# Subaru Forester 2.5X prices

> The median asking price of a Subaru Forester 2.5X is $6,999, across 478 for sale with a median model year of 2011. The 2011, the model year with the most for sale, has a median asking price of $7,198. Over the last three years, 7 sold for a median of $9,555.

Trim page · 2003–2013 · data as of Nov 14, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/variants/subaru-forester-2-5x)

- For sale: 478 cars, model years 2003–2013
- Median asking price: $6,999 (478 for sale, median model year 2011)
- Most are priced between $3,370 and $10,636, depending on model year and mileage
- The 2011, the model year with the most for sale: median $7,198 (99 for sale)
- Median sold price, last 3 years: $9,555 (7 sold, median model year 2009)
- Auction results on record: 7, latest Nov 10, 2026

## Price by model year

Asking prices of cars for sale now and sold prices over the last three years.

| Model year | For sale | Median asking | Sold · 3 yrs | Median sold | Middle 50% sold |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| 2013 | 75 | $8,587 | 0 | — | — |
| 2012 | 98 | $7,992 | 0 | — | — |
| 2011 | 99 | $7,198 | 0 | — | — |
| 2010 | 90 | $6,907 | 3 | $10,500 | $9,650–$10,894 |
| 2009 | 46 | $6,157 | 1 | — | — |
| 2008 | 14 | $5,338 | 1 | — | — |
| 2007 | 24 | $5,409 | 0 | — | — |
| 2006 | 23 | $5,099 | 1 | — | — |
| 2005 | 4 | $6,848 | 0 | — | — |
| 2004 | 4 | $3,725 | 1 | — | — |
| 2003 | 1 | — | 0 | — | — |

## Editions and packages

Each priced on its own.

| Trim | Years | For sale | Median asking | Sold · 3 yrs | Median sold |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [2.5X Premium](https://ottoquest.com/variants/subaru-forester-2-5x-premium.md) | 2008–2013 | 397 | $7,770 | 2 | $9,030 |
| [2.5X Limited](https://ottoquest.com/variants/subaru-forester-2-5x-limited.md) | 2009–2013 | 228 | $7,495 | 1 | $12,000 |
| [2.5X Touring](https://ottoquest.com/variants/subaru-forester-2-5x-touring.md) | 2011–2013 | 22 | $7,647 | — | — |
| [2.5X L.L. Bean](https://ottoquest.com/variants/subaru-forester-2-5-x-l-l-bean.md) | 2006–2009 | 7 | $5,298 | — | — |

## What's for sale

- Gearbox: Auto 87%, Manual 13%
- Body: SUV 100%
- Drive: AWD 100%

## Specs and fuel economy

EPA figures by model year.

| Model year | Combined MPG | EV range | Class |
| --- | ---: | ---: | --- |
| 2026 | 26–29 | — | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 26–29 | — | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 26–29 | — | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 26–29 | — | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 26–29 | — | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021 | 29 | — | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020 | 29 | — | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2019 | 29 | — | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2018 | 24–28 | — | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2017 | 24–28 | — | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2016 | 25–27 | — | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2015 | 25–27 | — | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |

## Safety recalls

NHTSA lists 38 safety recall campaigns for the Subaru Forester 2.5X. By model year: 2026 (4), 2025 (3), 2024 (2), 2023 (1), 2022 (1), 2019 (3), 2018 (3), 2017 (1), 2016 (3), 2015 (3), 2014 (2), 2013 (12), 2012 (15), 2011 (16), 2010 (17), 2009 (16), 2008 (1), 2007 (1), 2006 (1), 2005 (1), 2004 (1), 2003 (1). A recall repair is free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN before buying.

## Subaru Forester 2.5X prices: common questions

### How much does a Subaru Forester 2.5X cost?

The median asking price of a Subaru Forester 2.5X is $6,999, across 478 cars for sale in the U.S. Most are priced between $3,370 and $10,636, depending on the model year and mileage. The 2011, the model year with the most for sale, asks a median of $7,198. Over the last three years, 7 sold for a median of $9,555.

### Which Subaru Forester 2.5X model year is the cheapest?

Among model years with at least 10 cars for sale, the 2006 Subaru Forester 2.5X asks the least: a median of $5,099 across 23 cars, with a typical 135,500 miles. The 2013 asks $8,587.

### Which Subaru Forester 2.5X model year has the most cars for sale?

The 2011: 99 of the 478 for sale, at a median asking price of $7,198.

## More

- Value a Subaru Forester 2.5X: https://ottoquest.com/value?model=subaru-forester&variant=subaru-forester-2-5x
- Subaru Forester 2.5X for sale, with each car's market value: https://ottoquest.com/listings?variant=subaru-forester-2-5x
- Check one car's price: https://ottoquest.com/deal-check.md?vin=<VIN>&price=<price>&mileage=<miles> (markdown; the page is https://ottoquest.com/deal-check)
- Value a car by model, trim, year and mileage: https://ottoquest.com/value
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