2026 Subaru Forester market value, prices & key facts
What dealers are asking for the 2026 Subaru Forester right now, from 2,853 current listings at 120 dealerships across 37 states, with EPA fuel economy, NHTSA safety ratings and recalls for this model year.
Asking prices of current listings · AutosXchange live dealer listings, November 6, 2026 · not sold prices
2026 Subaru Forester key facts
- Body style
- SUV
- Powertrains
- Gas and Hybrid
- Engines
- 2.5L 4-cyl
- Drivetrains
- AWD
- EPA MPG (city / hwy / combined)
- 24–35 / 28–34 / 26–35
- Fuel
- Regular
- EPA size class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Trims / series (decoded from listed VINs)
- Premium, Limited, Wilderness, Touring and Sport
- Assembly country (listed VINs)
- United States
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 5 out of 5 stars (2 tested versions)
- NHTSA safety recalls
- 4 recall campaigns
2026 Subaru Forester overview
The 2026 Subaru Forester is an SUV, offered with gas and hybrid powertrains (AWD). EPA ratings for its 4 tested versions range 26–35 MPG combined. NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall and lists 4 safety recalls for this model year. AutosXchange has 2,853 listed now, with a median asking price of $37,424 and median 0 miles.
2026 Subaru Forester: the market right now
Half of the 2,853 listings ask between $34,831 and $40,272.
New vs. used (by odometer)
Top cities by supply
2026 Subaru Forester: asking price vs. mileage
On the trend line, every 10,000 more miles goes with about $7,350 lower asking price.
2026 Subaru Forester: how asking prices are spread
Half of listings ask between $34,831 and $40,272; the most common band is $36,000–$38,000 (598 listings).
2026 Subaru Forester: listings by state (top 10)
New York has the most, with 255 listings (9% of 2,853).
2026 Subaru Forester: listings by trim (top 8)
Premium is the most-listed trim (819 listings); Touring has the highest median asking price of these, $41,846.
2026 Subaru Forester for sale now: best value first
2026 Subaru Forester EPA fuel economy by version
| EPA version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City / Hwy / Comb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forester Hybrid AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | AWD | Regular | 35 / 34 / 35 |
| Forester AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | AWD | Regular | 26 / 33 / 29 |
| Forester Sport/Touring AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | AWD | Regular | 25 / 32 / 28 |
| Forester Wilderness AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | AWD | Regular | 24 / 28 / 26 |
2026 Subaru Forester safety ratings & recalls
4 recall campaigns on file; best overall rating 5 of 5 stars.
| Tested version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 SUBARU FORESTER SUV N/A AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2026 SUBARU FORESTER HYBRID SUV HEV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2026 SUBARU FORESTER WILDERNESS SUV N/A AWD | — | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | — |
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINTNHTSA campaign 26V685000 · reported October 19, 2026 · NHTSA “park it” advisory
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek and Forester vehicles. The castle nut on the left-front lower control arm ball joint may be improperly fastened, which can lead to the ball joint separating from the lower control arm.
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSNHTSA campaign 26V436000 · reported July 8, 2026
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label. As such, these…
- VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLYNHTSA campaign 26V346000 · reported May 28, 2026
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Forester and Forester Hybrid vehicles. The sliding glass panel of the power moonroof assembly may have been improperly bonded to the sliding frame, allowing the glass panel to detach from the vehicle.
1 more recall campaign for this model year at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2026 Subaru Forester price activity & trends
Tracked daily since Nov 5, 2026; data as of Nov 6, 3:35 PM UTC. ▲ ▼ show the direction of change.
Latest market activity
- Price-cut activity: #1100 of 2,965 cohorts nationally over 7 days (2.4% of 1,558 listings cut).
- Price-cut activity: #1100 of 2,965 cohorts nationally over 30 days (2.4% of 1,558 listings cut).
Since Nov 5: 2.4% of 1,558 listings cut (average $2,857), 0 new, 5 removed from sale.
Compare by location
| Location | Listings | Median asking | vs. national | Cut in 7 days | Avg cut | Same-car 7d | New / removed 7d |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,553 | $37,135 | — | 2.4% | $2,857 | — | 0 / 5 |
| The Northeast | 492 | $37,086 | ▼ −0.1% | 0.2% | $552 | — | 0 / 1 |
| The South | 473 | $37,487 | ▲ +0.9% | 1.1% | $340 | — | 0 / 2 |
| The West | 369 | $37,278 | ▲ +0.4% | 1.3% | $745 | — | 0 / 2 |
| The Midwest | 219 | $36,294 | ▼ −2.3% | 12.3% | $3,800 | — | 0 / 0 |
| Pennsylvania | 161 | $36,713 | ▼ −1.1% | 0% | — | — | 0 / 0 |
| New York | 147 | $39,811 | ▲ +7.2% | 0% | — | — | 0 / 0 |
| California | 135 | $36,872 | ▼ −0.7% | 3% | $601 | — | 0 / 0 |
| Texas | 110 | $37,488 | ▲ +1.0% | 0% | — | — | 0 / 1 |
| Ohio | 92 | $36,460 | ▼ −1.8% | 1.1% | $421 | — | 0 / 0 |
- 2026 Subaru Forester median asking price in Pennsylvania: $36,713 (161 listings), 1.1% below the national $37,135.
