Subaru Forester depreciation
A 2026 Subaru Forester averages $37,626 — a 2002 averages $4,726 (87% lower).
Updated July 25, 2026 · Live dealer listing data
Average price by model year
| Year | Average price | Avg. mileage | vs. previous year | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $37,626 | 776 | +$4,479 | 11,179 |
| 2025 | $33,147 | 14,748 | +$3,512 | 1,672 |
| 2024 | $29,635 | 31,819 | +$1,784 | 1,186 |
| 2023 | $27,851 | 38,074 | +$2,369 | 2,008 |
| 2022 | $25,482 | 55,041 | +$2,579 | 794 |
| 2021 | $22,903 | 65,380 | +$1,270 | 854 |
| 2020 | $21,633 | 73,518 | +$2,593 | 883 |
| 2019 | $19,040 | 85,229 | +$1,680 | 774 |
| 2018 | $17,360 | 91,166 | +$2,059 | 907 |
| 2017 | $15,301 | 101,252 | +$1,638 | 810 |
| 2016 | $13,663 | 107,717 | +$1,690 | 598 |
| 2015 | $11,973 | 113,793 | +$1,678 | 789 |
| 2014 | $10,295 | 123,930 | +$1,595 | 470 |
| 2013 | $8,700 | 124,626 | +$151 | 109 |
| 2012 | $8,549 | 126,278 | +$643 | 122 |
| 2011 | $7,906 | 126,565 | +$402 | 143 |
| 2010 | $7,504 | 129,537 | +$930 | 187 |
| 2009 | $6,574 | 140,268 | +$819 | 91 |
| 2008 | $5,755 | 149,244 | −$749 | 51 |
| 2007 | $6,504 | 137,849 | +$884 | 55 |
| 2006 | $5,620 | 147,691 | −$723 | 49 |
| 2005 | $6,343 | 152,154 | +$1,506 | 23 |
| 2004 | $4,837 | 155,855 | −$143 | 27 |
| 2003 | $4,980 | 128,270 | +$254 | 23 |
| 2002 | $4,726 | 171,167 | — | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Subaru Forester depreciate per year?
A Subaru Forester averages out to roughly 3.6% of value lost per year, though real-world depreciation is front-loaded — steepest in the first few years. A 2026 averages $37,626, while a 2002 — 24 years older — averages $4,726: 87% lower overall. Figures come from live dealer listings, updated July 25, 2026.
Which Subaru Forester model year is cheapest?
The 2002 Subaru Forester is the most affordable model year we track, averaging $4,726 — 87% below the 2026 average of $37,626. Compare every year in the table above.
How many Subaru Forester model years can I compare here?
This depreciation curve covers 25 model years, from 2002 to 2026, each averaged from live dealer listings and refreshed daily.
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