SUSPENSION

SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2007 IMPREZA, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 FORESTER, AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 SAAB 9-2X VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 THROUGH…

NHTSA campaign 11V464000
POWER TRAIN

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION PARKING ROD.

NHTSA campaign 02V282000
SEAT BELTS

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.

NHTSA campaign 03V047000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2003 Subaru Forester from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a Subaru Forester over the last 6 months — the market firmed $928 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$4,322
May 2026	$4,550
June 2026	$4,392
July 2026	$4,500
August 2026	$4,650
September 2026	$5,250

A little comparison goes a long way

What else could you drive?

Compare 2003 Subaru Forester with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.

About this comparison ↓

As of September 20, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2001–2004) to the 2003 Subaru Forester in this catalog, the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser has the lowest median asking price ($4,995, 34 listings with photos) and the 2003 Honda Element the highest ($6,900, 70 listings).

Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 20, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.

Your comparison starting point

2003 Subaru Forester

All trims · United States

$5,495

Comparison catalog median · 31 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$4,995

Median asking price · 34 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$3,440–$5,995

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Compare prices side by side

Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2003 Subaru Forester All trims	$5,495	$3,950–$6,888	31
2003 Honda CR-V All trims	$4,999	$3,999–$7,565	52
2003 Toyota Highlander All trims	$5,995	$4,900–$7,495	49
2003 Honda Element All trims	$6,900	$4,999–$8,995	70
2004 Nissan Xterra All trims	$4,999	$4,099–$6,498	34
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser All trims	$4,995	$3,440–$5,995	34

What these prices mean

Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.

Snapshot: September 20, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.

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Market by model year

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year	Units for sale	Median price	vs newest	Avg mileage
2026	16,862	$37,876	100%	668 mi
2025	2,506	$32,498	86%	17,205 mi
2024	1,695	$29,523	78%	33,095 mi
2023	2,232	$27,900	74%	41,526 mi
2022	1,223	$24,975	66%	59,915 mi
2021	1,168	$22,968	61%	68,647 mi
2020	1,256	$21,592	57%	75,903 mi
2019	1,376	$19,174	51%	85,368 mi