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2021 Subaru Forester Base
VIN
JF2SKADC3MH558530
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $2,323 above typical price
Bethany, CT
Listed at
$21,999
typical market $19,676 · 89 comps
This 2021 Subaru Forester Base is listed at $21,999 with 47,009 miles in Bethany, CT.
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Sold by Green Light Auto Sales
9 Russell Rd, Bethany, CT 06524
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VIN report
2021 Subaru Forester Base
VIN JF2SKADC3MH558530
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Market price range
Based on 89 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 1, 2026This vehicle · $21,999
Below market
$14,918
Typical price
$19,676
Above market
$23,796
This vehicle: $21,999 — $2,323 above the typical market price ($19,676)
Asking $21,999 · typical market price $19,676 · based on 89 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
May 15, 2026 · $21,999
Oct 1, 2026 · $21,999
Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN JF2SKADC3MH558530, spanning 5 months.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Light Auto Sales | Bethany, CT 6524 | $21,999 | 47,009 mi | 2026-10-01 | 1 h ago |
| Green Light Auto Sales CT | Bethany, CT 6524 | $22,997 | 47,009 mi | 2026-09-30 | 1 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tasca Ford Mazda Subaru Yonkers | Yonkers, NY 10704 | $21,995 | 46,927 mi | 2026-05-15 | 113 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF2SKADC3MH558530Trim
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
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
$7,740
Fuel
$8,000
Insurance
$8,250
Maintenance & repairs
$3,750
Total, 5 years
$27,740
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 September 26, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2021 Subaru Forester over the last 6 months — the market firmed $651 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $23,348 |
| June 2026 | $23,320 |
| July 2026 | $22,998 |
| August 2026 | $22,940 |
| September 2026 | $22,998 |
| October 2026 | $23,999 |
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As of October 1, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Subaru Forester in this catalog, the 2021 Nissan Rogue has the lowest median asking price ($18,980, 2,023 listings with photos) and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 the highest ($26,462, 2,498 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 1, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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2021 Subaru Forester
Base · United States
$22,997Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $19,480 · 118 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $16,450–$22,171
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Subaru Forester Base | $19,480 | $16,450–$22,171 | 118 |
| 2021 Mazda CX-5 All trims | $22,599 | $20,200–$24,518 | 935 |
| 2021 Honda CR-V All trims | $24,998 | $22,950–$27,292 | 1,488 |
| 2021 Toyota RAV4 All trims | $26,462 | $23,699–$29,485 | 2,498 |
| 2021 Ford Bronco Sport All trims | $20,397 | $18,516–$22,495 | 1,658 |
| 2021 Nissan Rogue All trims | $18,980 | $16,914–$20,995 | 2,023 |
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: October 1, 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 | 2,692 | $32,336 | 100% | 17,613 mi |
| 2024 | 1,997 | $29,170 | 90% | 33,496 mi |
| 2023 | 2,492 | $27,696 | 86% | 41,364 mi |
| 2022 | 1,211 | $24,775 | 77% | 59,936 mi |
| 2021 | 1,328 | $22,750 | 70% | 68,597 mi |
| 2020 | 1,435 | $21,299 | 66% | 76,317 mi |
| 2019 | 1,429 | $19,000 | 59% | 85,540 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
