Used Subaru Forester for Sale nearSydney Mines, NS

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 $26,103 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $23,781 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 choice if you want a practical SUV with broad owner approval and a long-running reputation for 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 safety-focused character. Comfort and everyday usability also come up often, especially for families and buyers who want a calm, easy-to-live-with SUV.

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

The main trade-offs across recent expert-tested years centre on sluggish acceleration, a CVT that can feel unresponsive, and infotainment systems that can be frustrating to use.

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 safety-first design as core strengths. Across the model years in the data, it also earns praise for a spacious interior and comfortable ride, which helps reinforce its reputation as a dependable everyday SUV.

• 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 examples where engine and transmission concerns have been noted in the model’s history.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Fuel efficiency: The 2026 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 Canadian gas-only lineup, with the core Forester utility and the model’s rugged Wilderness-inspired capability story carried through the range.
• Touring: Adds a more upscale equipment mix for buyers who want extra comfort and convenience in a well-rounded daily driver.
• Sport: Brings a more expressive character for shoppers who want a sportier look and feel.
• Limited: Adds more premium features and suits buyers who want a richer cabin experience.
• Premier: The top trim, aimed at shoppers who want the most upscale Forester setup 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 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 who want newer features without moving all the way to the newest model year.

What is the Subaru Forester's resale value?

Most 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 largest drops are in the double digits, while a few years have moved only slightly, showing that some Forester generations are holding closer to their recent pricing than others.

The 2016, 2021, 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.

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 −7.87% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −11.38%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.2% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 27.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $37,923 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 Forester brings an 11.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Subaru Multimedia Plus software, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and wireless smartphone charging.
• Safety: The latest model 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 October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.