Used Subaru Forester for Sale nearMartinsville, VA

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 $22,400, and its lowest point over the past year was $20,283. 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 pick if you want a practical SUV with broad owner appeal and a long-running reputation for usefulness. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Forester for its spacious cabin, reliability, and all-wheel-drive confidence. Comfort, safety, and everyday practicality also come up again and again, especially from shoppers who want a family-friendly SUV with a calm, easygoing character.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in expert reviews are modest acceleration, CVT behavior, and infotainment systems that can feel dated or busy in some years.

35.7% 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-weather confidence as its biggest strengths. Across the model years, the feedback also highlights roomy interiors, comfortable rides, and a dependable character that makes the Forester easy to live with.

• Owners rate the Subaru Forester between 4.3 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is generally tied more to condition, mileage, and maintenance history than to the model’s core appeal.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 79.7% — 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 and pairs with the 11.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, access to a Wi-Fi hotspot, and lengthy complimentary subscriptions to MySubaru Companion connected service plans.
• Premium: Premium adds to the lineup with a more upscale step up in equipment and sits above the base trim in the gas-only range.
• Sport: Sport brings a more expressive trim position in the lineup and sits above Premium.
• Limited: Limited adds another higher-rung choice in the lineup for shoppers who want more equipment.
• Wilderness: Wilderness is the best-value trim for buyers who want the Forester’s most capable setup, with a lifted suspension, all-terrain tires, exclusive wheel designs, extra body cladding, anodized copper accents, water-resistant artificial leather, all-weather floor mats, a rubber cargo mat, a 12.3-inch digital instrumentation panel, a navigation system, a Harman Kardon premium sound system, a power liftgate, 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 tops the gas-only lineup with the most upscale positioning in the range.

What Subaru Forester do most buyers choose?

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

Those years tend to be popular because they combine strong availability with newer features and broad shopper appeal. Higher listing volume also gives you more chances to compare prices, trims, and condition.

What is the Subaru Forester's resale value?

Most model years are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The changes are strongest on the newer years, while a few older examples are close to flat or slightly higher. That mix suggests there are still opportunities to find value, especially if you focus on the years with the sharpest recent drops.

The 2015 and 2017 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2017, 2015, and 2016 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 −6.88% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −7.28%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $30,854. The Subaru Forester offers a roomy cabin and a practical, easy-to-live-with character that suits family use and everyday driving.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The Forester’s normally aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder produces 180 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque, and Subaru says the Wilderness should get 26 mpg in combined driving.
• Tech: The infotainment system uses the company’s latest Subaru Multimedia Plus software, and it includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, access to a Wi-Fi hotspot, and lengthy complimentary subscriptions to MySubaru Companion connected service plans.
• Safety: Subaru has improved the 2026 Forester’s rear seatbelts to enhance occupant safety.
• Starting price: The gas-only 2026 Forester lineup includes base, Premium, Sport, Limited, Wilderness, and Touring trim levels, with prices ranging from $31,445 to $43,045, including the $1,450 destination charge.

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.

How does the 2024 Subaru Forester compare to the 2024 Honda CR-V?

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

Compare 2026 Subaru Forester Trims

The Forester lineup offers a range of trims from budget-friendly options to adventure-ready models, all featuring AWD for versatile driving.

• Starting at $28,648
• 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 reliable and affordable SUV without paying for extra features.

• Avg. market price: $28,648 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 26 city / 33 hwy
• Inventory: 225 listings
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Premium AWD — "Who It's For"

The Premium AWD is the pick for shoppers who want a well-equipped SUV for adventures without breaking the bank. It's also the most popular trim in the lineup by a wide margin.

• Avg. market price: $31,780 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 26 city / 33 hwy
• Inventory: 1,562 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 SUV with added features for a more adventurous experience.

• Avg. market price: $34,341 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 25 city / 32 hwy
• Inventory: 783 listings
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Limited AWD — "Who It's For"

The Limited AWD is the pick for shoppers who want luxury features and comfort without sacrificing capability.

• Avg. market price: $34,939 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 26 city / 33 hwy
• Inventory: 628 listings
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Wilderness AWD — "Who It's For"

The Wilderness AWD is the pick for shoppers who want a rugged SUV ready for off-road adventures without compromising on comfort.

• Avg. market price: $36,086 (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 a premium SUV experience with all the latest features for comfort and convenience.

• Avg. market price: $37,114 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 25 city / 32 hwy
• Inventory: 555 listings
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — Premium AWD

With 1,562 active listings, the Premium AWD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — AWD

At $28,648 avg market price — below the lineup median of $34,640 — 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 November 5, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.