This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $4,299 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$77

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $430 down

Amount financed

$3,869

Total interest

$751

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for JF1SG67665H701447

Engine

2.5L

Drivetrain

AWD/All-Wheel Drive

Body

Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2005

Made by

SUBARU CORPORATION

Full factory specs for this build →

✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$2,450 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 19 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2005 Subaru Forester likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $12,250

Insurance $6,970

Maintenance & repairs $7,000

Total, 5 years $26,220

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2005 Subaru Forester has 1 recall campaign as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 19 MPG.

Rollover

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2005 Subaru Forester 4-DR. w/SAB

1 recall campaign on this model year

Check accident & title history →

SUSPENSION

SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2007 IMPREZA, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 FORESTER, AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 SAAB 9-2X VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 THROUGH…

NHTSA campaign 11V464000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2005 Subaru Forester from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 28, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2005 Subaru Forester over the last 6 months — the market firmed $3 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
March 2026	$5,995
April 2026	$6,498
May 2026	$5,995
June 2026	$5,701
July 2026	$5,700
August 2026	$5,998

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car

Model	Median price	For sale nearby	vs this car
2005 Subaru Forester (this car)	$4,299	9	—
2007 Toyota 4Runner	$8,900	3	+$4,601
2004 Lexus GX	$9,749	2	+$5,450
2006 Ford Explorer	$9,788	2	+$5,489

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

Gen 2 · 2004–2010

What 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
2010	310	$6,995	100%	135,746 mi
2009	155	$6,195	89%	146,179 mi
2008	50	$5,536	79%	148,583 mi
2007	44	$5,445	78%	149,949 mi
2006	45	$4,995	71%	149,426 mi
2005	29	$5,794	83%	141,403 mi
2004	21	$4,995	71%	139,530 mi