Where there's room on price
35
/ 100 (moderate)
Approx. 52 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
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2021 Subaru Forester Price: Typical Asking Price & MSRP
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Typical asking price
$22,207
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Typical asking price is in the typical market range
$12,294$28,995
- Typical market range
- $19,538–$24,399
- Typical asking price
- $22,207
- Original MSRP range
- $24,795–$34,895
Middle 50% of active listings
At typical mileage
5 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
What this means for you. It's market data, not a price for a specific car.
National supply
52
days of supply
Balanced market
Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Subaru Forester.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$22,811–$23,803
Estimated dealer invoice — about $24,795 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Typical asking price by trim
| Trim | Typical asking (at typical mileage) | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | $19,517 | $24,795 | $22,811–$23,803 |
| Premium | $21,716 | $27,795 | $25,571–$26,683 |
| Limited | $22,273 | $31,395 | $28,883–$30,139 |
| Sport | $23,022 | $29,395 | $27,043–$28,219 |
| Touring | $24,582 | $34,895 | $32,103–$33,499 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Typical asking price
Trim
$18,287$27,206$36,125
Typical askingBase
$19,517
Base: typical asking price $19,517, original MSRP $24,795, estimated dealer cost $22,811 to $23,803.
Premium
$21,716
Premium: typical asking price $21,716, original MSRP $27,795, estimated dealer cost $25,571 to $26,683.
Limited
$22,273
Limited: typical asking price $22,273, original MSRP $31,395, estimated dealer cost $28,883 to $30,139.
Sport
$23,022
Sport: typical asking price $23,022, original MSRP $29,395, estimated dealer cost $27,043 to $28,219.
Touring
$24,582
Touring: typical asking price $24,582, original MSRP $34,895, estimated dealer cost $32,103 to $33,499.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and typical asking price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2021 Subaru Forester runs about $22,518 in MT to $24,705 in NJ — the typical asking price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $1,610 | $110+ | $23,927 |
| TX | $1,388 | $332 | $23,927 |
| FL | $1,332 | $1,074+ | $24,613 |
| NY | $888 | $371 | $23,466 |
| PA | $1,332 | $587 | $24,126 |
| IL | $1,388 | $683 | $24,278 |
| OH | $1,277 | $444 | $23,928 |
| GA | $1,554 | $637 | $24,398 |
| NC | $666 | $793 | $23,666 |
| WA | $1,443 | $215+ | $23,865 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $22,732 |
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
Questions buyers ask
What is the typical asking price for a 2021 Subaru Forester?
Used 2021 Subaru Forester listings ask about $22,207 at typical mileage, with most listings between $19,538 and $24,399. That is what sellers are asking, not what buyers pay.
Is the 2021 Subaru Forester cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $24,795, so the typical asking price for a used one is roughly $2,588 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2021 Subaru Forester?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $22,518 in MT to $24,705 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2021 Subaru Forester?
There are about 52 days of national market supply for the 2021 Subaru Forester — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Subaru Forester.
Is the listed price on a 2021 Subaru Forester fair?
Usually, yes. 2021 Subaru Forester listings typically ask about $21,886, roughly 1% below the typical asking price at typical mileage, $22,207. Compare any listing against that figure, and get the dealer's out-the-door price in writing, because tax and fees are added on top of the listed price.
What does the dealer pay for a 2021 Subaru Forester?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $22,811–$23,803 — its $24,795 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 10/26/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.