2021 Subaru Forester Base
JF2SKAAC2MH563609
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 18 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 6, 2026Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($20,132)
This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $20,132 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.
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 JF2SKAAC2MH563609Full 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 $575 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $22,998 |
| May 2026 | $23,351 |
| June 2026 | $23,380 |
| July 2026 | $23,058 |
| August 2026 | $22,998 |
| September 2026 | $23,573 |
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) | $20,132 | 18 | — |
| 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee | $24,491 | 35 | +$4,359 |
| 2023 Nissan Rogue | $24,495 | 33 | +$4,363 |
| 2023 Toyota RAV4 | $27,238 | 18 | +$7,106 |
| 2021 Jeep Wrangler | $29,234 | 18 | +$9,102 |
| 2021 Toyota Highlander | $29,372 | 18 | +$9,240 |
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 | 2,313 | $32,688 | 100% | 16,772 mi |
| 2024 | 1,632 | $29,583 | 91% | 33,281 mi |
| 2023 | 2,262 | $27,994 | 86% | 40,690 mi |
| 2022 | 1,189 | $25,209 | 77% | 59,402 mi |
| 2021 | 1,070 | $22,998 | 70% | 67,553 mi |
| 2020 | 1,208 | $21,692 | 66% | 75,596 mi |
| 2019 | 1,252 | $18,999 | 58% | 86,232 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
