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2005 Subaru Forester market value, prices & key facts

What dealers are asking for the 2005 Subaru Forester right now, from 12 current listings at 12 dealerships across 11 states, with EPA fuel economy, NHTSA safety ratings and recalls for this model year.

Asking prices of current listings · AutosXchange live dealer listings, November 7, 2026 · not sold prices

12Listings for sale now
$5,997Median asking price
$3,176–$8,309Typical range (10th–90th percentile)
157,261Median miles (12 listings with odometer)
12Dealerships listing it
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In brief

2005 Subaru Forester overview

AutosXchange has 12 listed now, with a median asking price of $5,997 and median 157,261 miles.

Composed only from U.S. government data (EPA, NHTSA) and current AutosXchange listings; not a review.
Market snapshot

2005 Subaru Forester: the market right now

Half of the 12 listings ask between $4,946 and $7,115.

$4,94625th percentile asking price
$5,997Median asking price
$7,11575th percentile asking price
157,261Median miles (middle half 139,621–169,305)
0Listings with a price cut since first listed
11Cities with listings

New vs. used (by odometer)

New or demo (under 100 mi): 0Used (100+ mi): 12

Top cities by supply

2005 Subaru Forester listings by cityPortland, OR: 2 listings, median $7,445; Lewiston, CA: 1 listings, median $7,495; Peachtree Corners, GA: 1 listings, median $5,995; Pearl City, HI: 1 listings, median $5,995; Boise, ID: 1 listings, median $8,498; Taylorsville, NC: 1 listings, median $4,800; East Meadow, NY: 1 listings, median $4,995; Saylorsburg, PA: 1 listings, median $2,995.Portland, ORPortland, OR: 2 · median $7.4k2 · median $7.4kLewiston, CALewiston, CA: 1 · median $7.5k1 · median $7.5kPeachtree Corners, GAPeachtree Corners, GA: 1 · median $6k1 · median $6kPearl City, HIPearl City, HI: 1 · median $6k1 · median $6kBoise, IDBoise, ID: 1 · median $8.5k1 · median $8.5kTaylorsville, NCTaylorsville, NC: 1 · median $4.8k1 · median $4.8kEast Meadow, NYEast Meadow, NY: 1 · median $5k1 · median $5kSaylorsburg, PASaylorsburg, PA: 1 · median $3k1 · median $3k
Price cuts: listings whose current asking price is below the price first recorded by AutosXchange (0 were raised). New vs. used is read from the odometer (under 100 miles = new or demo) because most dealer feeds carry no new/used flag.
Price vs. mileage

2005 Subaru Forester: asking price vs. mileage

Asking price shows no clear link to mileage in current listings.

2005 Subaru Forester asking price vs. mileageScatter of 10 current 2005 Subaru Forester listings (asking price against odometer miles), with a least-squares trend line of about $-30 per 10,000 miles.$2k$3k$4k$5k$6k$7k$8k025k50k75k100k125k150k175k200kOdometer (miles)Asking price
Each dot is one current listing; the line is a straight least-squares fit over all of them. 2 extreme listings (top/bottom 1% of price or mileage) are outside the chart.
Price distribution

2005 Subaru Forester: how asking prices are spread

Half of listings ask between $4,946 and $7,115; the most common band is $5,500–$6,000 (3 listings).

2005 Subaru Forester asking price distributionHistogram of 12 current 2005 Subaru Forester asking prices in 12 bins of $500; median $5,997.0123$2.5k–$3k: 2 listings$3k–$3.5k: 0 listings$3.5k–$4k: 0 listings$4k–$4.5k: 0 listings$4.5k–$5k: 2 listings$5k–$5.5k: 0 listings$5.5k–$6k: 3 listings$6k–$6.5k: 1 listing$6.5k–$7k: 1 listing$7k–$7.5k: 1 listing$7.5k–$8k: 0 listings$8k–$8.5k: 2 listings$2.5k$3.5k$4.5k$5.5k$6.5k$7.5k$8.5kMedian $5,997Asking price (bar height = number of listings)
Bars count listings in $500 price bands; the dashed line marks the median.
Where they are listed

2005 Subaru Forester: listings by state (top 10)

Oregon has the most, with 2 listings (17% of 12).

