2021 Subaru Forester Base
JF2SKAAC7MH579384
GOOD DEAL
· $2,470 below typical price
Salem, OR
This 2021 Subaru Forester Base is listed at $17,739 with 119,129 miles in Salem, OR.
Sold by Volkswagen of Salem
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Market price range
Based on 16 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 6, 2026This vehicle: $17,739 — $2,470 below the typical market price ($20,209)
Asking $17,739 · typical market price $20,209 · based on 16 comparable same-build listings.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen of Salem | Salem, OR 97301 | $17,739 | 119,129 mi | 2026-09-05 |
What would this 2021 Subaru Forester Base cost per month?
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF2SKAAC7MH579384Full factory specs for this build →
- ✓ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✓ Lane departure
- ✓ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
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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) | $17,739 | 16 | — |
| 2019 Toyota RAV4 | $28,260 | 28 | +$10,521 |
| 2022 Jeep Wrangler | $30,994 | 20 | +$13,255 |
| 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee | $26,155 | 16 | +$8,416 |
| 2021 Toyota Highlander | $35,554 | 16 | +$17,815 |
| 2019 Honda CR-V | $24,245 | 15 | +$6,506 |
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.
