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2023 Subaru Forester prices in the U.S.
$27,904
Median pre-owned asking price
1,760 pre-owned listings · Updated September 10, 2026
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National price overview
Typical asking price range
$25,900 – $29,688 All 2,128 listings · Middle 50% of asking pricesMedian asking price
$27,982Trim, mileage and condition change what a comparable vehicle costs.
As of September 10, 2026, the median asking price for a used 2023 Subaru Forester in the U.S. is $27,904, based on 1,760 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
Price range, sample and methodology details
The median pre-owned asking price for a 2023 Subaru Forester in the U.S. is $27,904 based on 1,760 pre-owned listings (of 2,128 total).
Based on 2,128 active dealer listings, refreshed daily.
Typical: $25,900–$29,688 — the middle half of 2,128 asking prices
Median $27,982
$19K low
$33K 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% to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded.
$27,904
Pre-owned median (1,760)
41,142
Average mileage
What moves the price
Mileage
Asking prices run about $30,143 under 15K miles and fall to $17,995 over 105K miles — roughly $1,200 for every 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles; trim, condition and equipment also vary.
Observed spread: up to $12,148Location
Typical asking prices are $26,820 in Alabama but $30,995 in Alaska. These are different listing samples, not a measured location adjustment for the same vehicle.
Observed spread: up to $4,175About these price differences
The $25,900–$29,688 typical range isn't randomness — two factors explain most of it:
Biggest factor in these observed spreads: Mileage. These groups contain different vehicles.
Find your mileage and trim in the configurator below.
Configure the exact car
Choose a state and trim once to update the connected price tables and charts for a 2023 Subaru Forester. Mileage adjusts the estimate only.
Total miles the car has already driven, as shown on its odometer.
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Estimated asking price · All trims
$27,982
$25,900
–
$29,688
2,128 listings · Nationwide
ⓘ This is a modelled estimate based on current listings and market data. Actual prices may vary.
Estimate assumptions
at typical mileage, nationwide
Modelled from 2,128 real asking prices, adjusted for mileage and location. An illustrative estimate from mixed listing groups, not matched vehicles. Not a formal appraisal.
Live 2023 Subaru Forester listings, priced by VIN
Compared with all listings
All-listings median $27,982
2023 Subaru Forester
Base
$13,990
VIN JF2SKAAC2PH446357
−$13,992 · vs all-listings median
2023 Subaru Forester
Base
$14,995
VIN JF2SKAAC9PH421634
−$12,987 · vs all-listings median
2023 Subaru Forester
Base
$15,900
VIN JF2SKAACXPH442055
−$12,082 · vs all-listings median
View 9 more priced VINs
- Trim not specified VIN JF2SKAEC0PH538352 $19,995 −$7,987 vs median
- Base VIN JF2SKAAC3PH482266 $21,691 −$6,291 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN JF2SKADC9PH486401 $22,395 −$5,587 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN JF2SKAEC1PH460907 $22,995 −$4,987 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN JF2SKAEC8PH481690 $22,990 −$4,992 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN JF2SKAMC2PH478978 $24,345 −$3,637 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN JF2SKADC9PH474362 $25,370 −$2,612 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN JF2SKAPC2PH467698 $24,995 −$2,987 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN JF2SKAEC3PH484982 $25,735 −$2,247 vs median
Price differences are not deal ratings. Compare equipment, mileage and vehicle history before judging a price.
Every VIN links to a full market report: decode, active listings and the local price band.
2023 Subaru Forester: a fair price for your mileage
Mileage means the miles recorded on the odometer. Compare asking prices in your mileage band, then select a trim — the equipment version — to narrow the comparison where data is available.
Across the national mileage bands, the overall difference is roughly $1,200 per 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles, not depreciation of the same car.
Region · trim United States · All trims
Active listings 2,128
Median asking price $27,982
Mileage means the total miles on the odometer. Each point shows the median asking price for a mileage band; shaded areas show the middle 50% of prices.
Swipe the chart horizontally to see every mileage band.
Counts cover the selected region and trim, including listings without usable mileage. Thin mileage bands and rare or unknown trims may be omitted from the chart.