- 2026 Subaru Forester median asking price in New York: $39,811 (147 listings), 7.2% above the national $37,135.
- Price cuts in 7 days: 0% of listings in Pennsylvania vs 0% in New York.
Daily trend chart: one point per day since tracking began; it appears after the second day of tracking.
Latest price changes: 2026 Subaru Forester
38 cuts and 10 raises in the last 30d; median cut −3.1%.
- ▼ Cut−$552 (−1.6%) · 2026 Subaru Forester Premium Hybrid$35,168 → $34,616 · Long Subaru, Webster, MA · 52 min ago
- ▼ Cut−$1,322 (−3.8%) · 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness$35,086 → $33,764 · Van Chevrolet, Scottsdale, AZ · 57 min ago
- ▼ Cut−$421 (−1.0%) · 2026 Subaru Forester Limited Hybrid$41,735 → $41,314 · Ken Ganley Subaru Wickliffe, Wickliffe, OH · 2 h ago
- ▲ Raise+$4,549 (+12.1%) · 2026 Subaru Forester Limited Hybrid$37,458 → $42,007 · Hawk Subaru, Plainfield, IL · 3 h ago
- ▲ Raise+$6,582 (+19.4%) · 2026 Subaru Forester Sport$33,903 → $40,485 · Hawk Subaru, Plainfield, IL · 3 h ago
- ▲ Raise+$6,591 (+19.7%) · 2026 Subaru Forester Sport$33,499 → $40,090 · Hawk Subaru, Plainfield, IL · 3 h ago
Source: AutosXchange Intel Hub, autos-xchange.com/market, 2026-11-06.
Subaru Forester market data by model year
- 2026 Forester2,853 · $37.4k
- 2025 Forester360 · $31k
- 2024 Forester375 · $28.3k
- 2023 Forester384 · $26.6k
- 2022 Forester140 · $23.8k
- 2021 Forester221 · $20.4k
- 2020 Forester253 · $20k
- 2019 Forester256 · $17.8k
- 2018 Forester271 · $14.8k
- 2017 Forester311 · $13.9k
- 2016 Forester232 · $12k
- 2015 Forester378 · $10.3k
- 2014 Forester265 · $9k
- 2013 Forester69 · $8.5k
- 2012 Forester78 · $7.8k
- 2011 Forester94 · $7k
- 2010 Forester123 · $6.5k
- 2009 Forester52 · $6.1k
- 2008 Forester12 · $5.6k
- 2007 Forester12 · $5.9k
- 2006 Forester13 · $5k
- 2005 Forester12 · $6k
- 2004 Forester8 · $5.1k
- 2003 Forester5 · $5k
- 2002 Forester4 · $5.5k
- 2001 Forester3 · $5.5k
- 1999 Forester1 · $3.8k
- 1998 Forester1 · $4k
2026 Subaru Forester for sale by city
- Subaru Forester in San Antonio, TX101
- Subaru Forester in Acton, MA94
- Subaru Forester in Manchester, NH92
- Subaru Forester in Emerson, NJ91
- Subaru Forester in Vernon, CT87
- Subaru Forester in Portland, OR86
- Subaru Forester in Spokane, WA85
- Subaru Forester in Ramsey, NJ82
- Subaru Forester in Bedford, OH82
- Subaru Forester in Boise, ID79
- Subaru Forester in Hartford, CT75
- Subaru Forester in Charlotte, NC75
- Subaru Forester in Middletown, NY70
- Subaru Forester in Middlebury, CT67
- Subaru Forester in Thornton, CO65
- Subaru Forester in Plainfield, IL64
- Subaru Forester in Houston, TX64
- Subaru Forester in Somersworth, NH63
- Subaru Forester in Elgin, IL57
- Subaru Forester in West Springfield, MA57
- Subaru Forester in Kansas City, MO57
- Subaru Forester in Knoxville, TN57
- Subaru Forester in Fort Wayne, IN56
- Subaru Forester in Lansing, MI56
- Subaru Forester in Salem, OR56
- Subaru Forester in Amherst, NY55
- Subaru Forester in Hatboro, PA55
- Subaru Forester in Auburn, NY54
- Subaru Forester in Roseville, CA53
- Subaru Forester in Glenville, NY53
- Subaru Forester in Shrewsbury, MA52
- Subaru Forester in Virginia Beach, VA52
- Subaru Forester in Glen Mills, PA50
- Subaru Forester in Mckinney, TX50
- Subaru Forester in Alexandria, VA50
- Subaru Forester in Florence, KY49
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average asking price of a 2026 Subaru Forester?
- Across 2,853 current listings on AutosXchange, the median asking price of a 2026 Subaru Forester is $37,424. Most listings (10th to 90th percentile) ask between $32,490 and $42,321. These are dealer asking prices, not sold prices.
- How many Subaru Forester are for sale?
- AutosXchange currently lists 2,853 vehicles from 120 dealerships in 37 states.
- What mileage is typical for a 2026 Subaru Forester?
- The median odometer reading is 0 miles; the middle half of listings show between 0 and 5 miles (2,853 listings with a published odometer).
- What is a fair asking price for a 2026 Subaru Forester?
- Half of current listings ask between $34,831 and $40,272 (25th to 75th percentile), around a median of $37,424. 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?
- New York has the most current listings (255), followed by Texas (232).
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.