How much does this 2021 Subaru Forester Base cost?

This used 2021 Subaru Forester Base is listed at $21,998 in Duarte, California on VehiSales.

How many miles does this 2021 Subaru Forester have?

The odometer reads 53,679 miles.

What is the VIN of this 2021 Subaru Forester?

The VIN is JF2SKADC2MH487627. You can check its full history report and window sticker via the links on this page.

Is this 2021 Subaru Forester Base priced well?

The $21,998 asking price is in line with the typical $21,924 asked across 58 comparable same-build listings tracked by VehiSales.

What gas mileage does the 2021 Subaru Forester get?

The EPA rates the 2021 Subaru Forester at 29 MPG combined — 26 city / 33 highway. It runs on regular gasoline, with an estimated $2,150 annual fuel cost (source: fueleconomy.gov).

Does the 2021 Subaru Forester have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2021 Subaru Forester.

What are common problems with the 2021 Subaru Forester?

Owners have filed 205 complaints with NHTSA for the 2021 Subaru Forester; the most reported areas are Visibility/Wiper, Electrical System, Engine. Read them all in the Recalls & Reliability section.

What generation is the 2021 Subaru Forester?

It belongs to the 5th generation in our catalog, produced from 2019 to 2025. Every Subaru Forester from these years shares the same platform and body style.

What engine does this 2021 Subaru Forester have?

This 2021 Subaru Forester runs a 2.5 L · 4 cyl · 182 hp engine on gasoline, according to the NHTSA build sheet.

2021 Subaru Forester Base for Sale — VIN JF2SKADC2MH487627

Name: 2021 Subaru Forester Base
Brand: SUBARU
SKU: JF2SKADC2MH487627
Price: 21998 USD
Availability: InStock

$74 above marketThis 2021 SUBARU Forester is listed at $21,998 against a $21,924 average for comparable listings ·market range $17,991–$24,992·trade-in from $10,795

About this vehicle

This used 2021 Subaru Forester Base with 53,679 miles is for sale in Duarte, California.
The $21,998 asking price is in line with the $21,924 market average for comparable listings.
Our market analysis compares 58 other Forester listings of this exact 2021 build currently for sale — averaging 59,767 miles and 26 days on market.
It runs a 2.5 L · 4 cyl · 182 hp engine.
The NHTSA build sheet lists 15 driver-assistance features, including backup camera, lane departure warning, abs (anti-lock brakes).
This model year belongs to the Forester generation 5 body produced 2019–2025 — any Forester from these years shares the same platform and body style.
The EPA rates the 2021 SUBARU Forester at 29 MPG combined (26 city / 33 highway), with an estimated $2,150 annual fuel cost (fueleconomy.gov).
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2021 SUBARU Forester.

Market Overview

Market price range for similar cars

This vehicle

$21,998

At market

$17,991Below market

$21,924Typical

$24,992Above market

Based on 58 similar vehicles for sale · avg 59,767 miles · avg 26 days on market

Below marketLower than average

At marketTypical range

Above marketHigher than average

Average Trade-in value for similar cars

FairVisible wear & issues

$10,795

GoodMinor cosmetic issues

$13,154

ExcellentLike-new condition

$14,995

Fuel Economy (EPA)

29

MPG combined

26

City

33

Highway

$2,150

Est. annual fuel cost

Runs on: Regular Gasoline

Matched configuration: 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Automatic (AV-S7)

Fuel Economy vs Rivals (EPA)

Model	EPA MPG	Fuel	vs this car
2021 SUBARU Forester (this car)	29	Regular	—
HYUNDAI Kona	32	Electric/Regular/Premium	▲ +3 MPG
NISSAN Rogue	31	Regular	▲ +2 MPG
HONDA CR-V	30	Regular	▲ +1 MPG
TOYOTA RAV4	30	Regular	▲ +1 MPG
HONDA HR-V	30	Regular	▲ +1 MPG
CHEVROLET Equinox	28	Regular	▼ −1 MPG
MAZDA CX-5	26	Regular	▼ −3 MPG
JEEP Compass	25	Regular	▼ −4 MPG

Rivals: other brands, same body style, within 25% of this price nearby. MPG source: U.S. EPA & DOE, fueleconomy.gov