View the full national mileage price table
| Mileage ⓘ | Based on ⓘ | Fair price ⓘ | Typical range ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 15K miles | 185 listings | $30,143 | $29K–$31K |
| 15K–30K miles | 661 listings | $29,275 | $28K–$30K |
| 30K–45K miles | 578 listings | $27,945 | $27K–$29K |
| 45K–60K miles | 294 listings | $27,106 | $26K–$29K |
| 60K–75K miles | 163 listings | $25,361 | $24K–$27K |
| 75K–90K miles | 118 listings | $23,092 | $22K–$25K |
| 90K–105K miles | 69 listings | $21,995 | $20K–$24K |
| Over 105K miles | 53 listings | $17,995 | $16K–$20K |
United States — all states. These bands combine different trims, conditions and listing histories. They do not hold trim or condition constant.
Trim-level pricing isn't reliable enough for this model yet — mileage and configuration explain most of the spread above.
Understand the differences
2023 Subaru Forester: VIN configurations and specifications
Multiple VIN patterns can share the same trim. Compare their recorded equipment, then open a specification page for the full details.
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Sport ES, HK, Smart 2.5L 4-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: JF2SKAJC · year code P$27,991 Median asking price · U.S. 233 priced listings · September 6, 2026
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Base Plus ES 2.5L 4-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: JF2SKACC · year code P$24,872 Median asking price · U.S. 92 priced listings · September 6, 2026
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Limited ES Base, Smart 2.5L 4-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: JF2SKANC · year code P$28,660 Median asking price · U.S. 68 priced listings · September 6, 2026
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Wilderness ES, Navi(HK), Smart 2.5L 4-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: JF2SKAMC · year code P$29,313 Median asking price · U.S. 311 priced listings · September 6, 2026
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Sport ES Base, Smart 2.5L 4-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: JF2SKAGC · year code P$26,998 Median asking price · U.S. 25 priced listings · September 6, 2026
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Limited ES, Navi(HK), Smart 2.5L 4-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: JF2SKAPC · year code P$29,299 Median asking price · U.S. 374 priced listings · September 6, 2026
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Premium ES, Smart 2.5L 4-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: JF2SKAEC · year code P$26,995 Median asking price · U.S. 480 priced listings · September 6, 2026
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Base ES 2.5L 4-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: JF2SKAAC · year code P$22,135 Median asking price · U.S. 77 priced listings · September 6, 2026
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Wilderness ES, Smart 2.5L 4-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: JF2SKALC · year code P$27,998 Median asking price · U.S. 33 priced listings · September 6, 2026
Where these specifications come from
Specifications combine decoded VIN data, including NHTSA vPIC , with inventory records. If decoding does not identify a trim, a recorded inventory trim may be shown. VIN patterns do not confirm every installed option.
Counts describe observed VINs in our database, not factory production totals. Prices are median asking prices from qualifying U.S. listings, not original MSRP. Check the vehicle’s build sheet for exact equipment.
FACTORY REFERENCE
2023 Subaru Forester factory brochure
Model-year reference for features and equipment. Actual VIN equipment may differ.
FACTORY BROCHURE
2023 Subaru Forester PDF Brochure
2023 · US · 13 pages
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Price history
Change state or trim for this report →
View national price history · all trims
Median asking price by month — U.S., all trims · shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile)
The median listing price for a 2023 Subaru Forester is $28,000 (September 2026) — down 3.4% from $28,991 in September 2025.
Monthly price table
| Month | Median price | Typical range | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $28,000 | $26K–$30K | 1,632 |
| August 2026 | $27,999 | $26K–$30K | 3,148 |
| July 2026 | $28,172 | $26K–$30K | 3,224 |
| June 2026 | $28,140 | $26K–$30K | 3,096 |
| May 2026 | $28,299 | $26K–$30K | 3,058 |
| April 2026 | $28,200 | $26K–$30K | 2,929 |
| March 2026 | $27,998 | $26K–$30K | 3,026 |
| February 2026 | $27,642 | $26K–$29K | 2,750 |
| January 2026 | $27,350 | $26K–$29K | 2,260 |
| December 2025 | $27,474 | $26K–$29K | 1,567 |
| November 2025 | $27,982 | $26K–$30K | 1,085 |
| October 2025 | $28,708 | $27K–$30K | 908 |
| September 2025 | $28,991 | $27K–$31K | 570 |
2023 Subaru Forester prices by state
See how asking prices vary across states. Looking for a 2023 Subaru Forester for sale near you? Open your state's price guide to compare its market, then follow the local listings link to browse available vehicles.
