2021 Subaru Forester Base

VIN JF2SKAAC2MH451781
Typical market price
$20,104
26 comparable listings

This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.

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Market price range

Based on 26 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 1, 2026
Below market
$14,247
Typical price
$20,104
Above market
$23,447

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Price history for this VIN

May 22, 2026 · $23,931 Jun 9, 2026 · $23,931

Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN JF2SKAAC2MH451781, spanning 18 days.

No active listings of this exact VIN right now.

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
West Herr Toyota of Orchard Park Orchard Park, NY 14127 $23,931 32,101 mi 2026-06-09
West Herr Subaru of Lockport Lockport, NY 14094 $23,931 31,677 mi 2026-05-22

Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($20,104)

This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $20,104 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

10% down
7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$358
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $2,010 down
Amount financed
$18,094
Total interest
$3,386

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 JF2SKAAC2MH451781
Trim
Base
Engine
Horsepower
182
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose 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 $7,074
Fuel $8,000
Insurance $9,950
Maintenance & repairs $3,750
Total, 5 years $28,774

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year
Overall
★★★★★
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 $2,421 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
April 2026 $22,998
May 2026 $23,355
June 2026 $23,395
July 2026 $23,174
August 2026 $23,058
September 2026 $25,419

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) $20,104 26
2023 Chevrolet Equinox $21,864 50 +$1,760
2023 Nissan Rogue $23,686 42 +$3,582
2023 Ford Escape $21,834 38 +$1,730
2023 Chevrolet Traverse $27,723 33 +$7,619
2023 Jeep Compass $22,450 32 +$2,346

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

Market by model year

Gen 5 · 2019–2025

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
2025 2,320 $32,696 100% 16,681 mi
2024 1,645 $29,590 91% 33,140 mi
2023 2,401 $27,990 86% 41,426 mi
2022 1,201 $25,187 77% 59,110 mi
2021 1,142 $22,980 70% 68,260 mi
2020 1,271 $21,670 66% 75,866 mi
2019 1,061 $18,900 58% 88,194 mi

Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.

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