Used Subaru Forester for Sale nearBancroft, ID

How much does the Subaru Forester cost in today's market?

Used Subaru Forester prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Subaru Forester's current nationwide average price is $22,648, and its lowest point over the past year was $20,281. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Subaru Forester a good car?

Yes — the Subaru Forester is a strong used-car choice if you want a practical SUV with broad owner appeal and a long-running reputation for everyday usefulness. The all-generations owner rating is 4.62/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Forester for its spacious interior, reliability, all-wheel-drive capability, safety features, and comfortable ride. Across the model’s history, it also stands out for visibility, practicality, and family-friendly usability.

Expert reviews rate the 2019 and 2022 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs that show up in recent expert reviews are sluggish acceleration, a CVT that can feel slow, and infotainment systems that can seem dated or frustrating to use. Even so, the Forester’s mix of space, confidence in poor weather, and strong safety focus keeps it appealing for used buyers.

34.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru Forester models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Forester’s practicality, safety, and all-wheel-drive confidence as core strengths. Across the model line, it has built a reputation for dependable everyday use, with many drivers praising its comfort, visibility, and usefulness.

• Owners rate the Subaru Forester between 4.33 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is generally tied more to condition, maintenance history, and mileage than to the model’s basic formula, so a well-kept example is the best path to a confident purchase.

What should I look for when buying a used Subaru Forester?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 81.2% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2020 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: EyeSight
• Infotainment: 11.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 26 mpg in combined driving, but we averaged 22.7 mpg during this evaluation.

Which Subaru Forester trim should I buy?

The 2026 Subaru Forester offers these trims:

• Base: The base trim starts the lineup with the redesigned Forester’s core utility and safety focus.
• Premium: Premium adds a step up in everyday comfort and convenience.
• Sport: Sport brings a more expressive personality to the lineup.
• Limited: Limited adds more upscale equipment for buyers who want a richer cabin experience.
• Wilderness: Wilderness is the best fit if you want the most capable Forester model, with a lifted suspension, all-terrain tires, extra body cladding, anodized copper accents, water-resistant artificial leather, all-weather floor mats, a rubber cargo mat, a 180-degree forward view camera system, Active Torque Split AWD, X-Mode Dual Mode traction settings, 17-inch wheels, increased ground clearance, more underbody protection, and a full-size all-terrain spare tire.
• Touring: Touring sits at the top of the gas-only lineup with the most premium overall presentation.

What Subaru Forester do most buyers choose?

The Subaru Forester years with the most listings are 2025, 2024, and 2023.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they offer a strong mix of newer features, broad availability, and enough supply to give you more shopping choices. They also sit close enough to current-model pricing that many buyers can balance value with modern equipment.

What is the Subaru Forester's resale value?

Most model years in the table are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you want to buy used and let someone else absorb the biggest price drop. The newer years show some of the largest declines, while the older years are changing more slowly. That creates a wide spread of opportunities depending on whether you want the newest features or the lowest entry price.

The 2015, 2016, and 2017 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Subaru Forester safe?

• 2026: 9/10
• 2025: 9/10
• 2023: 8/10
• 2022: 9/10
• 2021: 9/10
• 2019: 10/10
• 2017: 7/10
• 2016: 8/10
• 2015: 9/10
• 2014: 7/10

Subaru calls its package of camera-based advanced driving assistance systems EyeSight.

For the safest used buy, the 2019 model posts the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

Should I buy a used Subaru Forester now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −5.57% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −7.37%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.5% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $31,503. The Subaru Forester offers a practical cabin with strong visibility and everyday usefulness.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2026 Forester Wilderness uses a normally aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder that produces 180 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque, and Subaru says the Wilderness should get 26 mpg in combined driving.
• Tech: The latest Forester Wilderness pairs a 12.3-inch digital instrumentation panel with an 11.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and it includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Safety: The latest Forester improves rear seatbelts to enhance occupant safety and adds Emergency Stop Assist with Safe Lane Selection.
• Starting price: The gas-only 2026 Forester lineup starts at $31,445.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

Compare 2026 Subaru Forester Trims

The Forester lineup offers a range of trims from budget-friendly AWD to adventure-ready options, all featuring impressive fuel efficiency.

• Starting at $28,970
• Best MPG/MPGe: 26 city / 33 hwy
• Most Popular: Premium AWD

Trim Overview

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Trim Deep Dives

AWD — "Who It's For"

The AWD is the pick for shoppers who want a budget-friendly option without sacrificing essential features.

• Avg. market price: $28,970 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 26 city / 33 hwy
• Inventory: 211 listings
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Premium AWD — "Who It's For"

The Premium AWD is the pick for shoppers who want a well-rounded vehicle with added comfort features without going for the highest price.

• Avg. market price: $32,323 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 26 city / 33 hwy
• Inventory: 1,493 listings — widest selection in the lineup
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Sport AWD — "Who It's For"

The Sport AWD is the pick for shoppers who want a sporty feel with additional luxury features without stepping up to the Limited trim.

• Avg. market price: $35,555 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 25 city / 32 hwy
• Inventory: 758 listings
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Limited AWD — "Who It's For"

The Limited AWD is the pick for shoppers who want a luxurious experience with advanced technology without going for the top-tier trim.

• Avg. market price: $36,564 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 26 city / 33 hwy
• Inventory: 608 listings
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Wilderness AWD — "Who It's For"

The Wilderness AWD is the pick for shoppers who want rugged capability for outdoor adventures without compromising on comfort.

• Avg. market price: $36,950 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 24 city / 28 hwy
• Inventory: 541 listings
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Touring AWD — "Who It's For"

The Touring AWD is the pick for shoppers who want the most refined features and technology without settling for less.

• Avg. market price: $38,687 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 25 city / 32 hwy
• Inventory: 542 listings
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — Premium AWD

With 1,493 active listings, the Premium AWD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — AWD

At $28,970 avg market price — below the lineup median of $36,059 — it's the most accessible entry point.

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Best for Fuel Economy — AWD

The AWD trim offers the best fuel efficiency in the lineup with 26/33 MPG/MPGe.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 1, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.