Used Subaru Forester Prices by Year
As of August 2026, a used Subaru Forester typically lists for $21,589 in the US. Depending on model year, typical asking prices run from $4,289 for a 2003 to $34,997 for a 2026 — every figure below is a national median of 15,606 live listings, not a book value, and the Forester steps down a median 11.0% 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 | $34,997 | $30,981 – $40,448 | 4,451 mi | 26–35 MPG | 5★ | 1,226 |
| 2025 | $32,256 | $28,174 – $37,401 | 16,979 mi | 26–35 MPG | 5★ | 1,189 |
| 2024 | $29,390 | $24,995 – $33,304 | 34,520 mi | 26–29 MPG | 5★ | 961 |
| 2023 | $27,914 | $22,162 – $30,847 | 42,048 mi | 26–29 MPG | 5★ | 1,806 |
| 2022 | $24,998 | $18,995 – $29,141 | 60,433 mi | 26–29 MPG | 5★ | 892 |
| 2021 | $22,788 | $17,036 – $26,794 | 69,864 mi | 29 MPG | 5★ | 831 |
| 2020 | $21,589 | $16,686 – $25,998 | 75,979 mi | 29 MPG | 5★ | 1,121 |
| 2019 | $18,988 | $13,999 – $23,933 | 87,136 mi | 29 MPG | 5★ | 1,194 |
| 2018 | $16,900 | $11,995 – $21,494 | 96,644 mi | 24–28 MPG | 5★ | 1,211 |
| 2017 | $14,995 | $9,996 – $19,994 | 104,960 mi | 24–28 MPG | 5★ | 1,104 |
| 2016 | $12,995 | $8,198 – $17,565 | 113,959 mi | 25–27 MPG | 5★ | 949 |
| 2015 | $11,300 | $7,449 – $15,500 | 117,799 mi | 25–27 MPG | 5★ | 1,112 |
| 2014 | $9,906 | $5,999 – $14,371 | 125,775 mi | 24–27 MPG | 5★ | 739 |
| 2013 | $8,489 | $5,900 – $11,995 | 126,074 mi | 21–23 MPG | 4★ | 191 |
| 2012 | $7,999 | $5,176 – $11,458 | 131,115 mi | 21–23 MPG | 4★ | 204 |
| 2011 | $6,998 | $4,950 – $10,900 | 136,010 mi | 21–23 MPG | 4★ | 211 |
| 2010 | $6,995 | $3,999 – $9,995 | 135,316 mi | 21–22 MPG | — | 327 |
| 2009 | $5,995 | $3,499 – $8,995 | 148,553 mi | 21–22 MPG | — | 141 |
| 2008 | $5,400 | $3,995 – $7,513 | 146,934 mi | 20–22 MPG | — | 47 |
| 2007 | $5,999 | $3,500 – $9,859 | 146,068 mi | 20–22 MPG | — | 43 |
| 2006 | $4,995 | $3,039 – $7,999 | 149,498 mi | 20–22 MPG | — | 43 |
| 2005 | $6,000 | $3,713 – $10,395 | 132,198 mi | 19–23 MPG | — | 33 |
| 2003 | $4,289 | $3,299 – $7,487 | 157,023 mi | 21 MPG | — | 31 |
“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 $4,289 (most between $3,299 and $7,487) with an average odometer of 157,023 miles. Among recent model years, the least-expensive common trim is the BASE PLUS at a typical $28,346. Before chasing the lowest price, weigh mileage against a one-year-newer car — each model year of age saves a median 11.0%, 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 $34,997 (most between $30,981 and $40,448). The most expensive common trim is the TOURING, typically $36,490 — a $8,144 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 $28,346; the priciest, the TOURING, for $36,490. The PREMIUM is what the used market mostly stocks — 27.9% of trim-labeled listings.
| Trim | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Share of listings | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PREMIUMMost popular | $31,000 | $26,807 – $35,009 | 27.9% | 18,028 mi |
| LIMITED | $34,685 | $29,451 – $39,138 | 15.3% | 15,115 mi |
| TOURINGPriciest | $36,490 | $30,992 – $42,692 | 12.6% | 14,558 mi |
| SPORT | $32,842 | $27,998 – $37,710 | 11.3% | 17,358 mi |
| WILDERNESS | $33,794 | $29,479 – $38,589 | 10.4% | 17,747 mi |
| PREMIUM BASE | $30,487 | $24,933 – $33,801 | 9.1% | 23,137 mi |
| BASE PLUSCheapest | $28,346 | $25,103 – $31,537 | 4.8% | 15,050 mi |
| BASE ES | $22,147 | $15,999 – $25,945 | 2.3% | 74,167 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 August 2026, a used Subaru Forester typically lists for $21,589 nationally. Depending on model year, typical prices run from $4,289 (2003) to $34,997 (2026), based on 15,606 live listings.
How much is a 2026 Subaru Forester?
A used 2026 Subaru Forester typically lists for $34,997, with most asking prices between $30,981 and $40,448. Average odometer reading is 4,451 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 $4,289 — but compare its mileage (157,023 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 11.0% 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 $28,346 while the priciest (TOURING) runs $36,490 — a $8,144 spread within the same nameplate. The most common trim on the used market is the PREMIUM (27.9% of trim-labeled listings) at a typical $31,000.
How much is a used 2023 Subaru Forester?
A used 2023 Subaru Forester typically lists for $27,914, with most asking prices between $22,162 and $30,847; average odometer is 42,048 miles (1,806 for sale).
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