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2021 Subaru Forester Limited
VIN
JF2SKAUC1MH539118
ABOVE MARKET
· $7,368 above typical price
Raleigh, North Carolina
Listed at
$29,998
typical market $22,630 · 42 comps
This 2021 Subaru Forester Limited is listed at $29,998 with 14,636 miles in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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Sold by CarMax Raleigh
8520 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA 27612
Hours
- Mon–Fri
- 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sat
- 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sun
- 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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2021 Subaru Forester Limited
VIN JF2SKAUC1MH539118
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Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 42 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 18, 2026This vehicle · $29,998
Below market
$18,055
Typical price
$22,630
Above market
$26,300
This vehicle: $29,998 — above the market range (typical price $22,630)
Asking $29,998 · typical market price $22,630 · based on 42 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Aug 27, 2026 · $29,998
Sep 5, 2026 · $29,998
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN JF2SKAUC1MH539118, spanning 9 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CarMax Raleigh | Raleigh, North Carolina 27612 | $29,998 | 14,636 mi | 2026-08-27 | 2 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Subaru of Cary | Cary, NC 27511 | $35,637 | 1 mi | 2021-06-03 | 1933 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF2SKAUC1MH539118Trim
Limited
Engine
Horsepower
182
Drivetrain
AWD
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose 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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The original window sticker for this Forester
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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
$10,555
Fuel
$8,000
Insurance
$8,000
Maintenance & repairs
$3,750
Total, 5 years
$30,305
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearOverall
★★★★★
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 $178 in that span.
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $22,998 |
| May 2026 | $23,348 |
| June 2026 | $23,367 |
| July 2026 | $23,000 |
| August 2026 | $22,995 |
| September 2026 | $23,176 |
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Compare 2021 Subaru Forester with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of September 20, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Subaru Forester in this catalog, the 2021 Honda HR-V has the lowest median asking price ($19,699, 372 listings with photos) and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 the highest ($26,707, 2,221 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 20, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
The car you are viewing
2021 Subaru Forester
Limited · United States
$29,998Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $24,020 · 207 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $20,999–$25,499
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$4,914 lower median
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$25,084Median asking price · 1,364 qualifying listings
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$3,291 lower median
2021 Toyota RAV4
All trims
$26,707Median asking price · 2,221 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$23,985–$29,703
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$9,861 lower median
2021 Mazda CX-30
All trims
$20,137Median asking price · 382 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$18,125–$21,990
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$10,299 lower median
2021 Honda HR-V
All trims
$19,699Median asking price · 372 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$17,573–$21,998
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Subaru Forester Limited | $24,020 | $20,999–$25,499 | 207 |
| 2021 Mazda CX-5 All trims | $22,988 | $20,468–$24,900 | 861 |
| 2021 Honda CR-V All trims | $25,084 | $22,967–$27,491 | 1,364 |
| 2021 Toyota RAV4 All trims | $26,707 | $23,985–$29,703 | 2,221 |
| 2021 Mazda CX-30 All trims | $20,137 | $18,125–$21,990 | 382 |
| 2021 Honda HR-V All trims | $19,699 | $17,573–$21,998 | 372 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: September 20, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 2 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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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 | 2,506 | $32,498 | 100% | 17,205 mi |
| 2024 | 1,695 | $29,523 | 91% | 33,095 mi |
| 2023 | 2,232 | $27,900 | 86% | 41,526 mi |
| 2022 | 1,223 | $24,975 | 77% | 59,915 mi |
| 2021 | 1,168 | $22,968 | 71% | 68,647 mi |
| 2020 | 1,256 | $21,592 | 66% | 75,903 mi |
| 2019 | 1,376 | $19,174 | 59% | 85,368 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