United States · all trims · snapshot September 10, 2026. Explore state markets below. Prices and counts cover all trims in each state; the full comparison table remains available below the map.
Explore 44 more state markets
Mississippi
Typical asking price
$28,390
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 25
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Montana
Typical asking price
$28,990
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 51
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
New Mexico
Typical asking price
$28,994
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 40
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Wyoming
Typical asking price
$29,762
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 18
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Hawaii
Typical asking price
$28,995
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 13
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
North Dakota
Typical asking price
$27,944
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 32
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
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What does this map show?
The numbers are active listings, not prices. Badges mark the 8 busiest mapped states to keep the map readable; other states can also have listings.
Hover over a state or focus it with your keyboard for details. Click a linked state or its number to open that state's price page.
State details will appear here. On a phone, tap a linked state to open its prices; use the full table for easier browsing.
Scroll the map sideways on smaller screens. Numbers stay large enough to read.
Most active listings
Other states with active listings
No active listings or insufficient data
Alaska and Hawaii are not drawn on this map. Where qualifying data is available, they appear in the full state table. Grey does not necessarily mean no cars are for sale.
View all states and prices
Listed this year counts every 2023 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.
EXPLORE THE YEARS
Other Subaru Forester years
Same model, a different chapter. Start with a nearby year, or open the complete timeline.
An earlier model year
2022
Subaru Forester
Typical asking price
$25,133
Explore this year →
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2023
Subaru Forester
Typical asking price
$27,982
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A newer model year
2024
Subaru Forester
Typical asking price
$29,790
Explore this year →
See how model-year prices compare
U.S. market · All trimsDifferent model years, shown on the same dollar scale. Median asking price where available; otherwise average. These are different vehicles, not a forecast of your car’s value.
- 2026 $37,737 Median
- 2025 $32,800 Median
- 2024 $29,790 Median
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You are here 2023 $27,982 Median
- 2022 $25,133 Median
- 2021 $23,028 Median
- 2020 $21,876 Median
- 2019 $19,282 Median
- 2018 $16,990 Median
- 2017 $15,143 Median
- 2016 $12,995 Median
- 2015 $11,399 Median
- 2014 $9,995 Median
- 2013 $8,995 Median
- 2012 $7,996 Median
- 2011 $7,864 Median
Showing the newest 16 priced model years plus your current year when older. Open the complete timeline below for older years.
Explore all 25 other model years
Pick a year to open its price report. Prices compare different vehicles and equipment, not the changing value of one car.
Nearby model years
2018
$16,990
2019
$19,282
2020
$21,876
2021
$23,028
2022
$25,133
2024
$29,790
2025
$32,800
2026
$37,737
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What would a 2023 Subaru Forester cost per month?
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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$499
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $2,798 down
Amount financed
$25,184
Total interest
$4,756
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.
Before you buy
A few important steps can help you buy with confidence.
- Check title and accident history
- Arrange an independent inspection
- Review factory equipment
- Check recalls by VIN
Frequently asked questions
Why do 2023 Subaru Forester prices range from $18,635 to $33,250?
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 $25,900 and $29,688 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.
How much should mileage change the price of a 2023 Subaru Forester?
Across the lowest- and highest-mileage groups, asking prices differ by roughly $1,200 per 10,000 miles. These groups contain different vehicles: this is not a same-trim adjustment or a forecast for one car. Compare the mileage and trim tables, then check condition, equipment and vehicle history.
How many 2023 Subaru Forester are for sale right now?
2,128 in total. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.
Is this the trade-in value or private-party value of my 2023 Subaru Forester?
These figures describe dealer asking prices, not trade-in offers, private-party sale values or completed sale prices. Use them to compare advertised vehicles. To find out what a buyer or dealer would pay for your car, request an offer that takes its mileage, condition, equipment and history into account.
How we calculate these prices
We track 2,128 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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