Used Subaru Forester for Sale near Brentwood Bay, BC

How much does the Subaru Forester cost in today's market?

Used Subaru Forester prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Subaru Forester's current nationwide average price is $25,144 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $23,776 CAD. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Subaru Forester a good car?

Yes — the Subaru Forester is a strong used SUV choice if you want practicality, all-weather confidence, and everyday usefulness. The all-generations owner rating is 4.62/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Forester for its reliability, spacious interiors, and excellent all-wheel drive capabilities. Many also value its safety features and comfortable ride, which make it a popular fit for families and active buyers. Across the model years, the Forester’s practical cabin, strong visibility, and useful cargo space come through as recurring strengths.

Expert reviews rate the 2022 and 2025 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs that show up in recent expert reviews are sluggish performance, a polarising design on some versions, and an infotainment system that can feel frustrating to use. Even so, the Forester’s mix of utility, safety, and value keeps it appealing for used buyers.

31.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru Forester models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Forester’s practicality, strong all-wheel drive capability, and comfortable ride as core strengths. Across the model years, it also earns praise for spacious interiors, useful safety features, and everyday dependability.

• Owners rate the Subaru Forester between 4.33 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is generally manageable if you choose carefully and review maintenance history, especially on higher-mileage examples.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: EyeSight driver assistance suite
• Infotainment: 11.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 9.0 litres per 100 kilometres in combined driving; 10.4 L/100 km during this evaluation

Which Subaru Forester trim should I buy?

The 2026 Subaru Forester offers these trims:

• Convenience: The entry trim in the 2026 gas-only lineup, suited to buyers who want the Forester’s utility and safety focus at the most accessible starting point.
• Touring: Adds a more upscale equipment mix for shoppers who want extra comfort and convenience.
• Sport: Brings a more expressive appearance and a sportier feel for buyers who want a more distinctive look.
• Limited: Adds more comfort and convenience features for shoppers who want a richer everyday experience.
• Premier: The top trim in the 2026 gas-only lineup, aimed at buyers who want the most premium Forester setup.

What Subaru Forester do most buyers choose?

The Subaru Forester years with the most listings are 2025, 2024, and 2026.

These higher-volume years tend to be the most popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, colour, and price. They also tend to attract shoppers looking for a newer Forester with a familiar formula and broad appeal.

What is the Subaru Forester's resale value?

Most Forester model years are down year over year, which can work in your favour if you’re shopping used. The largest drops are concentrated in several newer and mid-cycle years, while a few older examples are much steadier by comparison. Overall, the table points to a market where buyers have room to negotiate on many model years.

The 2015 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2016, 2015, and 2014 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Subaru Forester safe?

• 2026: 9/10
• 2025: 9/10
• 2023: 8/10
• 2022: 9/10

Subaru calls its package of camera-based advanced driving assistance systems EyeSight. It includes adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and lane-centring assist.

For the safest used buy, the 2022, 2025 and 2026 models all post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Subaru Forester now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −12.34% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −11.08%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 38.1% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 30.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $38,276 CAD. The Subaru Forester offers a practical cabin, strong visibility, and a useful cargo area that make it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest Forester Wilderness uses a normally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder with 180 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque, and Subaru estimates 9.0 litres per 100 kilometres in combined driving.
• Tech: The latest Forester includes an 11.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and a three-year complimentary subscription to MySubaru connected service plans.
• Safety: The latest Forester adds improved rear seatbelts to enhance occupant safety.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.