Recalls & Reliability

0

Safety recalls

205

Owner complaints

Most reported areas

Visibility/Wiper 76Electrical System 31Engine 31Forward Collision Avoidance 17

Price & mileage history — data table

Price history
Date	Price	Mileage	Seller	Location
Jun 27, 2026	$21,998	53,679 mi	CarMax San Gabriel Valley/Duarte	Duarte
Jun 27, 2026	$21,998	53,679 mi	CarMax San Gabriel Valley/Duarte	Duarte
Jun 27, 2026	$21,998	53,679 mi	CarMax San Gabriel Valley/Duarte	Duarte
Jun 27, 2026	$21,998	53,679 mi	CarMax San Gabriel Valley/Duarte	Duarte
Jul 2, 2026	$21,998	53,679 mi	CarMax San Gabriel Valley/Duarte	Duarte

Odometer history
Date	Mileage	Price	Seller	Location
Jun 27, 2026	53,679 mi	$21,998	CarMax San Gabriel Valley/Duarte	Duarte
Jun 27, 2026	53,679 mi	$21,998	CarMax San Gabriel Valley/Duarte	Duarte
Jun 27, 2026	53,679 mi	$21,998	CarMax San Gabriel Valley/Duarte	Duarte
Jun 27, 2026	53,679 mi	$21,998	CarMax San Gabriel Valley/Duarte	Duarte
Jul 2, 2026	53,679 mi	$21,998	CarMax San Gabriel Valley/Duarte	Duarte

2021 SUBARU Forester price comparison near you

This vehicle: 2021 SUBARU ForesterBase$21,998 · 53,679 mi

Compare with

2 comparable 2021 SUBARU Forester Base listings for sale within 50 miles are priced from $2,022 to $19,999 (average $11,010) — this one is $10,988 above the local average.

2 cheaper than this one

101k mi29 MPGAnaheim, CA

85k mi29 MPGSan Bernardino, CA

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Year	2021
Make	SUBARU
Model	Forester
Trim	Base
Body Type	SUV
Interior	Black
Fuel economy (EPA)	29 MPG combined (26 city / 33 hwy)
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline
Engine	2.5 L · 4 cyl · 182 hp
Fuel	Gasoline
Body class	Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Seats	5
Manufacturer	SUBARU CORPORATION

Driver assist & collision avoidance

15 features

Decoded from the NHTSA build sheet for VIN JF2SKADC2MH487627

Backup camera

Lane departure warning

ABS (anti-lock brakes)

Electronic stability control

Forward collision warning

Auto-emergency braking

Dynamic brake support

Adaptive cruise control

Lane keeping assist

Lane centering

Auto high-beam

Adaptive driving beam

Daytime running lights

Traction control

Auto crash notification

SUBARU Forester — body generations

GenerationProducedFacelift

Gen 22004–2010—

Gen 32011–2013—

Gen 42014–2018—

Gen 52019–2025—

this vehicle

Gen 62026–present—

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style — cross-generation listings are a different car in all but name.

VIN Breakdown

JF2SKADC2MH487627

JF21–3WMI — ManufacturerBuilt by SUBARU CORPORATION (Japan)

SKADC4–8Vehicle attributesModel, body & engine: Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) · 2.5 L · 4 cyl · 182 hp

29Check digitValidates the VIN against transcription errors

M10Model yearCode “M” = 2021

H11Assembly plantFactory code assigned by the manufacturer

48762712–17Serial numberUnique production sequence of this exact vehicle

Active & former listings. Every ad we've tracked for this exact vehicle (by VIN) across marketplaces and dealer sites — both currently live and already removed. Each row links to the original listing on the platform where the car was offered for sale, with the price and status it had there, so you can follow its full sale history.

Active Listings

5

Listing source	Odometer	Listed date	Price	Condition	City	Sale company
TrueCar.com	53,679	Jul 2	$21,998	Used	Duarte	CarMax San Gabriel Valley/Duarte
CarGurus.com	53,679	Jun 27	$21,998	Used	Duarte	CarMax San Gabriel Valley/Duarte
Cars.com	53,679	Jun 27	$21,998	Used	Duarte	CarMax San Gabriel Valley/Duarte
Carmax.com	53,679	Jun 27	$21,998	Used	Duarte	CarMax San Gabriel Valley/Duarte
Autolist.com	53,679	Jun 27	$21,998	Used	Duarte	CarMax San Gabriel Valley/Duarte

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