Depreciation & used values · SUV
Subaru Forester depreciation
The Subaru Forester loses about 37% of its value in its first three years. From a list price of £41,000, a 2023 example with around 27,500 miles on the clock is worth about £21,250 today. The year-by-year table below values every age of Forester at its typical mileage, from the same model behind its full profile.
Value by registration year
What a used Forester is worth, year by year
Each row values that year's Forester at its typical mileage (9,218 miles a year). The headline is the midpoint of a private sale and a dealer forecourt price; the range reflects condition and history.
| Reg year | Age | Typical miles | Est. value | Likely range | Of new price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | <1 yr | 4,500 | £38,100 | £33,700–£42,500 | 93% |
| 2025 | 1 yr | 9,000 | £30,900 | £27,250–£34,600 | 78% |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | 18,500 | £26,050 | £22,850–£29,250 | 69% |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | 27,500 | £21,250 | £18,550–£23,950 | 58% |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | 37,000 | £19,100 | £16,600–£21,600 | 54% |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | 46,000 | £18,200 | £15,750–£20,650 | 53% |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | 55,500 | £15,650 | £13,500–£17,850 | 47% |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | 64,500 | £13,650 | £11,700–£15,600 | 43% |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | 73,500 | £11,800 | £10,050–£13,500 | 39% |
Values are the Forecourt model's estimate at each age's typical mileage, not offers. For a specific mileage, trim and region, use the full Forester profile →
The depreciation curve
Share of original value retained by age (to 8 years). The same curve drives the interactive chart on the profile.
Best time to buy or sell
Buy — Past the steep drop — most of the depreciation is behind it
- Loses about 7% a year around 3 years old
- Steepest losses are over by about 3 years
- UK numbers steady (-1.9% year on year)
- Reliability 66/100
Forester depreciation — quick answers
How much does a Subaru Forester depreciate?
The Subaru Forester loses about 37% of its value in the first three years. A 2023 example with around 27,500 miles is worth about £21,250 today.
What is a 2023 Subaru Forester worth?
A 2023 Subaru Forester at a typical 27,500 miles is worth about £21,250 — likely between £18,550 and £23,950 depending on condition and history.
When is the best time to buy or sell a Subaru Forester?
Past the steep drop — most of the depreciation is behind it. It loses about 7.5% a year around 3 years old, with the steepest losses over by roughly 3 years.