Subaru built the 2018 WRX STI Type RA as a limited-edition farewell to the EJ257-powered STI in America, capping production at just 500 units. This one, finished in Crystal White Pearl, is now looking for a new home. It’s racked up 33,000 miles, still rocks the six-speed manual, and keeps all the factory goodies – think forged BBS wheels, carbon-fiber roof, and Brembo brakes. You even get the original numbered plaque: #386 out of 500.
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What It’s Worth Right Now
According to Classic.com, the 2018 WRX STI Type RA is currently pegged at a market value of $37,474. In the past year, five of these have changed hands, with prices swinging from $26,200 all the way up to $46,500. The average? $35,690.
Mileage definitely matters here. Some cars sold with as little as 11,000 miles, others with as much as 50,000. A few low-mileage examples found new owners in 2026, showing just how much buyers care about what’s on the odometer.
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With 33,000 miles, this one sits right in the middle of the pack. The auction’s at $21,000 right now, with several days left on the clock – so there’s still plenty of time for the bidding to heat up and get closer to what clean, well-kept Type RAs have been fetching lately.
Condition and Details
This Type RA keeps all the factory bits that made it special. It’s finished in Crystal White Pearl, with a Carbon Black leather and Ultrasuede interior set off by red accents. The original 19-inch gold BBS forged wheels are still there, along with a carbon-fiber roof, adjustable carbon-fiber rear wing, Brembo brakes, heated Recaro seats, an STI performance exhaust, and Subaru’s trick Driver-Controlled Center Differential all-wheel drive.
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Under the hood, you get Subaru’s turbocharged 2.5-liter EJ257 flat-four, good for 305 horsepower and 290 lb-ft of torque. The Type RA didn’t just stop there – it got a revised ECU, beefier pistons, sodium-filled exhaust valves, a redesigned air intake, and a high-flow exhaust, all to set it apart from the regular STI.
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The seller says the Carfax is clean – no accidents, no damage. There’s a ding on the passenger-side rear door and some curb rash on the right-rear wheel, but nothing major. The odometer reads about 33,000 miles, with the current owner adding roughly 9,000 of those since 2021.
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The Offer
| Specification | Detail |
| Make | Subaru |
| Model | WRX STi Type RA |
| Year | 2018 |
| Mileage | 33,000 miles |
| Engine | Turbocharged 2.5-liter EJ257 flat-four |
| Power | 305 horsepower, 290 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Six-speed manual |
| Drive Type | All-wheel drive with Driver-Controlled Center Differential and limited-slip differentials |
| Exterior Color | Crystal White Pearl |
| Interior Color | Carbon Black leather and Black Ultrasuede with red accents |
| Production Number | #386 of 500 |
Interested in this 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA? View the listing here.
What Makes the 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA Unique
The Type RA was Subaru’s most hardcore, track-focused WRX STI you could buy in the US before the EJ-powered STI bowed out. RA stands for “Record Attempt,” and Subaru went all-in on lighter weight, sharper handling, and extra durability. The carbon-fiber roof drops the center of gravity, and those forged BBS wheels help shave off unsprung weight.
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Compared to a regular WRX STI, the Type RA got engine tweaks for better performance when you’re really pushing it, plus some unique exterior touches – Cherry Blossom Red accents, black mirror caps, and that adjustable rear wing. Only 500 were made, which is why Subaru fans and collectors are always on the lookout for these.
Final Thoughts
You don’t see a numbered, low-mileage WRX STI Type RA pop up for sale every day. With 33,000 miles, this one has actually been driven – not just parked in a garage – but it’s still low-mileage for an eight-year-old performance sedan.
The auction’s just getting started, and the current bid is still well below what these usually go for. It’ll be interesting to see where the final price lands, especially since this car is rare, has a clean history, and is mostly stock.
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Jacob Oliva
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