2003 Subaru Forester prices in the U.S.
The median pre-owned asking price for a 2003 Subaru Forester in the U.S. is $4,522 based on 32 active listings.
As of September 9, 2026, the median asking price for a used 2003 Subaru Forester in the U.S. is $4,522, based on 32 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
◷ Updated September 9, 2026 ▤ 32 active dealer listings, refreshed daily
Typical: $3,556–$6,994 — the middle half of 32 asking prices
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 2003 Subaru Forester
The $3,556–$6,994 typical range isn't randomness — two factors explain most of it:
Asking prices run about $7,500 at 90K–105K miles and fall to $4,241 over 105K miles — roughly $2,200 for every 10,000 miles.
The same car typically asks $2,997 in Utah but $5,414 in Illinois.
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2003 Subaru Forester: a fair price for your mileage
A 2003 Subaru Forester sheds roughly $2,200 for every 10,000 miles. Find your mileage below.
| Mileage ⓘ | Based on ⓘ | Fair price ⓘ | Typical range ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90K–105K miles | 5 listings | $7,500 | $4,289–$7,995 |
| Over 105K miles | 23 listings | $4,241 | $3,147–$5,245 |
Same trim and condition assumed — mileage is the biggest lever after configuration.
Trim-level pricing isn't reliable enough for this model yet — mileage and configuration explain most of the spread above.
Live 2003 Subaru Forester listings, priced by VIN
Every VIN links to a full market report: decode, active listings and the local price band. Shop 2002–2004 Subaru Forester listings on VehiSales →.
Price history
Median asking price by month · shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile)
The median listing price for a 2003 Subaru Forester is $5,500 (September 2026) — up 29.5% from $4,247 in August 2025.
Monthly price table
| Month | Median price | Typical range | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $5,500 | $3,999–$6,975 | 13 |
| August 2026 | $4,575 | $3,606–$6,503 | 34 |
| July 2026 | $4,500 | $3,988–$5,495 | 25 |
| June 2026 | $4,392 | $3,249–$6,295 | 28 |
| May 2026 | $4,550 | $3,425–$5,781 | 30 |
| April 2026 | $3,748 | $2,862–$6,121 | 16 |
| March 2026 | $4,549 | $4,175–$5,925 | 23 |
| February 2026 | $3,995 | $3,795–$4,999 | 17 |
| January 2026 | $4,500 | $3,812–$6,990 | 16 |
| December 2025 | $4,995 | $3,948–$5,744 | 15 |
| November 2025 | $4,995 | $2,872–$5,694 | 15 |
| October 2025 | $3,997 | $3,598–$4,995 | 11 |
| September 2025 | $4,850 | $2,924–$6,538 | 10 |
| August 2025 | $4,247 | $2,896–$5,249 | 10 |
2003 Subaru Forester prices by state
| State | Typical price | Listed this year | Active now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $3,995 | 29 | 9 Shop 2002–2004 nearby → |
| Colorado | $4,618 | 10 | 1 Shop 2002–2004 nearby → |
| North Carolina | $3,999 | 9 | 3 Shop 2002–2004 nearby → |
| Oregon | $4,650 | 9 | 5 Shop 2002–2004 nearby → |
| California | $4,150 | 8 | 1 Shop 2002–2004 nearby → |
| Illinois | $5,414 | 6 | 1 Shop 2002–2004 nearby → |
| Ohio | $4,780 | 6 | 0 |
| Texas | $4,495 | 6 | 2 Shop 2002–2004 nearby → |
| Arizona | $4,999 | 5 | 1 Shop 2002–2004 nearby → |
| Utah | $2,997 | 5 | 2 Shop 2002–2004 nearby → |
Listed this year counts every 2003 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 2003 Subaru Forester
8 factory configurations left the plant as a 2003 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 2003 Subaru Forester prices range from $1,989 to $10,835?
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 $3,556 and $6,994 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.
How much should mileage change the price of a 2003 Subaru Forester?
Expect roughly $2,200 less for every 10,000 miles on the odometer. A 60K-mile example should cost about $6,600 less than a 30K-mile one of the same trim — check the fair-price-by-mileage table above for your band.
How many 2003 Subaru Forester are for sale right now?
32 in total, nearly all pre-owned. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.
How we calculate these prices
We track 32 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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