Based on 14 active Forester listings

2002 Subaru Forester prices in the U.S.

median asking price
$5,422 ↑ $398 · 30d

The median asking price for a 2002 Subaru Forester in the U.S. is $5,422 based on 14 active listings.

As of September 9, 2026, the median asking price for a 2002 Subaru Forester in the U.S. is $5,422, based on 14 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.

◷ Updated September 9, 2026 ▤ 14 active dealer listings, refreshed daily

2002 Subaru Forester — a typically priced live listing
2002 · live listing photo

Typical: $4,390–$6,748 — the middle half of 14 asking prices

Median $5,422
$2,489 low $14K high

Why the wide range? Price depends mostly on configuration and mileage — see below. This spread covers the middle 96% of asking prices: we exclude the cheapest and priciest 2% (payment-priced ads, typos, salvage) so outliers don't distort it.

What moves the price on a 2002 Subaru Forester

The $4,390–$6,748 typical range isn't randomness — one factor explains most of it:

Location
up to $1,575

The same car typically asks $3,525 in Oregon but $5,100 in Virginia.

What would a 2002 Subaru Forester cost per month?

Estimate the monthly payment on a $5,422 vehicle. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

10% down
7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$97
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $542 down
Amount financed
$4,880
Total interest
$940

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Trim-level pricing isn't reliable enough for this model yet — mileage and configuration explain most of the spread above.

Live 2002 Subaru Forester listings, priced by VIN

Delta vs typical Median $5,422

Every VIN links to a full market report: decode, active listings and the local price band. Shop 2001–2003 Subaru Forester listings on VehiSales →.

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$5,422
Pre-owned median (14)
175,302
Average mileage

Price history

Median asking price by month · shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile)

The median listing price for a 2002 Subaru Forester is $4,497 (August 2026) — down 10.0% from $4,995 in December 2025.

$2,000 $4,000 $6,000 Dec ’25 Feb ’26 Apr ’26 Jun ’26 Aug ’26
Monthly price table
Month Median price Typical range Vehicles listed
August 2026 $4,497 $2,499–$5,648 14
July 2026 $3,750 $2,496–$4,524 20
June 2026 $3,500 $2,346–$5,995 16
May 2026 $4,995 $2,562–$5,720 14
April 2026 $3,236 $1,981–$4,470 12
March 2026 $3,995 $3,050–$4,993 10
February 2026 $4,236 $3,462–$5,781 10
January 2026 $4,995 $2,995–$5,900 13
December 2025 $4,995 $3,995–$6,900 13

2002 Subaru Forester prices by state

California — 2 active listings Colorado — 1 active listings Oregon — 2 active listings Virginia — 6 listed this year, none active right now Washington — 4 active listings 2California — 2 active listings 1Colorado — 1 active listings 2Oregon — 2 active listings 4Washington — 4 active listings
Numbers = active listings in the busiest states; blue states have inventory now
State Typical price Listed this year Active now
Washington $4,745 18 4 Shop 2001–2003 nearby →
California $3,995 9 2 Shop 2001–2003 nearby →
Colorado $4,201 9 1 Shop 2001–2003 nearby →
Oregon $3,525 7 2 Shop 2001–2003 nearby →
Virginia $5,100 6 0

Listed this year counts every 2002 Subaru Forester first listed in 2026 (sold and active), with currently active cars as a floor. Typical price is the median of each car's latest asking price — or the average of active listings where this-year data is thin.

Factory configurations of the 2002 Subaru Forester

6 factory configurations left the plant as a 2002 Subaru Forester — the most common are below, each decoded into its own build sheet from the VIN pattern.

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Frequently asked questions

Why do 2002 Subaru Forester prices range from $2,489 to $13,957?

The spread comes down to configuration and mileage: higher-mileage, base-configuration examples sit near the low end, while low-mileage and premium configurations reach the top. Half of all listings fall between $4,390 and $6,748 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.

Is $6,038 a good price for a 2002 Subaru Forester?

$6,038 is the market average as of September 9, 2026. Anything meaningfully below the $5,422 median is priced to move — but always compare within the same trim and mileage band, since those two factors drive most of the spread.

How many 2002 Subaru Forester are for sale right now?

14 in total, nearly all pre-owned. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.

How we calculate these prices

We track 14 active listings for this vehicle across dealer sites nationwide, updated every day. Average and median are computed from real asking prices on live listings. We exclude the top and bottom 2% of prices to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded. Prices reflect dealer asking prices — not final sale prices — and exclude taxes, fees, and incentives. Trim and mileage move the price more than any other factor; see the breakdowns above.

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