2021 Subaru Forester Premium

VIN JF2SKAFCXMH490448
Typical market price
$22,228
123 comparable listings

This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.

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Market price range

Based on 123 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 1, 2026
Below market
$16,996
Typical price
$22,228
Above market
$25,472

See all 2021 Subaru Forester prices — typical $22,228 →

Price history for this VIN

Jul 13, 2026 · $23,998 Aug 5, 2026 · $23,998

Asking prices recorded across 7 listing dates for VIN JF2SKAFCXMH490448, spanning 23 days.

No active listings of this exact VIN right now.

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
CarMax Oak Lawn Oak Lawn, IL 60453 $23,998 57,948 mi 2026-08-05
CarMax Grand Rapids (Kentwood) Kentwood, MI 49512 $23,998 57,947 mi 2026-07-31
CarMax Schaumburg Schaumburg, IL 60173 $23,998 57,935 mi 2026-07-15
CarMax Kenosha Kenosha, WI 53142 $23,998 57,935 mi 2026-07-14
CarMax Grand Rapids (Kentwood) Grand Rapids, MI 49512 $23,998 57,947 mi 2026-07-13

Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($22,228)

This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $22,228 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

10% down
7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$396
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $2,223 down
Amount financed
$20,005
Total interest
$3,755

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 JF2SKAFCXMH490448
Trim
Premium
Engine
Horsepower
182
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Fuel
Gasoline
Model year
2021
Made by
SUBARU CORPORATION

Full factory specs for this build →

  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability
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Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
29
MPG
City
26
MPG
Highway
33
MPG
$1,600 /yr est. fuel

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.

Depreciation $7,821
Fuel $8,000
Insurance $6,400
Maintenance & repairs $3,750
Total, 5 years $25,971

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year
Overall
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested 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 $2,421 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
April 2026 $22,998
May 2026 $23,355
June 2026 $23,395
July 2026 $23,174
August 2026 $23,058
September 2026 $25,419

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 Premium (this car) $22,228 123
2023 Jeep Wrangler $28,412 86 +$6,184
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee $26,012 67 +$3,784
2022 Chevrolet Equinox $17,913 53 −$4,315
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L $30,864 50 +$8,636
2023 Jeep Compass $19,612 49 −$2,616

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

Gen 5 · 2019–2025

What 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 2,320 $32,696 100% 16,681 mi
2024 1,645 $29,590 91% 33,140 mi
2023 2,401 $27,990 86% 41,426 mi
2022 1,201 $25,187 77% 59,110 mi
2021 1,142 $22,980 70% 68,260 mi
2020 1,271 $21,670 66% 75,866 mi
2019 1,061 $18,900 58% 88,194 mi

Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.

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