2004 Subaru Forester prices in the U.S.
The median asking price for a 2004 Subaru Forester in the U.S. is $4,000 based on 27 active listings.
As of July 25, 2026, the median asking price for a 2004 Subaru Forester in the U.S. is $4,000, based on 27 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
◷ Updated July 25, 2026 ▤ 27 active dealer listings, refreshed daily Methodology →
Typical: $3,350–$6,394 — the middle half of 27 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 $3,350–$6,394 typical range isn't randomness — one factor explains most of it:
The same car typically asks $2,500 in Utah but $8,250 in Colorado.
Trim-level pricing isn't reliable enough for this model yet — mileage and configuration explain most of the spread above.
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 $4,366 (July 2026) — down 27.2% from $5,995 in July 2025.
Monthly price table
| Month | Median price | Typical range | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $4,366 | $2,938–$6,845 | 32 |
| June 2026 | $5,300 | $3,995–$7,798 | 29 |
| May 2026 | $5,500 | $4,237–$7,500 | 37 |
| 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 | $4,375–$7,850 | 12 |
| August 2025 | $4,875 | $3,325–$5,371 | 14 |
| July 2025 | $5,995 | $5,961–$7,999 | 10 |
2004 Subaru Forester prices by state
| State | Typical price | Listed this year | Active now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $4,122 | 18 | 4 Shop 2003–2005 nearby → |
| Oregon | $5,501 | 15 | 4 Shop 2003–2005 nearby → |
| Colorado | $8,250 | 14 | 2 Shop 2003–2005 nearby → |
| California | $4,499 | 10 | 1 Shop 2003–2005 nearby → |
| Pennsylvania | $3,492 | 10 | 0 |
| New Jersey | $4,690 | 8 | 1 Shop 2003–2005 nearby → |
| Florida | $4,900 | 5 | 1 Shop 2003–2005 nearby → |
| Utah | $2,500 | 5 | 1 Shop 2003–2005 nearby → |
| Virginia | $6,999 | 5 | 1 Shop 2003–2005 nearby → |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Why do 2004 Subaru Forester prices range from $1,234 to $10,194?
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 $3,350 and $6,394 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.
Is $4,837 a good price for a 2004 Subaru Forester?
$4,837 is the market average as of July 25, 2026. Anything meaningfully below the $4,000 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?
27 in total, nearly all pre-owned. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.
How we calculate these prices
We track 27 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 remove data errors, salvage titles, and monthly-payment figures posted as if they were sale prices. 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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