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2021 Subaru Forester Base
VIN
JF2SKADC0MH419973
FAIR PRICE
· within $179 of the typical market price
Lemon Grove, CA
Listed at
$19,179
typical market $19,000 · 109 comps
This 2021 Subaru Forester Base is listed at $19,179 with 64,899 miles in Lemon Grove, CA.
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Sold by Guardians Auto
8141 Broadway, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
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2021 Subaru Forester Base
VIN JF2SKADC0MH419973
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Market price range
Based on 109 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of November 2, 2026This vehicle · $19,179
Below market
$14,306
Typical price
$19,000
Above market
$24,231
This vehicle: $19,179 — within $179 of the typical market price ($19,000)
Asking $19,179 · typical market price $19,000 · based on 109 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $816 (−4.1%) over 25 days.
Oct 8, 2026 · $19,995
Nov 2, 2026 · $19,179
Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN JF2SKADC0MH419973, spanning 25 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians Auto | Lemon Grove, CA 91945 | $19,179 | 64,899 mi | 2026-11-02 | 7 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians Auto | Lemon Grove, CA 91945 | $19,995 | 64,899 mi | 2026-10-09 | 11 d ago |
| Ken Grody Ford Carlsbad | Carlsbad, CA 92008 | $23,500 | 44,907 mi | 2025-08-09 | 445 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF2SKADC0MH419973Trim
Base
Engine
Horsepower
182
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel
Gasoline
Model year
2021
Made by
SUBARU CORPORATION
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✓ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✓ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Subaru
Window sticker on file for this VIN
The original window sticker for this Forester
Factory equipment, the options actually installed and the price this car left the line with — the same document that hung on the glass in the showroom.
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Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
29
MPG
City
26
MPG
Highway
33
MPG
$1,600
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 29 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2021 Subaru Forester likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Depreciation
$6,748
Fuel
$8,000
Insurance
$8,000
Maintenance & repairs
$3,750
Total, 5 years
$26,498
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearOverall
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2021 Subaru Forester SUV AWD
Model-level data for the 2021 Subaru Forester from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed October 26, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2021 Subaru Forester over the last 6 months — the market softened $573 in that span.
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | $23,299 |
| July 2026 | $22,980 |
| August 2026 | $22,685 |
| September 2026 | $22,745 |
| October 2026 | $22,388 |
| November 2026 | $22,726 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2021 Subaru Forester with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of November 2, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Subaru Forester in this catalog, the 2021 Honda HR-V has the lowest median asking price ($19,485, 426 listings with photos) and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 the highest ($25,994, 2,722 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot November 2, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
The car you are viewing
2021 Subaru Forester
Base · United States
$19,179Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $19,058 · 127 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $16,160–$22,023
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: Base · 64,899 mi · view VIN
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$6,815 higher median
2021 Toyota RAV4
All trims
$25,994Median asking price · 2,722 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$22,998–$28,899
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$5,513 higher median
2021 Honda CR-V
All trims
$24,692Median asking price · 1,606 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$22,378–$26,980
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$306 higher median
2021 Honda HR-V
All trims
$19,485Median asking price · 426 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$17,448–$21,199
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$721 higher median
2021 Ford Bronco Sport
All trims
$19,900Median asking price · 1,758 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$17,890–$21,995
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Subaru Forester Base | $19,058 | $16,160–$22,023 | 127 |
| 2021 Mazda CX-5 All trims | $21,990 | $19,887–$23,979 | 1,125 |
| 2021 Toyota RAV4 All trims | $25,994 | $22,998–$28,899 | 2,722 |
| 2021 Honda CR-V All trims | $24,692 | $22,378–$26,980 | 1,606 |
| 2021 Honda HR-V All trims | $19,485 | $17,448–$21,199 | 426 |
| 2021 Ford Bronco Sport All trims | $19,900 | $17,890–$21,995 | 1,758 |
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: November 2, 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
Gen 5 · 2019–2025What 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,905 | $31,737 | 100% | 18,399 mi |
| 2024 | 2,517 | $28,922 | 91% | 33,134 mi |
| 2023 | 2,795 | $27,156 | 86% | 41,126 mi |
| 2022 | 1,234 | $24,490 | 77% | 59,940 mi |
| 2021 | 1,526 | $21,998 | 69% | 69,959 mi |
| 2020 | 1,695 | $20,995 | 66% | 75,398 mi |
| 2019 | 1,576 | $18,899 | 60% | 84,653 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
