Used Subaru Forester for Sale nearSmiths Falls, ON

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 $24,925 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $23,772 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 pick if you want a practical SUV with broad owner appeal and a long-running reputation for 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 spacious cabin, strong all-wheel-drive capability, and comfortable ride. Reliability and safety also come up often as recurring strengths, along with the model’s usefulness for families and active lifestyles.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in recent expert coverage are sluggish acceleration, a CVT that can feel less responsive, and infotainment systems that can seem dated or frustrating to use.

29.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru Forester models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Forester’s practicality, safety focus, and all-weather confidence as core strengths. Across the model years in the data, buyers repeatedly highlight its spacious interior, comfortable ride, and dependable character.

• 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 tied more to maintenance history and condition than to the model’s basic design, so a well-kept example is the safest path.

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: 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 2026 gas-only lineup, suited to buyers who want the Forester’s core utility at the lowest price point.
• Touring: Adds more comfort and convenience equipment for shoppers who want a better-equipped daily driver.
• Sport: Brings a more expressive look and a sportier feel for buyers who want extra style.
• Limited: Adds more upscale features and is a strong choice if you want a more premium-feeling Forester.
• Premier: The top gas-only trim, aimed at buyers who want the most comfort and convenience content in the 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, which can make it easier to find the right trim, colour, and condition. They also often sit in the sweet spot between newer features and more accessible pricing.

What is the Subaru Forester's resale value?

Most Forester model years in the table are down year over year, which can work in your favour if you are shopping used. The biggest drops are concentrated in older and recent model years alike, while a couple of earlier years show small gains instead of declines.

The 2016, 2015, 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 −11.78% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −11.34%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 31.3% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 28.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $38,421 CAD. The Subaru Forester offers a spacious cabin and strong all-weather confidence that make it easy to live with every day.

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 says it should get 9.0 litres per 100 kilometres in combined driving.
• Tech: The infotainment system uses Subaru Multimedia Plus software, and it includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Safety: Subaru has improved the 2026 Forester’s rear seatbelts to enhance occupant safety.
• 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 September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.