Real price data
What should you pay for a 2023 Subaru Forester?
Original MSRP
$26,495
When new
Fair market price
$28,340
Mileage-adjusted
Where prices land
25th $27,155 · 75th $30,467 · MSRP $26,495
Spread of current 2023 Subaru Forester listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | $25,917 | $26,495 | — |
| Premium | $26,921 | $29,395 | — |
| Sport | $28,100 | $31,265 | — |
| Limited | $29,160 | $33,375 | — |
| Wilderness | $29,355 | $34,320 | — |
| Touring | $29,691 | $36,795 | — |
- Base
- $25,917
- Premium
- $26,921
- Sport
- $28,100
- Limited
- $29,160
- Wilderness
- $29,355
- Touring
- $29,691
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2023 Subaru Forester runs about $28,651 in MT to $31,245 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 | $2,055 | $110+ | $30,505 |
| TX | $1,771 | $332 | $30,443 |
| FL | $1,700 | $1,074+ | $31,114 |
| NY | $1,134 | $371 | $29,845 |
| PA | $1,700 | $587 | $30,627 |
| IL | $1,771 | $683 | $30,794 |
| OH | $1,630 | $444 | $30,414 |
| GA | $1,984 | $637 | $30,961 |
| NC | $850 | $793 | $29,983 |
| WA | $1,842 | $215+ | $30,397 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $28,865 |
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
Safety & recalls
1 open NHTSA recall on record for the 2023 Subaru Forester.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the left and right front driveshafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRP-23.
Campaign 23V754000 · 09/11/2023
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for a 2023 Subaru Forester?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $28,340, within a typical market range of $27,155 to $30,467.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2023 Subaru Forester?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $28,651 in MT to $31,245 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.