2021 Subaru Forester Base
JF2SKAAC0MH538997
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2021 Subaru Forester Base
VIN JF2SKAAC0MH538997
Market price range
Based on 19 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 10, 2026Love this car? See what else is out there.
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NHTSA build data for JF2SKAAC0MH538997Full factory specs for this build →
- ✓ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✓ Lane departure
- ✓ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
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.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearTested 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 $476 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $22,998 |
| May 2026 | $23,351 |
| June 2026 | $23,372 |
| July 2026 | $23,024 |
| August 2026 | $22,998 |
| September 2026 | $23,474 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Subaru Forester Base (this car) | $20,075 | 19 | — |
| 2023 Nissan Rogue | $23,399 | 33 | +$3,324 |
| 2022 Toyota RAV4 | $25,429 | 29 | +$5,354 |
| 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee | $23,409 | 28 | +$3,334 |
| 2023 Jeep Wrangler | $29,299 | 25 | +$9,224 |
| 2023 Jeep Compass | $19,988 | 17 | −$87 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
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 | 2,281 | $32,800 | 100% | 16,763 mi |
| 2024 | 1,557 | $29,790 | 91% | 32,942 mi |
| 2023 | 2,128 | $27,982 | 85% | 41,142 mi |
| 2022 | 1,201 | $25,133 | 77% | 59,364 mi |
| 2021 | 1,016 | $23,028 | 70% | 67,621 mi |
| 2020 | 1,159 | $21,876 | 67% | 75,506 mi |
| 2019 | 1,256 | $19,282 | 59% | 86,073 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
