2021 Subaru Forester Base
JF2SKAAC7MH558485
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 26 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 2, 2026Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($19,788)
This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $19,788 — 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 JF2SKAAC7MH558485Full 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 $1,000 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $22,998 |
| May 2026 | $23,351 |
| June 2026 | $23,388 |
| July 2026 | $23,174 |
| August 2026 | $22,998 |
| September 2026 | $23,998 |
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) | $19,788 | 26 | — |
| 2021 Toyota Highlander | $29,764 | 6 | +$9,976 |
| 2023 Nissan Rogue | $22,706 | 5 | +$2,918 |
| 2022 Ford Explorer | $29,344 | 4 | +$9,556 |
| 2020 Kia Sorento | $16,418 | 3 | −$3,370 |
| 2020 Honda Pilot | $20,130 | 3 | +$342 |
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 | 2,346 | $32,598 | 100% | 16,708 mi |
| 2024 | 1,635 | $29,718 | 91% | 32,983 mi |
| 2023 | 2,398 | $27,980 | 86% | 41,430 mi |
| 2022 | 1,206 | $25,080 | 77% | 59,385 mi |
| 2021 | 1,264 | $22,960 | 70% | 67,505 mi |
| 2020 | 1,321 | $21,568 | 66% | 75,762 mi |
| 2019 | 1,188 | $18,992 | 58% | 86,783 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
