Summary

• With 5,420 currently listed for sale and an average price of $31,864.00, 36.6% of 2025 Subaru Foresters for sale on CarGurus are rated as good or great deals.

• Favorably reviewed: Owners rated the 2025 Subaru Forester 4.5 / 5 stars and CarGurus experts gave it a 7.83 / 10.

• 96.5% of 2025 Forester models on CarGurus are accident free.

Why it stands out

The 2025 Subaru Forester stands out because it refines a familiar formula rather than trying to reinvent it. Subaru’s focus here is on improving an already popular compact crossover, and the most obvious changes are to its looks, which are described as inconsequential but not a criticism. That makes the Forester appealing to buyers who value continuity and practicality over a dramatic redesign.

It also brings meaningful everyday improvements. The 2025 model is said to improve on the outgoing version with a better-equipped base model, more advanced tech and safety offerings, and a quieter cabin. Standard all-wheel drive is a major advantage, and the Forester is praised for confident handling in adverse conditions. At the same time, it is not trying to win on style, with generic styling and dated infotainment graphics among its drawbacks, and there are no hybrid options available.

Other model years to consider

• 2024 Subaru Forester

  • Average price: $29,587.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 34.0%
  • User rating: 5 / 5
  • Total listings: 5,267

• 2019 Subaru Forester

  • Average price: $18,891.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 34.4%
  • User rating: 4.9 / 5
  • Total listings: 3,085

• 2021 Subaru Forester

  • Average price: $22,473.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 34.1%
  • User rating: 5 / 5
  • Total listings: 3,102

This analysis is based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.