Used 2025 Subaru Forester for Sale nearGuelph, ON

How much does the 2025 Subaru Forester cost?

Prices have softened 11.78% compared to this time last year, making it a favourable time to shop this model year.

There are 291 listings available, which suggests a modest amount of inventory for you to compare.

Is the 2025 Subaru Forester a good car?

Yes — the 4.5/5 user rating and 7.83/10 expert rating point to a well-rounded compact crossover. The 2025 Forester builds on a familiar formula with a better-equipped base model, more advanced technology and safety offerings, and a quieter cabin. It also keeps standard all-wheel drive and confident handling in adverse conditions, which makes it a practical fit if you value surefootedness in poor weather or on rougher roads.

The standout strength is Safety at 9/10.

The main trade-offs are generic styling, dated infotainment graphics, and no hybrid options. Even so, 31.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals, so there is still meaningful shopping opportunity if you want one.

Is the 2025 Subaru Forester reliable?

Owners rate it 4.5/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The 2025 Forester is presented as a careful refinement of an established formula, which usually helps confidence on the used market when a model keeps its core strengths intact. Subaru’s focus on practical improvements, quieter operation, and added safety and technology also supports the impression of a vehicle built for steady everyday use. The powertrain is straightforward, with a 2.5-litre Boxer four-cylinder engine, standard CVT, and standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, and the cabin updates suggest Subaru has continued to invest in the model rather than let it stagnate.

Subaru also says the Forester is quieter for 2025, and the expert drive notes confirm that the improvement is noticeable in normal driving. For used buyers, the main long-term ownership risk is less about novelty and more about whether you’re comfortable with the Forester’s conventional, efficiency-limited setup and its reliance on standard AWD.

What should I look for when buying a used 2025 Subaru Forester?

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base Forester comes with cloth upholstery, blue contrast stitching, two 7-inch touchscreens, and wired smartphone projection, while the Forester Sport adds StarTex material, bronze exterior accents, and 19-inch wheels. Limited and Premier trims bring genuine leather seating surfaces, and Sport and Premier also come with a low-profile roof rack. If you want the best value, the Sport stands out as the trim that adds the most visual and material upgrades without jumping all the way to the top of the range.
• Powertrain: Every 2025 Forester uses a 2.5-litre Boxer four-cylinder engine with 180 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque, paired with Subaru’s Lineartonic CVT and standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. Subaru’s X-Mode is standard in Canada, and the Sport and higher trims get a dual-function version.
• Safety package: Subaru’s EyeSight suite comes standard, along with a rear seat reminder system, a wider field of view from a third standard camera, and an electric brake booster. Blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and lane change assist arrive at the Touring grade, while Emergency Stop Assist is limited to Limited and Premier trims.
• Infotainment: Subaru’s 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus infotainment system is standard on all but the base trim and includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The base model uses two 7-inch touchscreens with wired smartphone projection. Touring and up add dual USB-A and USB-C ports up front plus a wireless charging pad, while Limited and Premier get navigation and the top three trims add an 11-speaker Harman Kardon sound system.
• Fuel efficiency: Natural Resources Canada rates the Forester at 9.1 L/100 km in the city, 7.2 on the highway, and 8.2 combined.

Which 2025 Subaru Forester trim should I buy?

The 2025 Subaru Forester is offered in 4 trim levels: Base, Sport, Touring, Limited, and Premier.

Here's the short version:

• Base: This is the value play if you want the standard all-wheel-drive Forester experience at the lowest entry point, but you give up the larger 11.6-inch infotainment system and some of the richer cabin and convenience upgrades found higher up.
• Sport: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it adds StarTex material, bronze exterior accents, 19-inch wheels, and the dual-function X-Mode setup while keeping the Forester’s core practicality intact.
• Touring: Choose this if you want more convenience and safety hardware, including blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane change assist, dual front USB-A and USB-C ports, and a wireless charging pad.
• Limited: This is the trim to target if you want a more upscale feel, with leather seating surfaces, navigation, and Emergency Stop Assist.
• Premier: Pick this if you want the most fully equipped Forester, including leather seating surfaces, navigation, the Harman Kardon audio system, and the top-end comfort and convenience content.

Subaru’s EyeSight suite is standard, while the more advanced driver-assistance features are reserved for higher trims.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2025 Subaru Forester?

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop patiently but still move quickly on the right listing.

• Deal availability: 31.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 291 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 11.78% compared with last year.

If you find a listing below $38,421 CAD, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2025 Subaru Forester's resale value?

The current average of $38,421 CAD sits slightly below last year's $43,550 CAD.

That price decline suggests the market has become more favourable for buyers, but it also means a future seller may need to price competitively to stand out. The current range still shows healthy demand for a practical compact crossover with standard all-wheel drive and strong safety content. If you buy well now, you may have a better chance of limiting depreciation later, especially if you keep the vehicle in clean condition and maintain it carefully.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.5/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2025 Subaru Forester safe?

The 2025 Subaru Forester is too new to have been crash-tested by IIHS or NHTSA, so there are no current crash-test ratings to cite for this model year.

It earns a 9/10 safety score from our experts.

Subaru’s EyeSight suite of advanced driver-assistance technology comes standard, and for 2025 it gains a wider field of view through a third standard camera that can spot cyclists and pedestrians earlier. A rear seat reminder system is also included, and Subaru adds an electric brake booster. Emergency Stop Assist is available on vehicles equipped with the driver distraction-mitigation system, which limits it to the Limited and Premier trims. Blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and lane change assist are available starting at the Touring grade.

Should I buy a 2025 Subaru Forester or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2025 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2025 if:

• 31.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 11.78% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2025 model adds a better-equipped base, more advanced tech and safety, and a quieter cabin.

Consider the 2026 if:

• It adds rugged Wilderness capability with all-terrain tyres, more ground clearance, and extra underbody protection.

The bottom line: If you want the mainstream Forester formula with stronger value and a broader used-market selection, the 2025 is the better path. If your priority is rugged off-pavement capability and you’re willing to wait for the Wilderness-focused 2026 direction, that newer year is the one to watch. For price-sensitive buyers, the 2025 remains the smarter buy because the market has already softened and inventory is available.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.