New Subaru Forester for Sale nearMedicine Hat, AB

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 $26,551 CAD, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $23,845 CAD over the past year. 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 value practicality, all-weather confidence, and a family-friendly layout. 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 strong safety focus. Many also highlight its comfortable ride and everyday usefulness, which help explain why it remains such a popular choice for families and active buyers.

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

The main trade-offs that come up in recent expert reviews are sluggish acceleration, a CVT that can feel unresponsive, and infotainment systems that can seem cluttered or dated depending on the year.

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

Are Subaru Forester models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Subaru Forester for its reliability, spacious interiors, and excellent all-wheel drive capabilities. Expert reviews also reinforce its practical, safety-focused character and its strong everyday usability.

• 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 best managed by checking maintenance history carefully, especially on older model years where engine-related concerns were noted.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: EyeSight driver assistance technology
• 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 starts the gas-only 2026 lineup and suits buyers who want the Forester’s core utility and safety-minded character.
• Touring: This trim adds more equipment for shoppers who want a more upscale daily driver.
• Sport: This version brings a more expressive look and a sportier feel.
• Limited: A strong choice if you want a more premium-feeling Forester with added comfort and convenience features.
• Premier: The top gas-only trim adds the most upscale equipment in the lineup.
• Wilderness: This is the best fit if you want the most capable Forester, with a lifted suspension, all-terrain tyres, extra body cladding, anodized copper accents, water-resistant artificial leather, all-weather floor mats, a rubber cargo mat, improved ground clearance, better approach, breakover and departure angles, underbody protection, a full-size all-terrain spare tyre, and a roof rack with strong static and dynamic load ratings.

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 often 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 are showing lower prices than a year ago, which is good news if you are shopping used. The biggest drops are concentrated in several newer and mid-cycle years, while a few older years have changed only slightly.

The 2014, 2016, 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, and 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 −8.84% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −9.07%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.2% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 32.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $37,622 CAD. The Subaru Forester offers a practical cabin, strong visibility, and the kind of everyday versatility that makes it 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 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 driver assistance technology at the centre of its safety package.
• Starting price: The gas-only 2026 Forester lineup starts at $36,884 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.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.