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2021 Subaru Forester Base
VIN
JF2SKADC5MH554656
GOOD DEAL
· $4,005 below typical price
Frederick, MD
Listed at
$15,995
typical market $20,000 · 79 comps
This 2021 Subaru Forester Base is listed at $15,995 with 35,333 miles in Frederick, MD.
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Sold by Auto Choice
499 W Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701
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- Mon–Sat
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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2021 Subaru Forester Base
VIN JF2SKADC5MH554656
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Market price range
Based on 79 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 20, 2026This vehicle · $15,995
Below market
$14,480
Typical price
$20,000
Above market
$23,926
This vehicle: $15,995 — $4,005 below the typical market price ($20,000)
Asking $15,995 · typical market price $20,000 · based on 79 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Jul 29, 2026 · $15,995
Sep 21, 2026 · $15,995
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN JF2SKADC5MH554656, spanning 54 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Choice | Frederick, MD 21701 | $15,995 | 35,333 mi | 2026-09-21 | 3 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF2SKADC5MH554656Trim
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
$5,628
Fuel
$8,000
Insurance
$8,200
Maintenance & repairs
$3,750
Total, 5 years
$25,578
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 August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2021 Subaru Forester over the last 6 months — the market firmed $110 in that span.
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $22,998 |
| May 2026 | $23,348 |
| June 2026 | $23,350 |
| July 2026 | $22,999 |
| August 2026 | $22,990 |
| September 2026 | $23,108 |
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 September 23, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Subaru Forester in this catalog, the 2021 Honda HR-V has the lowest median asking price ($19,880, 362 listings with photos) and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 the highest ($26,690, 2,145 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 23, 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
$15,995Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $19,950 · 109 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $16,919–$22,294
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: Base · 35,333 mi · view VIN
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$9,003 higher median
2021 Honda CR-V
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$24,998Median asking price · 1,331 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$22,981–$27,199
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2021 Mazda CX-30
All trims
$19,990Median asking price · 384 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$17,973–$21,968
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$3,885 higher median
2021 Honda HR-V
All trims
$19,880Median asking price · 362 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$17,838–$21,977
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$10,695 higher median
2021 Toyota RAV4
All trims
$26,690Median asking price · 2,145 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$23,889–$29,506
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Subaru Forester Base | $19,950 | $16,919–$22,294 | 109 |
| 2021 Mazda CX-5 All trims | $22,900 | $20,277–$24,900 | 851 |
| 2021 Honda CR-V All trims | $24,998 | $22,981–$27,199 | 1,331 |
| 2021 Mazda CX-30 All trims | $19,990 | $17,973–$21,968 | 384 |
| 2021 Honda HR-V All trims | $19,880 | $17,838–$21,977 | 362 |
| 2021 Toyota RAV4 All trims | $26,690 | $23,889–$29,506 | 2,145 |
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 23, 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 | 2,559 | $32,537 | 100% | 17,499 mi |
| 2024 | 1,678 | $29,490 | 91% | 33,073 mi |
| 2023 | 2,257 | $27,813 | 85% | 41,091 mi |
| 2022 | 1,197 | $24,990 | 77% | 59,736 mi |
| 2021 | 1,170 | $22,762 | 70% | 69,290 mi |
| 2020 | 1,274 | $21,458 | 66% | 76,066 mi |
| 2019 | 1,383 | $19,154 | 59% | 85,633 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
