Used Subaru Forester for Sale near Morse, SK

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 $26,354 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $23,805 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 4.62/5 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 often as recurring strengths, especially for families and buyers who want a dependable crossover that is easy to live with.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in expert reviews are sluggish acceleration, a CVT that can feel less responsive, and infotainment systems that can be frustrating to use on some recent models.

30.1% 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 family-friendly cabin as core strengths. Across the model years in the data, the Forester also earns repeated praise for safety, visibility, and everyday usability.

• 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 best managed by checking maintenance history carefully, especially on older model years where engine or transmission concerns are mentioned in the model summaries.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: EyeSight driver assistance technology, including adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and lane-centring assist.
• Infotainment: An 11.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Subaru Multimedia Plus software, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and a three-year complimentary subscription to MySubaru connected service plans.
• Fuel efficiency: According to Subaru’s estimates, the Wilderness should get 9.0 litres per 100 kilometres in combined driving. 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 Canadian gas-only lineup, suited to shoppers who want the Forester’s core utility and safety-minded character at the most accessible point in the range.
• Touring: Adds a more upscale equipment mix for buyers who want extra comfort and convenience features in a well-rounded daily driver.
• Sport: Brings a more distinctive appearance and a more expressive personality for shoppers who want a Forester with added style.
• Limited: The best-value trim for many buyers, combining a richer feature set with the Forester’s practical strengths.
• Premier: The top trim in the gas-only lineup, aimed at buyers who want the most premium Forester experience.

What Subaru Forester do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume model years tend to be the most popular used picks 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 familiar features and broad appeal.

What is the Subaru Forester's resale value?

Most Forester model years in the table are down year over year, which is good news if you are shopping used and want more room to negotiate. The newer model years show some of the largest drops, while a couple of older years have moved slightly higher.

The 2016, 2014, and 2021 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.

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 −8.51% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −11.17%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32.3% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 27.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $37,790 CAD. The Subaru Forester offers a spacious cabin and strong outward visibility that make it especially easy to live with.

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 says it should get 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 includes EyeSight, active blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and Automatic Emergency Steering.
• Starting price: In Canada, the gas-only 2026 Forester lineup includes Convenience, Touring, Sport, Limited, and Premier trim levels, with prices ranging from $36,884 to $48,384, including the $2,295 destination charge and other fees.

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 October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.