FinderThe Subaru WRX has been around since 1992 and it is currently in its fifth generation. The compact car is known for its strong engines and sharp handling. The Subaru WRX is a high-performance variant of the company's Impreza model.

Insurance companies determine the insurance cost for a Subaru WRX based on safety ratings, theft rates, replacement costs and overall damage susceptibility. Insurance rates can change based on your driving history and location. If you're considering a Subaru WRX, grab quotes from several insurance companies to find the lowest premium possible before you commit. Do your research to see if you qualify for insurance discounts.

Compare insurance providers that cover the Subaru WRX

Name Product Roadside Assistance Accidental Damage Storm Choice of Repairer Agreed or Market Value
Budget Direct Comprehensive
Budget Direct Comprehensive
Optional
Optional
Agreed or Market
Finder's summary: Awarded the 2019 Finder Award for the Best Value Car Insurance, this policy offers solid coverage at a low cost. Budget Direct’s claims service has received a 4.2/5 based on nearly 5,000 customer reviews.

Who it might be good for: People who want a comprehensive policy without breaking the bank.
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Bingle Comprehensive
Bingle Comprehensive
Market
Finder's summary:Bingle consistently comes up as one of the cheaper insurers out there. It only covers the basics, so you don't get to choose your own repairer, you're not covered for personal items in the car and unless you add it as an option, you won't get a hire car if your car is stolen. But this keeps its premiums low.

Who it might be good for: Someone who wants a low-cost option that covers them for the basics.
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Coles Comprehensive
Coles Comprehensive
Optional
Agreed or Market
Finder's summary: Coles have two-tiers of comprehensive car insurance to choose from. You'll earn double flybuys points at Coles supermarkets and you can get $10 off your Coles grocery bill every time you redeem 2,000 Flybuys points. If you're over 30, you can get roadside assistance free for a year.

Who it might be good for: Coles customers and Flybuys collectors.
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Virgin Comprehensive
Virgin Comprehensive
Optional
Optional
Agreed or Market
Finder's summary: Finalists for the 2019 Finder Awards for Best Value Car Insurance, Virgin Comprehensive provides a good level of cover for a decent price. Get 15% off on your first year’s premium when you purchase a new eligible comprehensive car insurance online. T&Cs Apply.
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Poncho Comprehensive
Poncho Comprehensive
Agreed
Finder's summary: Poncho works like a monthly subscription – you pay monthly and can cancel and leave at any time. You can also list multiple cars and drivers under one policy, making it ideal for families and groups living together under one household.

Who it might be good for: People who want their car insurance month to month.
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Youi Comprehensive
Youi Comprehensive
Optional
Agreed or Market
Finder's summary: Youi Comprehensive Car Insurance is one of the few providers to include roadside assistance in its policy. You'll also get access to YouiRewards which gives you discounts on furniture, parking and more. Youi also has a live chat feature on its site to talk through any questions.

Who it might be good for: People over 25 who want comprehensive cover with a focus on customer service
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Qantas Comprehensive
Qantas Comprehensive
Optional
Optional
Agreed or Market
Finder's summary: You'll be able to pick and choose how comprehensive you want your cover to be with optional extras like roadside assistance, choice of your own repairer and the option of agreed or market value. Plus earn Qantas Points for joining and paying your premium. Sign up by 28 February 2021, you can earn up to 40,000 Qantas Points (points awarded will be based on your premium). T&Cs and eligibility apply.

Who it might be good for: People who love collecting frequent flyer points.
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Stella Comprehensive
Stella Comprehensive
Optional
Agreed or Market
Finder's summary: Stella’s a female-focused insurer. It'll cover you if your car is damaged as a result of domestic violence. It offers higher cover for baby gear than most, with up to $2,000 cover for prams, strollers and child seats. You get a free Bauer magazine subscription when you sign up and a portion of your premiums go to supporting female-led businesses.

Who it might be good for: Someone who wants a female-centred car insurance policy (it will cover men too).
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Random Subaru Facts

  • Subaru is a Japanese auto manufacturer founded in 1953.
  • Subaru is a well-known brand for rally racing. Since 1973, Subaru vehicles have won 47 World Rally Championships.
  • 1973 was also the year Subaru entered the Australian market.
  • Approximately 96 percent of Subaru cars that were built in the past 12 years are still working today.
  • Subaru uses a boxer engine layout in all their cars. The boxer engine makes for a safer and smoother ride.

How does the Subaru WRX compare?

Various 2017 Subaru models can range in price from $17,710 to $60,060. The 2017 WRX sits at the upper end of that range, with a base price of $35,990 and going all the way up to $60,060. With the average insurance rate at $1,478 per year, the annual insurance cost–to–base car price ratio is 4.1%.

How safe is the Subaru WRX?

The Subaru WRX earned a 5-Star overall safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). It scored a perfect 16 out of 16 on its side impact crash test and a 14.85 out of 16 on its frontal offset crash test.

The most recent Subaru WRX model includes antilock brakes, blind spot monitoring and stability control.

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