2004 Subaru Forester prices in the U.S.
The median asking price for a 2004 Subaru Forester in the U.S. is $4,999 based on 23 active listings.
As of September 9, 2026, the median asking price for a 2004 Subaru Forester in the U.S. is $4,999, based on 23 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
◷ Updated September 9, 2026 ▤ 23 active dealer listings, refreshed daily ⛭ Generation: 2004–2010
Typical: $4,118–$7,096 — the middle half of 23 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 2004 Subaru Forester
The $4,118–$7,096 typical range isn't randomness — one factor explains most of it:
The same car typically asks $2,500 in Utah but $8,000 in Colorado.
What would a 2004 Subaru Forester cost per month?
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Trim-level pricing isn't reliable enough for this model yet — mileage and configuration explain most of the spread above.
Live 2004 Subaru Forester listings, priced by VIN
Every VIN links to a full market report: decode, active listings and the local price band. Shop 2003–2005 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 2004 Subaru Forester is $4,999 (September 2026) — down 16.6% from $5,995 in July 2025.
Monthly price table
| Month | Median price | Typical range | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $4,999 | $4,197–$7,094 | 15 |
| August 2026 | $4,845 | $3,484–$6,996 | 24 |
| July 2026 | $4,445 | $2,984–$6,945 | 38 |
| June 2026 | $5,150 | $3,996–$7,281 | 30 |
| May 2026 | $5,585 | $4,302–$7,446 | 38 |
| April 2026 | $5,975 | $3,995–$6,966 | 25 |
| March 2026 | $4,838 | $3,995–$6,596 | 32 |
| February 2026 | $4,775 | $3,571–$6,499 | 26 |
| January 2026 | $4,997 | $3,495–$7,165 | 19 |
| December 2025 | $4,995 | $3,946–$5,996 | 28 |
| November 2025 | $4,995 | $4,000–$6,240 | 16 |
| October 2025 | $4,925 | $3,924–$5,971 | 18 |
| September 2025 | $5,490 | $4,124–$7,350 | 10 |
| August 2025 | $4,924 | $3,325–$5,870 | 10 |
| July 2025 | $5,995 | $5,961–$7,999 | 10 |
2004 Subaru Forester prices by state
| State | Typical price | Listed this year | Active now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $4,322 | 20 | 3 Shop 2003–2005 nearby → |
| California | $4,999 | 17 | 5 Shop 2003–2005 nearby → |
| Colorado | $8,000 | 15 | 2 Shop 2003–2005 nearby → |
| Oregon | $6,000 | 14 | 3 Shop 2003–2005 nearby → |
| New Jersey | $4,780 | 11 | 3 Shop 2003–2005 nearby → |
| Pennsylvania | $3,242 | 10 | 0 |
| Florida | $4,950 | 8 | 1 Shop 2003–2005 nearby → |
| Virginia | $6,694 | 6 | 1 Shop 2003–2005 nearby → |
| Utah | $2,500 | 5 | 0 |
Listed this year counts every 2004 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 2004 Subaru Forester
10 factory configurations left the plant as a 2004 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 2004 Subaru Forester prices range from $2,638 to $14,384?
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 $4,118 and $7,096 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.
Is $6,297 a good price for a 2004 Subaru Forester?
$6,297 is the market average as of September 9, 2026. Anything meaningfully below the $4,999 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 2004 Subaru Forester are for sale right now?
23 in total, nearly all pre-owned. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.
How we calculate these prices
We track 23 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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