Real price data
What should you pay for a 2020 Subaru Forester?
Original MSRP
$24,495
When new
Fair market price
$21,789
Mileage-adjusted
Below MSRP
$2,706
A fair used price
Where prices land
25th $19,956 · 75th $24,774 · MSRP $24,495
Spread of current 2020 Subaru Forester listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | $19,754 | $24,495 | — |
| Premium | $20,737 | $27,395 | — |
| Limited | $22,163 | $31,095 | — |
| Sport | $22,361 | $28,995 | — |
| Touring | $23,736 | $34,595 | — |
- Base
- $19,754
- Premium
- $20,737
- Limited
- $22,163
- Sport
- $22,361
- Touring
- $23,736
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2020 Subaru Forester runs about $22,100 in MT to $24,260 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $1,580 | $110+ | $23,479 |
| TX | $1,362 | $332 | $23,483 |
| FL | $1,307 | $1,074+ | $24,170 |
| NY | $872 | $371 | $23,032 |
| PA | $1,307 | $587 | $23,683 |
| IL | $1,362 | $683 | $23,834 |
| OH | $1,253 | $444 | $23,486 |
| GA | $1,525 | $637 | $23,951 |
| NC | $654 | $793 | $23,236 |
| WA | $1,416 | $215+ | $23,420 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $22,314 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for a 2020 Subaru Forester?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $21,789, within a typical market range of $19,956 to $24,774.
Is the 2020 Subaru Forester cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $24,495, so a fair used price is roughly $2,706 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2020 Subaru Forester?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $22,100 in MT to $24,260 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 6/20/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.