Used Subaru Forester Prices by Year
As of October 2026, a used Subaru Forester typically lists for $21,000 in the US. Depending on model year, typical asking prices run from $4,748 for a 2003 to $34,904 for a 2026 — every figure below is a national median of 18,336 live listings, not a book value, and the Forester steps down a median 9.5% per model year of age.
Subaru Forester price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Avg mileage | EPA combined | NCAP | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $34,904 | $30,866 – $41,402 | 3,848 mi | 26–35 MPG | 5★ | 1,523 |
| 2025 | $31,590 | $27,513 – $36,995 | 18,480 mi | 26–35 MPG | 5★ | 1,275 |
| 2024 | $28,990 | $24,477 – $32,773 | 34,745 mi | 26–29 MPG | 5★ | 1,219 |
| 2023 | $27,490 | $22,605 – $30,429 | 41,196 mi | 26–29 MPG | 5★ | 1,913 |
| 2022 | $24,363 | $18,497 – $28,301 | 61,845 mi | 26–29 MPG | 5★ | 822 |
| 2021 | $22,047 | $16,869 – $26,174 | 70,290 mi | 29 MPG | 5★ | 1,089 |
| 2020 | $21,000 | $15,995 – $25,372 | 75,988 mi | 29 MPG | 5★ | 1,498 |
| 2019 | $18,995 | $14,231 – $23,466 | 85,522 mi | 29 MPG | 5★ | 1,308 |
| 2018 | $16,398 | $11,810 – $21,160 | 96,169 mi | 24–28 MPG | 5★ | 1,325 |
| 2017 | $14,900 | $9,995 – $19,215 | 104,543 mi | 24–28 MPG | 5★ | 1,370 |
| 2016 | $12,499 | $8,144 – $17,188 | 114,328 mi | 25–27 MPG | 5★ | 1,060 |
| 2015 | $10,995 | $6,995 – $15,322 | 119,067 mi | 25–27 MPG | 5★ | 1,475 |
| 2014 | $9,500 | $6,000 – $13,854 | 125,872 mi | 24–27 MPG | 5★ | 967 |
| 2013 | $8,923 | $5,495 – $11,995 | 123,068 mi | 21–23 MPG | 4★ | 236 |
| 2012 | $7,995 | $5,284 – $11,442 | 127,516 mi | 21–23 MPG | 4★ | 252 |
| 2011 | $6,999 | $4,885 – $10,804 | 134,302 mi | 21–23 MPG | 4★ | 259 |
| 2010 | $6,590 | $3,995 – $9,890 | 139,604 mi | 21–22 MPG | — | 363 |
| 2009 | $6,497 | $3,995 – $9,465 | 140,909 mi | 21–22 MPG | — | 140 |
| 2008 | $5,394 | $3,500 – $8,999 | 144,290 mi | 20–22 MPG | — | 41 |
| 2007 | $4,995 | $3,400 – $8,150 | 143,207 mi | 20–22 MPG | — | 49 |
| 2006 | $5,000 | $2,995 – $8,900 | 148,544 mi | 20–22 MPG | — | 51 |
| 2005 | $5,245 | $2,500 – $8,507 | 151,849 mi | 19–23 MPG | — | 30 |
| 2004 | $6,415 | $3,400 – $8,905 | 117,127 mi | 18–21 MPG | — | 20 |
| 2003 | $4,748 | $3,445 – $6,902 | 158,637 mi | 21 MPG | — | 30 |
| 2002 | $4,998 | $2,499 – $8,201 | 181,196 mi | 21 MPG | — | 21 |
“Typical price” is the national median asking price; the range covers the middle 80% of listings (10th–90th percentile), so it excludes teaser and outlier prices on both ends.
Cheapest Subaru Forester
The cheapest quotable model year is the 2003, typically listing for $4,748 (most between $3,445 and $6,902) with an average odometer of 158,637 miles. Among recent model years, the least-expensive common trim is the BASE PLUS at a typical $28,000. Before chasing the lowest price, weigh mileage against a one-year-newer car — each model year of age saves a median 9.5%, and the per-year table above shows where the price-per-mile balance is best. See the cheapest Subaru Forester listings for sale →
Most expensive Subaru Forester
The priciest used model year is the 2026 at a typical $34,904 (most between $30,866 and $41,402). The most expensive common trim is the TOURING, typically $36,437 — a $8,437 spread over the base BASE PLUS within the same nameplate.
Subaru Forester price by trim (last 4 model years)
The trim changes the price more than a model year does: the cheapest common trim, the BASE PLUS, typically lists for $28,000; the priciest, the TOURING, for $36,437. The PREMIUM is what the used market mostly stocks — 28.3% of trim-labeled listings.
| Trim | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Share of listings | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PREMIUMMost popular | $30,706 | $26,433 – $34,959 | 28.3% | 18,130 mi |
| LIMITED | $33,818 | $28,589 – $39,683 | 15.3% | 16,586 mi |
| TOURINGPriciest | $36,437 | $30,676 – $42,759 | 12.5% | 13,359 mi |
| SPORT | $32,486 | $27,492 – $38,522 | 11.6% | 16,805 mi |
| WILDERNESS | $33,416 | $29,291 – $38,792 | 10.1% | 18,169 mi |
| PREMIUM BASE | $30,086 | $26,219 – $33,599 | 9.4% | 22,952 mi |
| BASE PLUSCheapest | $28,000 | $24,028 – $31,187 | 4.5% | 16,007 mi |
| LIMITED BASE | $31,977 | $27,697 – $36,805 | 2.1% | 23,807 mi |
Share = portion of the model's trim-labeled used listings from the last 4 model years — a supply-side popularity signal. Trims with fewer than 25 live cars are not quoted.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Subaru Forester cost?
As of October 2026, a used Subaru Forester typically lists for $21,000 nationally. Depending on model year, typical prices run from $4,748 (2003) to $34,904 (2026), based on 18,336 live listings.
How much is a 2026 Subaru Forester?
A used 2026 Subaru Forester typically lists for $34,904, with most asking prices between $30,866 and $41,402. Average odometer reading is 3,848 miles.
What's the cheapest year of the Subaru Forester worth looking at?
The 2003 model year is the least expensive quotable year at a typical $4,748 — but compare its mileage (158,637 miles on average) and per-year table above before deciding; a newer year at a small premium often carries far fewer miles.
How fast does the Subaru Forester depreciate?
Across adjacent model years currently on the market, the Forester steps down a median 9.5% per model year of age — e.g. moving one year older typically saves about that share of the price.
How much does the trim change a used Forester's price?
A lot: over the last 4 model years, the cheapest common trim (BASE PLUS) typically lists for $28,000 while the priciest (TOURING) runs $36,437 — a $8,437 spread within the same nameplate. The most common trim on the used market is the PREMIUM (28.3% of trim-labeled listings) at a typical $30,706.
How much is a used 2023 Subaru Forester?
A used 2023 Subaru Forester typically lists for $27,490, with most asking prices between $22,605 and $30,429; average odometer is 41,196 miles (1,913 for sale).
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