2026 Subaru Forester
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Overview

The Subaru Forester is highly ranked among similar cars, particularly in the categories of 5-seater SUVs and small SUVs under $30k. It holds the top position out of 19 in the Best 5-seater SUVs Under $30k list, indicating its superior quality, performance, and value for money in this category. Similarly, it also ranks first out of 12 in the Best Small SUVs Under $30k list, further emphasizing its dominance in the market for affordable, compact SUVs. These rankings suggest that the Subaru Forester is a leading choice for consumers seeking a reliable, cost-effective SUV.

2026 Subaru Forester Ratings

Subaru Forester

Overall Score: 8.4 / 10

Reliability: 7.6 / 10

Retained Value: 8.5 / 10

Safety: 9.0 / 10

Subaru Forester (hybrid)

Overall Score: 8.0 / 10

Reliability: 7.6 / 10

Retained Value: 8.3 / 10

Safety: 8.0 / 10

Subaru Forester Reliability Rating

Subaru Forester suv

Reliability Score: 8.2 / 10

Average Lifespan (years): 10.5

Average Lifespan (miles): 141,808 miles

Typical Miles Driven per Year: 11,135 miles

Probability of Reaching 200k Miles: 9.3%

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Subaru Forester Depreciation and Resale Value

Subaru Forester

$ Depreciation: $9,743

% Depreciation: 32.5%

% Residual Value: 67.5%

$ Resale Value: $20,252

% Typical All Compact SUVs Depreciation: 39.9%

All Compact SUVs Depreciation Range: 25% - 47.5%

Subaru Forester (hybrid)

$ Depreciation: $13,080

% Depreciation: 35.7%

% Residual Value: 64.3%

$ Resale Value: $23,515

% Typical All Hybrid Compact SUVs Depreciation: 32.8%

All Hybrid Compact SUVs Depreciation Range: 25.2% - 49.6%

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2026 Subaru Forester Rankings

Subaru Forester

#1 of 20 in Best Crossover SUVs Under $30k

#1 of 12 in Best Small SUVs Under $30k

#2 of 66 in Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

#2 of 19 in Best Off-road Small SUVs

#2 of 19 in Most Comfortable Small SUVs

#2 of 19 in Best Small SUVs for Tall People

#3 of 66 in Best Crossover SUVs

#3 of 20 in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $30k

#3 of 19 in Best Small SUVs for Towing

#3 of 19 in Best Small SUVs

#3 of 12 in Most Reliable Small SUVs Under $30k

#3 of 4 in Best Small SUVs for Teens

#4 of 19 in Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

#4 of 19 in Best Family Small SUVs

#4 of 19 in Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

#4 of 6 in Best Crossover SUVs for Teens

#6 of 19 in Most Reliable Small SUVs

#6 of 18 in Best Small SUVs for the Money

#7 of 66 in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

#7 of 19 in Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

#8 of 66 in Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

#8 of 66 in Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

#9 of 66 in Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

#9 of 54 in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

#10 of 66 in Best Family Crossover SUVs

#11 of 18 in Most Affordable Small SUVs

#12 of 66 in Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

#13 of 19 in Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

#13 of 19 in Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

#16 of 66 in Safest Crossover SUVs

#23 of 66 in Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

#23 of 54 in Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

#25 of 66 in Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

#26 of 66 in Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

#46 of 66 in Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

Subaru Forester (hybrid)

#1 of 15 in Most Comfortable Hybrid Small SUVs

#2 of 15 in Best Family Hybrid Small SUVs

#3 of 39 in Best Family Hybrid SUVs

#3 of 32 in Best Family Hybrid Crossover SUVs

#3 of 15 in Best Hybrid Small SUVs

#3 of 7 in Most Reliable Hybrid Small SUVs Under $35k

#3 of 7 in Best Hybrid Small SUVs Under $35k

#4 of 39 in Safest Hybrid SUVs

#4 of 32 in Most Comfortable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

#4 of 15 in Best Hybrid Small SUVs for Tall People

#4 of 9 in Best Hybrid SUVs Under $35k

#4 of 9 in Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs Under $35k

#4 of 9 in Most Reliable Hybrid SUVs Under $35k

#4 of 9 in Most Reliable Hybrid Crossover SUVs Under $35k

#5 of 32 in Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs

#5 of 15 in Best Off-road Hybrid Small SUVs

#6 of 32 in Best Off-road Hybrid Crossover SUVs

#6 of 15 in Hybrid Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

#7 of 39 in Most Comfortable Hybrid SUVs

#7 of 15 in Hybrid Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

#7 of 14 in Most Affordable Hybrid Small SUVs

#8 of 15 in Hybrid Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

#9 of 39 in Best Hybrid SUVs

#9 of 15 in Best Hybrid Small SUVs for Towing

#10 of 39 in Most Reliable Hybrid SUVs

#10 of 34 in Most Affordable Hybrid SUVs

#10 of 28 in Most Affordable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

#11 of 39 in Best Off-road Hybrid SUVs

#12 of 32 in Hybrid Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

#12 of 32 in Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs for Tall People

#14 of 32 in Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

#14 of 15 in Hybrid Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

#15 of 39 in Hybrid SUVs with the Most Legroom

#16 of 39 in Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value

#17 of 39 in Best Hybrid SUVs for Tall People

#18 of 32 in Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

#22 of 39 in Hybrid SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

#22 of 32 in Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs for Towing

#27 of 39 in Best Gas Mileage Hybrid SUVs

#29 of 39 in Best Hybrid SUVs for Towing

#29 of 32 in Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

#36 of 39 in Hybrid SUVs with the Most Horsepower

2026 Subaru Forester Trims

Trim	Engine	Drive Train	MSRP
AWD Base 4dr Crossover	4 Cylinder	AWD	29995
AWD Limited 4dr Crossover	4 Cylinder	AWD	35995
AWD Limited Hybrid 4dr Crossover	4 Cylinder	AWD	38995
AWD Premium 4dr Crossover	4 Cylinder	AWD	31995
AWD Premium Hybrid 4dr Crossover	4 Cylinder	AWD	34730
AWD Sport 4dr Crossover	4 Cylinder	AWD	34795
AWD Sport Hybrid 4dr Crossover	4 Cylinder	AWD	37930
AWD Touring 4dr Crossover	4 Cylinder	AWD	39995
AWD Touring Hybrid 4dr Crossover	4 Cylinder	AWD	41545
AWD Wilderness 4dr Crossover	4 Cylinder	AWD	36995

Used Car Pricing

Subaru Forester

Here's what the prices look like for a used Subaru Forester for different model years. A 3-year-old used Subaru Forester averages $28,050 while a 5-year-old used Subaru Forester is $23,210.

Model Year (Age)	Avg Used Car Price
2025 Subaru Forester (1 year old)	$32,955
2024 Subaru Forester (2 years old)	$30,689
2023 Subaru Forester (3 years old)	$28,050
2022 Subaru Forester (4 years old)	$26,673
2021 Subaru Forester (5 years old)	$23,210
2020 Subaru Forester (6 years old)	$21,705
2019 Subaru Forester (7 years old)	$19,701
2018 Subaru Forester (8 years old)	$17,128
2017 Subaru Forester (9 years old)	$15,216
2016 Subaru Forester (10 years old)	$13,220