Subaru Forester Depreciation
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old Subaru Forester lists at $22,000 — 44.4% below the $39,595 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $27,249 (31.2% below new). Median odometer at that age: 66,996 miles.
By the CarWhere Research Team · Live US listing medians · Updated 2026-10-25
| Model year | Age | Median asking price | vs new today | Median miles | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (new) | — | $39,595 | — | — | 33287 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | $31,965 | −19.3% | 14,802 | 2445 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | $29,052 | −26.6% | 29,522 | 2243 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | $27,249 | −31.2% | 34,637 | 2589 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | $24,653 | −37.7% | 55,844 | 1054 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | $22,000 | −44.4% | 66,996 | 1389 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | $21,128 | −46.6% | 73,616 | 1613 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | $18,990 | −52% | 83,417 | 1335 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | $16,405 | −58.6% | 94,738 | 1499 |
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings (min 40 per point) vs the Subaru Forester's median new price today. Live market data, not book-value estimates. Updated 2026-10-25.
Buying a used Subaru Forester? Two checks before the price.
See which Subaru Forester years to avoid (federal complaint and recall records by model year), then benchmark the asking price against what buyers actually paid. Cross-shopping? Compare curves in the 182-model depreciation study.
FAQ
How much does a Subaru Forester depreciate?
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old Subaru Forester lists at $22,000 — 44.4% below the $39,595 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $27,249 (31.2% below new). Median odometer at that age: 66,996 miles. These are asking-price medians from live US dealer inventory (1389 listings behind the 5-year figure), not book-value estimates.
What's the best age to buy a used Subaru Forester?
The steepest part of this curve is year 1 → 2, where it sheds another 7.3 points. Buying just after a steep drop means the previous owner paid it; the Subaru Forester's year-by-year table above shows exactly where the price settles.
Is a used Subaru Forester a good deal versus new?
A 3-year-old Subaru Forester saves about $12,346 versus new (31.2% below) with a median 34,637 miles on the clock. Whether that's the right trade depends on the model year — check the reliability record before the price.
Where does this data come from?
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings via licensed vehicle-data providers, aggregated per model year (minimum 40 listings per point) and compared with the Subaru Forester's median new price today (33287 new listings). Refreshed 2026-10-25. Republish with attribution to CarWhere (carwhere.com).