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Year:
2026
Make:
Subaru
Model:
Forester
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
2.5L H4
Exterior color:
River Rock Pearl
Combined gas mileage:
28 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black/Gray
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission
Stock #:
S268991
VIN:
4S4SLDH60T3146946
River Rock Pearl 2026 Subaru Forester SUV / Crossover All-Wheel Drive Continuously Variable Transmission
Byers Dublin Subaru

Sponsored by Byers Dublin Subaru

2026 Subaru Forester

Sport AWD

Columbus, OH
82 mi away

New car

TSRP $39,160

$37,393

Customer summary

What people are saying:

4.7

Overall, drivers have consistently praised the Subaru Forester across all model years for its reliability, spacious interiors, and excellent all-wheel drive capabilities. Many appreciate the safety features and comfortable ride, making it a top choice for families and adventurous individuals alike. However, some owners have expressed concerns about performance, particularly the lack of power and sluggish acceleration, as well as the outdated styling in certain models. Despite these downsides, the Forester is viewed as a practical and dependable option that often provides great value for money.

AI generated from the text of customer reviews.

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:

Model YearCurrent Avg. PriceYear-Round Range
2025$31,093$31,093 – $33,288
2024$28,704$28,704 – $30,892
2023$26,751$26,751 – $27,997
2022$24,176$24,172 – $26,372
2021$21,827$21,752 – $23,102
2020$20,747$20,402 – $21,611
2019$18,694$18,694 – $19,654
2018$16,060$15,916 – $16,867
2017$14,573$14,257 – $15,019
2016$12,618$12,412 – $13,133
2015$11,114$10,876 – $11,465
2014$9,658$9,511 – $10,288

The Subaru Forester's current nationwide average price is $22,501, 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 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 cabin, reliability, and all-wheel-drive confidence. Comfort and safety also come up again and again, along with the model’s easy-to-live-with character and strong everyday practicality.

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

The main tradeoffs that show up in expert reviews are sluggish acceleration, a CVT that can feel slow, and infotainment systems that can feel dated or frustrating in some years.

35.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru Forester models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Forester’s reliability, roomy interior, and all-weather confidence as core strengths. The model’s practical design and safety focus also come through clearly across the years.

  • 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, the long-term ownership picture looks favorable overall, especially if you prioritize a dependable, practical SUV and verify condition carefully before buying.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 80.8% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Model YearAccident-Free %
202696%
202594.4%
202490.1%
202388.8%
202285.7%
202180.2%
202077.5%
201972.1%
201867.6%
201763.6%
201663.4%
201563%
201463.1%

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

Which Subaru Forester trim should I buy?

The 2026 Subaru Forester offers these trims:

  • Base: The entry trim starts the lineup and gives you the Forester’s core utility and safety focus.
  • Premium: This trim adds more comfort and convenience for shoppers who want a better-equipped daily driver.
  • Sport: The Sport trim adds a more expressive look and a sportier feel.
  • Limited: The Limited trim adds upscale touches and is a strong value choice for buyers who want more comfort features.
  • Wilderness: The Wilderness trim adds 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 digital instrumentation panel, a navigation system, a Harman Kardon premium sound system, a power liftgate, a standard 180-degree forward view camera system, Subaru’s Active Torque Split all-wheel-drive system, X-Mode Dual Mode traction settings, 17-inch wheels, increased ground clearance, more underbody protection, and a full-size spare tire with all-terrain tread. It suits you best if you want the most capable Forester for rougher terrain.
  • Touring: The Touring trim sits at the top of the lineup with the most premium equipment.

What Subaru Forester do most buyers choose?

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

Model YearTotal ListingsGood + Great Deals %
20256,00937%
20245,47436.4%
20234,74337.4%
20264,21337.4%
20223,99138.1%
20193,31035.4%

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, more pricing spread to shop, and a newer-feeling package without moving all the way to the newest model year.

What is the Subaru Forester's resale value?

Model YearCurrent Avg. PriceYear-Over-Year Change
2022$24,176−8.34%
2024$28,704−7.1%
2025$31,093−6.61%
2021$21,827−5.53%
2019$18,694−4.9%
2023$26,751−4.22%
2018$16,060−4.16%
2020$20,747−4.04%
2014$9,658−3.27%
2016$12,618−1.86%
2017$14,573−1.76%
2015$11,114−1.72%

Most model years in the table are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want to benefit from softer pricing. The newer years show some of the largest drops, while the older years are changing more slowly. That creates a useful spread of value across the lineup, especially if you’re comparing recent models against slightly older ones.

The 2015, 2017, 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 −6.61% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −7.1%.
  • Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.4%.
  • Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $31,093. The Subaru Forester offers a roomy cabin, strong visibility, and the kind of practical everyday character that makes it easy to live with.

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 latest setup includes a 12.3-inch digital instrumentation panel and an 11.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
  • Safety: EyeSight includes adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and lane-centering assist, while the Wilderness also adds active blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and Automatic Emergency Steering.
  • 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 destination.

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 October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

*CarGurus meticulously monitors the prices of millions of pre-owned vehicle listings, offering users precise and up-to-date market insights. Historical pricing data excludes any additional dealer fees as of May 3, 2026.

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