2021 Subaru Forester Base
JF2SKAAC5MH522861
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 20 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 4, 2026Price history for this VIN
Asking price over time
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN JF2SKAAC5MH522861, spanning 3 years 1 month.
Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Subaru of Rutland | Rutland, VT 05702 | $23,398 | 13,859 mi | 2024-05-11 |
| Rutland Subaru | Rutland, VT 05702 | $26,377 | 1 mi | 2021-04-08 |
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($20,010)
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF2SKAAC5MH522861Full 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 $822 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $22,998 |
| May 2026 | $23,351 |
| June 2026 | $23,380 |
| July 2026 | $23,109 |
| August 2026 | $22,998 |
| September 2026 | $23,820 |
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) | $20,010 | 20 | — |
| 2023 Toyota RAV4 | $31,087 | 13 | +$11,077 |
| 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee | $26,961 | 9 | +$6,951 |
| 2021 Jeep Wrangler | $28,394 | 9 | +$8,384 |
| 2023 Nissan Rogue | $21,998 | 7 | +$1,988 |
| 2023 Subaru Outback | $23,108 | 6 | +$3,098 |
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 | 2,323 | $32,597 | 100% | 16,771 mi |
| 2024 | 1,734 | $29,592 | 91% | 32,953 mi |
| 2023 | 2,474 | $27,990 | 86% | 41,390 mi |
| 2022 | 1,129 | $25,127 | 77% | 58,801 mi |
| 2021 | 1,280 | $22,997 | 71% | 67,629 mi |
| 2020 | 1,333 | $21,750 | 67% | 75,860 mi |
| 2019 | 1,245 | $18,997 | 58% | 86,122 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
