Overview
The Subaru Forester is highly ranked among similar cars, particularly in the categories of 5-seater SUVs and small SUVs under $30k. It holds the top position out of 19 in the Best 5-seater SUVs Under $30k list, indicating its superior quality, performance, and value for money in this category. Similarly, it also ranks first out of 12 in the Best Small SUVs Under $30k list, further emphasizing its dominance in the market for affordable, compact SUVs. These rankings suggest that the Subaru Forester is a leading choice for consumers seeking a reliable, cost-effective SUV.
2026 Subaru Forester Ratings
| Subaru Forester |
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Overall Score:
8.300000 / 10
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Reliability:
7.600000 / 10
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Retained Value:
8.300000 / 10
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Safety:
9.000000 / 10
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| Subaru Forester (hybrid) |
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Overall Score:
7.900000 / 10
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Reliability:
7.600000 / 10
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Retained Value:
8.000000 / 10
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Safety:
8.000000 / 10
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Subaru Forester Reliability Rating
| Subaru Forester suv |
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Reliability Score:
8.494789075233097 / 10
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Average Lifespan (years):
13.843248525108123
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Average Lifespan (miles):
158856.07426476566 miles
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Typical Miles Driven per Year:
10314.389449036364 miles
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Probability of Reaching 200k Miles:
0.19814004614910755
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Subaru Forester reliability
Subaru Forester Depreciation and Resale Value
| Subaru Forester |
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$ Depreciation:
10022.437839246
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% Depreciation:
0.3341369508
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% Residual Value:
0.6658630492
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$ Resale Value:
19972.562160754
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% Typical All Compact SUVs Depreciation:
0.3987352094839014
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All Compact SUVs Depreciation Range:
0.2537499985 - 0.4909812575
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| Subaru Forester (hybrid) |
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$ Depreciation:
13488.843577769
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% Depreciation:
0.3883916953
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% Residual Value:
0.6116083047
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$ Resale Value:
21241.156422231
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% Typical All Hybrid Compact SUVs Depreciation:
0.3201212019213436
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All Hybrid Compact SUVs Depreciation Range:
0.2456972399 - 0.5308745846
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Subaru Forester resale value
2026 Subaru Forester Rankings
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Used Car Pricing
| Subaru Forester |
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Here's what the prices look like for a used Subaru Forester for different model years.
A 3-year-old used Subaru Forester averages 27957.527557
while a 5-year-old used Subaru Forester is 22948.234107.
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| Model Year (Age) |
Avg Used Car Price |
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2025 Subaru Forester (1 year old)
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32224.533563
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2024 Subaru Forester (2 years old)
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29733.2786
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2023 Subaru Forester (3 years old)
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27957.527557
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2022 Subaru Forester (4 years old)
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25712.13236
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2021 Subaru Forester (5 years old)
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22948.234107
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2020 Subaru Forester (6 years old)
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21496.858507
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2019 Subaru Forester (7 years old)
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19654.463707
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2018 Subaru Forester (8 years old)
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17197.563779
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2017 Subaru Forester (9 years old)
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15368.042742
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2016 Subaru Forester (10 years old)
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13467.677086
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| Subaru Forester (hybrid) |
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Here's what the prices look like for a used Subaru Forester (hybrid) for different model years.
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| Model Year (Age) |
Avg Used Car Price |
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2025 Subaru Forester (hybrid) (1 year old)
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37404.515062
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