2026 Subaru Forester
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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

Overall Score: 8.300000 / 10

Reliability: 7.600000 / 10

Retained Value: 8.300000 / 10

Safety: 9.000000 / 10

Subaru Forester (hybrid)

Overall Score: 7.900000 / 10

Reliability: 7.600000 / 10

Retained Value: 8.000000 / 10

Safety: 8.000000 / 10

Subaru Forester Reliability Rating

Subaru Forester suv

Reliability Score: 8.494789075233097 / 10

Average Lifespan (years): 13.843248525108123

Average Lifespan (miles): 158856.07426476566 miles

Typical Miles Driven per Year: 10314.389449036364 miles

Probability of Reaching 200k Miles: 0.19814004614910755

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Subaru Forester Depreciation and Resale Value

Subaru Forester

$ Depreciation: 10022.437839246

% Depreciation: 0.3341369508

% Residual Value: 0.6658630492

$ Resale Value: 19972.562160754

% Typical All Compact SUVs Depreciation: 0.3987352094839014

All Compact SUVs Depreciation Range: 0.2537499985 - 0.4909812575

Subaru Forester (hybrid)

$ Depreciation: 13488.843577769

% Depreciation: 0.3883916953

% Residual Value: 0.6116083047

$ Resale Value: 21241.156422231

% Typical All Hybrid Compact SUVs Depreciation: 0.3201212019213436

All Hybrid Compact SUVs Depreciation Range: 0.2456972399 - 0.5308745846

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2026 Subaru Forester Rankings

Subaru Forester

#1 of 12 in Best Small SUVs Under $30k

#2 of 66 in Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

#2 of 20 in Best Crossover SUVs Under $30k

#2 of 19 in Most Comfortable Small SUVs

#2 of 19 in Best Small SUVs for Tall People

#2 of 19 in Best Off-road Small SUVs

#3 of 19 in Best Small SUVs for Towing

#3 of 19 in Best Small SUVs

#3 of 12 in Most Reliable Small SUVs Under $30k

#3 of 4 in Best Small SUVs for Teens

#4 of 20 in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $30k

#4 of 19 in Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

#4 of 19 in Best Family Small SUVs

#4 of 19 in Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

#5 of 66 in Best Crossover SUVs

#5 of 19 in Most Reliable Small SUVs

#5 of 18 in Best Small SUVs for the Money

#5 of 7 in Best Crossover SUVs for Teens

#7 of 19 in Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

#8 of 66 in Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

#8 of 66 in Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

#9 of 66 in Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

#9 of 66 in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

#9 of 54 in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

#11 of 66 in Best Family Crossover SUVs

#11 of 18 in Most Affordable Small SUVs

#13 of 66 in Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

#13 of 19 in Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

#13 of 19 in Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

#17 of 66 in Safest Crossover SUVs

#23 of 66 in Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

#23 of 54 in Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

#25 of 66 in Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

#26 of 66 in Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

#46 of 66 in Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

Subaru Forester (hybrid)

#1 of 17 in Best Family Hybrid Small SUVs

#1 of 17 in Most Comfortable Hybrid Small SUVs

#2 of 41 in Best Family Hybrid SUVs

#2 of 36 in Best Family Hybrid Crossover SUVs

#3 of 17 in Best Hybrid Small SUVs

#3 of 7 in Most Reliable Hybrid Small SUVs Under $35k

#3 of 7 in Best Hybrid Small SUVs Under $35k

#4 of 9 in Most Reliable Hybrid Crossover SUVs Under $35k

#4 of 9 in Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs Under $35k

#4 of 9 in Best Hybrid SUVs Under $35k

#4 of 9 in Most Reliable Hybrid SUVs Under $35k

#5 of 41 in Safest Hybrid SUVs

#5 of 36 in Most Comfortable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

#5 of 36 in Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs

#5 of 17 in Best Off-road Hybrid Small SUVs

#6 of 36 in Best Off-road Hybrid Crossover SUVs

#6 of 17 in Best Hybrid Small SUVs for Tall People

#6 of 17 in Hybrid Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

#7 of 41 in Most Comfortable Hybrid SUVs

#7 of 17 in Hybrid Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

#7 of 17 in Hybrid Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

#7 of 16 in Most Affordable Hybrid Small SUVs

#8 of 41 in Best Hybrid SUVs

#9 of 41 in Most Reliable Hybrid SUVs

#10 of 41 in Best Off-road Hybrid SUVs

#10 of 36 in Most Affordable Hybrid SUVs

#10 of 32 in Most Affordable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

#10 of 17 in Best Hybrid Small SUVs for Towing

#12 of 36 in Hybrid Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

#15 of 41 in Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value

#15 of 36 in Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs for Tall People

#16 of 41 in Hybrid SUVs with the Most Legroom

#16 of 36 in Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

#16 of 17 in Hybrid Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

#18 of 41 in Best Hybrid SUVs for Tall People

#18 of 36 in Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

#21 of 41 in Hybrid SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

#24 of 36 in Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs for Towing

#29 of 41 in Best Hybrid SUVs for Towing

#29 of 41 in Best Gas Mileage Hybrid SUVs

#33 of 36 in Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

#38 of 41 in Hybrid SUVs with the Most Horsepower

2026 Subaru Forester Trims

Trim	Engine	Drive Train	MSRP
AWD Base 4dr Crossover	4 Cylinder	AWD	29995
AWD Limited 4dr Crossover	4 Cylinder	AWD	35995
AWD Limited Hybrid 4dr Crossover	4 Cylinder	AWD	38995
AWD Premium 4dr Crossover	4 Cylinder	AWD	31995
AWD Premium Hybrid 4dr Crossover	4 Cylinder	AWD	34730
AWD Sport 4dr Crossover	4 Cylinder	AWD	34795
AWD Sport Hybrid 4dr Crossover	4 Cylinder	AWD	37930
AWD Touring 4dr Crossover	4 Cylinder	AWD	39995
AWD Touring Hybrid 4dr Crossover	4 Cylinder	AWD	41545
AWD Wilderness 4dr Crossover	4 Cylinder	AWD	36995

Used Car Pricing

Subaru Forester

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.

Model Year (Age)	Avg Used Car Price
2025 Subaru Forester (1 year old)	32224.533563
2024 Subaru Forester (2 years old)	29733.2786
2023 Subaru Forester (3 years old)	27957.527557
2022 Subaru Forester (4 years old)	25712.13236
2021 Subaru Forester (5 years old)	22948.234107
2020 Subaru Forester (6 years old)	21496.858507
2019 Subaru Forester (7 years old)	19654.463707
2018 Subaru Forester (8 years old)	17197.563779
2017 Subaru Forester (9 years old)	15368.042742
2016 Subaru Forester (10 years old)	13467.677086