2021 Subaru Forester Base
JF2SKAAC1MH539222
GOOD DEAL
· $634 below typical price
Houston, TX
This 2021 Subaru Forester Base is listed at $19,498 with 62,401 miles in Houston, TX.
Market price range
Based on 20 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 3, 2026This vehicle: $19,498 — $634 below the typical market price ($20,132)
Asking $19,498 · typical market price $20,132 · based on 20 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Asking price over time
Asking prices recorded across 6 listing dates for VIN JF2SKAAC1MH539222, spanning 5 years 1 month.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HGreg Houston | Houston, TX 77074 | $19,498 | 62,401 mi | 2026-07-31 |
| H Greg Auto Houston Used | Houston, TX 77074 | $19,498 | 62,401 mi | 2026-07-23 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HGreg Houston | Houston, TX 77074 | $19,998 | 62,401 mi | 2026-07-31 |
| H Greg Auto Houston Used | Houston, TX 77074 | $19,998 | 62,401 mi | 2026-07-23 |
| Romano Subaru | Syracuse, NY 13204 | $21,995 | 32,876 mi | 2025-01-15 |
What would this 2021 Subaru Forester Base cost per month?
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF2SKAAC1MH539222Full 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 $899 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $22,998 |
| May 2026 | $23,351 |
| June 2026 | $23,380 |
| July 2026 | $23,132 |
| August 2026 | $22,998 |
| September 2026 | $23,897 |
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) | $19,498 | 20 | — |
| 2021 Toyota RAV4 | $25,891 | 89 | +$6,393 |
| 2023 Jeep Wrangler | $25,998 | 76 | +$6,500 |
| 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan | $19,998 | 66 | +$500 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe | $40,138 | 64 | +$20,640 |
| 2023 Lexus RX | $41,113 | 61 | +$21,615 |
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 | 2,219 | $32,554 | 100% | 16,981 mi |
| 2024 | 1,689 | $29,661 | 91% | 33,141 mi |
| 2023 | 2,420 | $27,990 | 86% | 41,534 mi |
| 2022 | 1,084 | $25,099 | 77% | 59,048 mi |
| 2021 | 1,264 | $22,995 | 71% | 67,529 mi |
| 2020 | 1,333 | $21,695 | 67% | 75,700 mi |
| 2019 | 1,199 | $18,995 | 58% | 86,305 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