2005 Subaru Forester listings by stateNumber of current 2005 Subaru Forester listings by dealer state: Oregon 2, California 1, Georgia 1, Hawaii 1, Idaho 1, North Carolina 1, New York 1, Pennsylvania 1, South Dakota 1, Virginia 1.OregonOregon: 2 · 17%2 · 17%CaliforniaCalifornia: 1 · 8%1 · 8%GeorgiaGeorgia: 1 · 8%1 · 8%HawaiiHawaii: 1 · 8%1 · 8%IdahoIdaho: 1 · 8%1 · 8%North CarolinaNorth Carolina: 1 · 8%1 · 8%New YorkNew York: 1 · 8%1 · 8%PennsylvaniaPennsylvania: 1 · 8%1 · 8%South DakotaSouth Dakota: 1 · 8%1 · 8%VirginiaVirginia: 1 · 8%1 · 8%
Counts current AutosXchange listings by the selling dealer's state (11 states in total).
Current listings

2005 Subaru Forester for sale now: best value first

2005 Subaru Forester XS L.L.Bean Edition for sale in Taylorsville, NC11% below similar
2005 Subaru Forester XS L.L.Bean Edition$4,800142,495 mi · Taylorsville, NCJMD Auto LLC
2005 Subaru Forester XS for sale in East Meadow, NY7% below similar
2005 Subaru Forester XS$4,995169,000 mi · East Meadow, NYElite Auto World
2005 Subaru Forester for sale in Peachtree Corners, GA
2005 Subaru Forester$5,995200,000 mi · Peachtree Corners, GAGholston Auto Sales
2005 Subaru Forester (Natl) 4dr 2.5 X Auto for sale in Pearl City, HI
2005 Subaru Forester (Natl) 4dr 2.5 X Auto$5,995129,669 mi · Pearl City, HIKM Remarketing Used Car Formerly Shaka Boyz Auto Sales
2005 Subaru Forester for sale in Sioux Falls, SD
2005 Subaru Forester$5,999170,219 mi · Sioux Falls, SDEmpire Auto Sales
2005 Subaru Forester X for sale in Portland, OR
2005 Subaru Forester X$6,491131,000 mi · Portland, ORAlfa Motors LLC
2005 Subaru Forester 2.5X for sale in Cheyenne, WY
2005 Subaru Forester 2.5X$6,988143,922 mi · Cheyenne, WYPatriot Auto Sales LLC
2005 Subaru Forester for sale in Lewiston, CA
2005 Subaru Forester$7,495164,449 mi · Lewiston, CASpecial Interest Cars
2005 Subaru Forester XT for sale in Portland, OR
2005 Subaru Forester XT$8,399208,703 mi · Portland, ORCascade Motors
2005 Subaru Forester for sale in Boise, ID
2005 Subaru Forester$8,49871,798 mi · Boise, IDALIC MOTORS
2005 Subaru Forester for sale in Chesapeake, VA44% below similar
2005 Subaru Forester$2,995153,521 mi · Chesapeake, VACarpro Auto Sales
2005 Subaru Forester 2.5 X for sale in Saylorsburg, PA44% below similar
2005 Subaru Forester 2.5 X$2,995161,000 mi · Saylorsburg, PAFUELIN FINE AUTO SALES INC
See all 12 2005 Subaru Forester listings
Sorted by how far each asking price is below the median of the same model within one model year (all current listings nationwide). Badges show listings at least 5% below that median. Listings priced under 60% of that median (often data errors or damaged vehicles) and model years with fewer than 5 comparable listings are listed after the ranked ones.
AutosXchange Intel

2005 Subaru Forester price activity

AutosXchange started tracking 2005 Subaru Forester prices on Nov 5, 2026. Price-activity trends appear once at least 30 listings from 5 dealers are tracked nationally.

Source: AutosXchange Intel Hub, autos-xchange.com/market. Asking prices of dealer listings tracked by AutosXchange since Nov 5, 2026, not sold prices; not seasonally adjusted. A market figure is published only with at least 30 listings from at least 5 dealers (no dealer above 40%). "Removed from sale" means a listing left the dealer's website; it is not a confirmed sale. Methodology
By model year

Subaru Forester market data by model year

Listings and median asking price per model year. Years with fewer than 5 listings link to the listings.
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2005 Subaru Forester for sale by city

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the average asking price of a 2005 Subaru Forester?
Across 12 current listings on AutosXchange, the median asking price of a 2005 Subaru Forester is $5,997. Most listings (10th to 90th percentile) ask between $3,176 and $8,309. These are dealer asking prices, not sold prices.
How many Subaru Forester are for sale?
AutosXchange currently lists 12 vehicles from 12 dealerships in 11 states.
What mileage is typical for a 2005 Subaru Forester?
The median odometer reading is 157,261 miles; the middle half of listings show between 139,621 and 169,305 miles (12 listings with a published odometer).
What is a fair asking price for a 2005 Subaru Forester?
Half of current listings ask between $4,946 and $7,115 (25th to 75th percentile), around a median of $5,997. Compare mileage, trim, condition and the vehicle history report before deciding; AutosXchange figures are asking prices, not sold prices.
Where are the most Subaru Forester for sale?
Oregon has the most current listings (2), followed by California (1).

AutosXchange market data is calculated from the asking prices of current dealer listings on AutosXchange, refreshed as dealers update their inventory. These are not sold or transaction prices and not appraisals. Listings with an asking price under $500 (placeholder prices) are excluded. Confirm price, fees and availability with the selling dealer.