2021 Subaru Forester Base

VIN JF2SKAAC2MH518735
Typical market price
$18,809
118 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 118 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 31, 2026
Below market
$13,864
Typical price
$18,809
Above market
$23,678

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Price history for this VIN

Asking price over time

Apr 20, 2021 · $25,387 Sep 2, 2024 · $22,449

Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN JF2SKAAC2MH518735, spanning 3 years 4 months.

No active listings of this exact VIN right now.

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Lithia Subaru of Fresno Fresno, CA 93710 $22,449 28,970 mi 2024-09-02

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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
$335
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,881 down
Amount financed
$16,928
Total interest
$3,172

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 JF2SKAAC2MH518735
Trim
Base
Engine
Horsepower
182
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Fuel
Gasoline
Model year
2021
Made by
SUBARU CORPORATION

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  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability
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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 $6,618
Fuel $8,000
Insurance $8,000
Maintenance & repairs $3,750
Total, 5 years $26,368

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 $250 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
March 2026 $22,900
April 2026 $22,998
May 2026 $23,375
June 2026 $23,390
July 2026 $23,199
August 2026 $23,150

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) $18,809 118
2021 Toyota RAV4 $26,075 15 +$7,266
2023 Ford Explorer $25,750 14 +$6,941
2020 Chevrolet Traverse $21,910 13 +$3,101
2021 Toyota Highlander $29,704 10 +$10,895
2022 Chevrolet Equinox $20,075 9 +$1,266

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 2,238 $32,692 100% 16,832 mi
2024 1,607 $29,670 91% 33,195 mi
2023 2,342 $27,990 86% 41,585 mi
2022 1,193 $25,161 77% 59,134 mi
2021 1,099 $22,992 70% 68,315 mi
2020 1,215 $21,670 66% 76,051 mi
2019 1,059 $18,947 58% 88,283 mi

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

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