Negotiating leverage
49
moderate leverage / 100
~74 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
Ridekick price intelligence
2024 Subaru Forester Price: Fair Market Value & MSRP
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Fair market price
$30,188
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Fair price is in the typical market range
$20,995$38,494
- Typical market range
- $27,743–$32,419
- Ridekick fair price
- $30,188
- Original MSRP range
- $26,895–$37,395
Middle 50% of active listings
Mileage-adjusted estimate
6 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
Signals to help you frame a conversation—not a promise about a particular vehicle or dealer.
National supply
74
days of supply
Buyer's market
Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2024 Subaru Forester.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$24,743–$25,819
Estimated dealer invoice — about $26,895 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.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | $25,940 | $26,895 | $24,743–$25,819 |
| Premium | $28,346 | $30,295 | $27,871–$29,083 |
| Sport | $29,231 | $31,865 | $29,316–$30,590 |
| Limited | $31,319 | $33,975 | $31,257–$32,616 |
| Wilderness | $32,345 | $34,920 | $32,126–$33,523 |
| Touring | $32,665 | $37,395 | $34,403–$35,899 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Fair price
Trim
$23,731$31,069$38,407
Fair priceBase
$25,940
Base: fair price $25,940, original MSRP $26,895, estimated dealer cost $24,743 to $25,819.
Premium
$28,346
Premium: fair price $28,346, original MSRP $30,295, estimated dealer cost $27,871 to $29,083.
Sport
$29,231
Sport: fair price $29,231, original MSRP $31,865, estimated dealer cost $29,316 to $30,590.
Limited
$31,319
Limited: fair price $31,319, original MSRP $33,975, estimated dealer cost $31,257 to $32,616.
Wilderness
$32,345
Wilderness: fair price $32,345, original MSRP $34,920, estimated dealer cost $32,126 to $33,523.
Touring
$32,665
Touring: fair price $32,665, original MSRP $37,395, estimated dealer cost $34,403 to $35,899.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and fair 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 2024 Subaru Forester runs about $30,499 in MT to $33,215 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 | $2,189 | $110+ | $32,487 |
| TX | $1,887 | $332 | $32,407 |
| FL | $1,811 | $1,074+ | $33,073 |
| NY | $1,208 | $371 | $31,767 |
| PA | $1,811 | $587 | $32,586 |
| IL | $1,887 | $683 | $32,758 |
| OH | $1,736 | $444 | $32,368 |
| GA | $2,113 | $637 | $32,938 |
| NC | $906 | $793 | $31,887 |
| WA | $1,962 | $215+ | $32,365 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $30,713 |
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
2 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2024 Subaru Forester.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Forester vehicles. The engine water pipe may have loose attachment bolts, allowing the pipe to lose its seal and leak coolant.
Remedy: Subarus independent distributor processing facilities will tighten the water pipe attachment bolts. The affected vehicles have not been delivered to dealers or sold to owners and therefore, no owner notification letters will be sent. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRO-23.
Campaign 23V723000 · 26/10/2023
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.
Questions buyers ask
What is a fair price for a 2024 Subaru Forester?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $30,188, within a typical market range of $27,743 to $32,419.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2024 Subaru Forester?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $30,499 in MT to $33,215 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2024 Subaru Forester?
There are about 74 days of national market supply for the 2024 Subaru Forester — Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2024 Subaru Forester.
How much can you negotiate on a 2024 Subaru Forester?
Negotiating leverage rates 49/100 (moderate). ~74 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
What does the dealer pay for a 2024 Subaru Forester?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $24,743–$25,819 — its $26,895 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 8/2/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.