Used Subaru Forester for Sale near Huntingdon, QC

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 $26,933 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $23,798 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 value practicality, safety, and all-weather confidence. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Forester for its spacious cabin, reliable all-wheel drive, and comfortable ride. Safety features and everyday usefulness also come up again and again, especially for families and buyers who want a sensible SUV that handles Canadian conditions well.

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

The main trade-offs centre on performance and infotainment, with recent expert reviews pointing to sluggish acceleration, a CVT that can feel less responsive, and a system that can seem dated or cluttered.

33.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru Forester models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the Forester for its practicality, spacious interior, and strong all-wheel-drive confidence. Safety and everyday usability also stand out across the model years, which helps explain why it remains a popular used SUV.

• Owners rate the Subaru Forester between 4.3 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is generally manageable, but a careful maintenance history matters, especially on older examples.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Fuel efficiency: The 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness should get 9.0 litres per 100 kilometres in combined driving, and we averaged 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, with the Forester’s core utility and value-focused setup.
• Touring: Adds a more upscale equipment mix for buyers who want extra comfort and convenience.
• Sport: Brings a more distinctive appearance and a sportier character.
• Limited: Adds more premium features and is a strong choice if you want a well-equipped balance of comfort and value.
• Premier: The top trim, with the most premium equipment in the 2026 gas-only lineup.

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 used picks because they give you more inventory to compare, more pricing flexibility, and a wider spread of trims and equipment levels.

What is the Subaru Forester's resale value?

Most Forester model years are showing lower prices than a year ago, which is good news if you're shopping used. The biggest drops are concentrated in several newer and mid-cycle years, while a few older examples have moved less. Overall, the pattern favours buyers looking for stronger value on the used market.

The 2014, 2021, and 2016 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 −9.17% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −9.66%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.1% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 32.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $37,295 CAD. The Subaru Forester offers a roomy cabin and a practical, confidence-inspiring character that suits everyday family use.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2026 Forester Wilderness uses a normally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder that produces 180 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque, and Subaru estimates 9.0 litres per 100 kilometres in combined driving.
• Tech: The latest model includes an 11.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and wireless smartphone charging.
• Safety: The latest model adds improved rear seatbelts and keeps EyeSight, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and Automatic Emergency Steering in the mix.
• Starting price: In Canada, the gas-only 2026 Forester lineup includes trim levels ranging from $36,884 CAD to $48,384 CAD.

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.

How does the 2024 Subaru Forester compare to the 2024 Honda CR-V?

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.