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2021 Subaru Forester Base
VIN
JF2SKADC4MH448912
GOOD DEAL
· $1,515 below typical price
Independence, MO
Listed at
$18,465
typical market $19,980 · 109 comps
This 2021 Subaru Forester Base is listed at $18,465 with 77,953 miles in Independence, MO.
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Sold by Bob Sight Independence Kia
1700 South Noland Road, Independence, MO 64055
Hours: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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2021 Subaru Forester Base
VIN JF2SKADC4MH448912
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Market price range
Based on 109 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of November 10, 2026This vehicle · $18,465
Below market
$14,557
Typical price
$19,980
Above market
$23,565
This vehicle: $18,465 — $1,515 below the typical market price ($19,980)
Asking $18,465 · typical market price $19,980 · based on 109 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $655 (−3.4%) over 15 days.
Oct 26, 2026 · $19,120
Nov 10, 2026 · $18,465
Asking prices recorded across 5 listing dates for VIN JF2SKADC4MH448912, spanning 15 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Sight Independence Kia | Independence, MO 64055 | $18,465 | 77,953 mi | 2026-11-10 | 1 d ago |
| Bob Sight Honda | Lawrence, KS 66046 | $17,766 | 77,953 mi | 2026-10-16 | 1 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Sight Independence Kia | Independence, MO 64055 | $18,465 | 77,949 mi | 2026-11-09 | 1 d ago |
| Bob Sight Honda | 66047 | $19,199 | 77,949 mi | 2026-10-18 | 4 d ago |
| Bob Sight Honda | Lawrence, KS 66046 | $17,766 | 77,949 mi | 2026-10-16 | 1 d ago |
| McCarthy Subaru of Lawrence | Lawrence, KS 66047 | $25,428 | — | 2021-04-30 | 2021 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF2SKADC4MH448912Trim
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
$6,497
Fuel
$8,000
Insurance
$6,250
Maintenance & repairs
$3,750
Total, 5 years
$24,497
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 $1,300 in that span.
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | $23,298 |
| July 2026 | $22,977 |
| August 2026 | $22,624 |
| September 2026 | $22,636 |
| October 2026 | $22,224 |
| November 2026 | $21,998 |
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 11, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Subaru Forester in this catalog, the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport has the lowest median asking price ($19,725, 1,698 listings with photos) and the 2021 Toyota Venza the highest ($26,780, 407 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot November 11, 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
$18,465Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $19,147 · 116 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $16,378–$21,938
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: Base · 77,953 mi · view VIN
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2021 Ford Bronco Sport
All trims
$19,725Median asking price · 1,698 qualifying listings
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2021 Toyota Venza
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$26,780Median asking price · 407 qualifying listings
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Subaru Forester Base | $19,147 | $16,378–$21,938 | 116 |
| 2021 Mazda CX-5 All trims | $21,768 | $19,670–$23,697 | 1,048 |
| 2021 Toyota RAV4 All trims | $25,891 | $22,990–$28,745 | 2,633 |
| 2021 Honda CR-V All trims | $24,314 | $22,000–$26,550 | 1,527 |
| 2021 Ford Bronco Sport All trims | $19,725 | $17,784–$21,850 | 1,698 |
| 2021 Toyota Venza All trims | $26,780 | $23,900–$29,287 | 407 |
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 11, 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 | 2,855 | $31,400 | 100% | 18,983 mi |
| 2024 | 2,590 | $28,709 | 91% | 33,541 mi |
| 2023 | 2,583 | $26,999 | 86% | 41,607 mi |
| 2022 | 1,186 | $24,240 | 77% | 60,609 mi |
| 2021 | 1,442 | $21,889 | 70% | 70,748 mi |
| 2020 | 1,643 | $20,763 | 66% | 76,902 mi |
| 2019 | 1,520 | $18,656 | 59% | 84,759 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
