2021 Subaru Forester Base
JF2SKAAC3MH536516
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 19 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 7, 2026Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | $25,989 | 13 mi | 2024-06-26 |
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($20,075)
This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $20,075 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF2SKAAC3MH536516Full 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 $659 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $22,998 |
| May 2026 | $23,351 |
| June 2026 | $23,372 |
| July 2026 | $23,058 |
| August 2026 | $22,998 |
| September 2026 | $23,657 |
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 | — |
| 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee | $27,346 | 54 | +$7,271 |
| 2023 Nissan Rogue | $23,348 | 39 | +$3,273 |
| 2019 Toyota Highlander | $31,307 | 38 | +$11,232 |
| 2023 Volkswagen Atlas | $28,570 | 34 | +$8,495 |
| 2023 Audi Q5 | $30,345 | 33 | +$10,270 |
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 | 2,287 | $32,665 | 100% | 16,642 mi |
| 2024 | 1,539 | $29,663 | 91% | 32,825 mi |
| 2023 | 2,189 | $27,990 | 86% | 40,457 mi |
| 2022 | 1,199 | $25,139 | 77% | 59,436 mi |
| 2021 | 1,035 | $23,174 | 71% | 67,566 mi |
| 2020 | 1,167 | $21,849 | 67% | 75,508 mi |
| 2019 | 1,248 | $19,215 | 59% | 86,226 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
