Real price data
What should you pay for a 2021 Subaru Forester?
Original MSRP
$24,795
When new
Fair market price
$23,735
Mileage-adjusted
Below MSRP
$1,060
A fair used price
Where prices land
25th $21,683 · 75th $26,381 · MSRP $24,795
Spread of current 2021 Subaru Forester listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | $20,825 | $24,795 | — |
| Premium | $23,293 | $27,795 | — |
| Sport | $23,552 | $29,395 | — |
| Limited | $24,554 | $31,395 | — |
| Touring | $25,084 | $34,895 | — |
- Base
- $20,825
- Premium
- $23,293
- Sport
- $23,552
- Limited
- $24,554
- Touring
- $25,084
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2021 Subaru Forester runs about $24,046 in MT to $26,335 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 | $1,721 | $110+ | $25,566 |
| TX | $1,483 | $332 | $25,550 |
| FL | $1,424 | $1,074+ | $26,233 |
| NY | $949 | $371 | $25,055 |
| PA | $1,424 | $587 | $25,746 |
| IL | $1,483 | $683 | $25,901 |
| OH | $1,365 | $444 | $25,544 |
| GA | $1,661 | $637 | $26,033 |
| NC | $712 | $793 | $25,240 |
| WA | $1,543 | $215+ | $25,493 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $24,260 |
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 2021 Subaru Forester?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $23,735, within a typical market range of $21,683 to $26,381.
Is the 2021 Subaru Forester cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $24,795, so a fair used price is roughly $1,060 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 $24,046 in MT to $26,335 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.