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2021 Subaru Forester Base
VIN
JF2SKADC2MH574573
Market price for this build
$19,481
106 comparable listings
No longer listed since around Jan 1, 2000
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Market price range
Based on 106 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of November 4, 2026Below market
$14,392
Typical price
$19,481
Above market
$24,241
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF2SKADC2MH574573Trim
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
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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
$6,854
Fuel
$8,000
Insurance
$8,000
Maintenance & repairs
$3,750
Total, 5 years
$26,604
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 $1,005 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 | $22,640 |
| September 2026 | $22,694 |
| October 2026 | $22,302 |
| November 2026 | $22,294 |
A little comparison goes a long way
About this comparison ↓What else could you drive?
Compare 2021 Subaru Forester with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of November 4, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Subaru Forester in this catalog, the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport has the lowest median asking price ($19,899, 1,628 listings with photos) and the 2021 Toyota Venza the highest ($26,905, 389 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot November 4, 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
2021 Subaru Forester
All trims · United States
$21,998Comparison catalog median · 1,119 listings with photos in the comparison sample
This VIN is not in the filtered catalog sample. Comparisons use the model median when available.
Middle 50%: $19,670–$24,304
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$53 lower median
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$21,945Median asking price · 1,005 qualifying listings
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$2,701 higher median
2021 Honda CR-V
All trims
$24,699Median asking price · 1,473 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$22,347–$26,895
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$2,099 lower median
2021 Ford Bronco Sport
All trims
$19,899Median asking price · 1,628 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$17,890–$21,993
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$4,907 higher median
2021 Toyota Venza
All trims
$26,905Median asking price · 389 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$24,084–$29,389
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Subaru Forester All trims | $21,998 | $19,670–$24,304 | 1,119 |
| 2021 Toyota RAV4 All trims | $25,995 | $23,000–$28,952 | 2,507 |
| 2021 Mazda CX-5 All trims | $21,945 | $19,910–$23,977 | 1,005 |
| 2021 Honda CR-V All trims | $24,699 | $22,347–$26,895 | 1,473 |
| 2021 Ford Bronco Sport All trims | $19,899 | $17,890–$21,993 | 1,628 |
| 2021 Toyota Venza All trims | $26,905 | $24,084–$29,389 | 389 |
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 4, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 23 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 | 2,797 | $31,732 | 100% | 18,543 mi |
| 2024 | 2,418 | $28,939 | 91% | 33,454 mi |
| 2023 | 2,607 | $27,186 | 86% | 41,367 mi |
| 2022 | 1,177 | $24,500 | 77% | 59,921 mi |
| 2021 | 1,461 | $21,978 | 69% | 70,762 mi |
| 2020 | 1,610 | $20,982 | 66% | 76,005 mi |
| 2019 | 1,514 | $18,686 | 59% | 85,174 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
