Subaru Forester alternator price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $138
- High
- $321
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Forester alternator ?
How much does a used Subaru Forester alternator cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Subaru Forester alternator costs $30 to $321, with a median asking price of $136. Based on 707 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (12 model years), updated Sep 9, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$140
Grade B (good)$90
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$321640 listings
Grade BStandard used$45–$31841 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$40–$15026 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$321 | 640 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $45–$318 | 41 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$150 | 26 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$140
Grade B$90
Ungraded$65
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$321 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Forester alternator replacement cost?
- Used part
- $136
- Subaru Forester median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $230–$510
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for alternator replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full alternator replacement cost breakdown
Model-year comparison
What does a Subaru Forester alternator cost by year?
2025400 listingsFits 7 years$150$60 – $300202450 listingsFits 7 years$86$45 – $321202350 listingsFits 7 years$87$60 – $236202250 listingsFits 7 years$87$60 – $236202150 listingsFits 7 years$87$30 – $277202050 listingsFits 7 years$93$60 – $201201950 listingsFits 7 years$135$35 – $2492018100 listingsFits 5 years$71$50 – $271201550 listingsFits 4 years$85$41 – $209
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Forester alternator cost?
The going rate for a used Subaru Forester alternator is $136 at the median, with listings spanning $30 to $321. That figure comes from 707 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 56% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $140.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, gasoline, Wilderness, lists at a $93 median, while gasoline, Touring commands $150, a 61% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $71, while 2025 tops the table at $150. Parts from 2014–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Forester sits 8% above the Ford F150 ($126), 9% above the Ram 1500 ($125), and 28% below the Jeep Wrangler ($190) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used alternator: what to check
- Ask for the amperage rating. The same vehicle can ship with multiple outputs.
- Bench-tested units are worth a small premium; ask for the test result.
- Check pulley type (solid vs clutched) matches your old unit.
- Low-mileage donors matter less here than test results. Brushes wear by hours, not miles.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Subaru Forester parts are priced?
01wide ±148%
Engine
$1,652median
$100$4,999
02wide ±173%
Transmission
$1,200median
$250$4,394
03wide ±173%
Front Bumper
$209median
$25$750
04wide ±158%
Rear Bumper
$220median
$40$733
05wide ±84%
Hood
$635median
$22$1,094
06wide ±120%
Fender
$286median
$34$718
07wide ±122%
Headlight Assembly
$650median
$19$1,600
08wide ±109%
Tail Light
$230median
$30$530
09wide ±114%
Starter
$128median
$28$321
10wide ±265%
Radiator
$200median
$60$1,119
11wide ±146%
AC Compressor
$135median
$40$434
12wide ±172%
Transfer Case
$280median
$75$1,038
13wide ±147%
Axle Shaft
$126median
$35$405
14wide ±135%
Strut
$125median
$35$372
15wide ±242%
Steering Rack
$475median
$30$2,332
16wide ±200%
Grille
$194median
$19$795
17wide ±156%
Side Mirror
$193median
$25$626
18wide ±88%
Turbocharger
$250median
$100$542
19wide ±131%
AC Condenser
$204median
$30$563
20wide ±822%
Wheels
$150median
$35$2,500
21wide ±418%
Fuel Pump
$100median
$30$865
22wide ±1044%
Water Pump
$75median
$15$1,581
23wide ±96%
Power Steering Pump
$162median
$50$361
24wide ±271%
ABS Module
$171median
$16$944
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Differential
Price data updating
26wide ±145%
Engine Computer
$156median
$10$462
27wide ±179%
Throttle Body
$93median
$20$353
28wide ±278%
Brake Caliper
$85median
$20$493
29wide ±305%
Drive Shaft
$137median
$60$897
30wide ±148%
Tailgate
$1,205median
$50$3,622
31wide ±141%
Intake Manifold
$150median
$25$449
32wide ±118%
Control Arm
$120median
$34$316
33wide ±206%
Blower Motor
$76median
$30$343
34wide ±208%
Exhaust Manifold
$400median
$35$1,699
35wide ±250%
Transmission Control Module
$111median
$20$574
36wide ±273%
Steering Column
$126median
$65$752
37wide ±100%
Fuel Tank
$192median
$50$434
38wide ±152%
Window Regulator
$125median
$25$405
39
Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
40wide ±66%
Torque Converter
$450median
$99$695
41wide ±245%
Steering Wheel
$174median
$35$886
42wide ±240%
Ignition Switch
$99median
$25$500
43wide ±384%
Car Radio
$205median
$25$1,600
44wide ±170%
Heater Core
$116median
$65$460
45wide ±226%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$15$481
46wide ±106%
Sunroof
$300median
$50$688
47wide ±255%
Master Cylinder
$76median
$17$405
48wide ±6665%
Fog Light
$189median
$25$25,220
49wide ±224%
Center Console
$105median
$30$500
50wide ±323%
Air Bag
$141median
$45$956
51wide ±84%
Door Assembly
$985median
$100$1,755
52wide ±67%
Quarter Panel
$575median
$251$1,027
53wide ±185%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$545median
$29$2,050
54wide ±401%
Front Seat
$158median
$35$1,303
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Forester alternator prices
Alternatorcompare
JeepWranglervsSubaruForester
Wrangler$190
Forester$136
$54 diff3,153 listings
AlternatorcompareFordExplorervsSubaruForester
Explorer$119
Forester$136
$17 diff3,019 listings
AlternatorcompareDodgeDurangovsSubaruForester
Durango$106
Forester$136
$30 diff2,964 listings
AlternatorcompareJeepGrandCherokeevsSubaruForester
Cherokee$100
Forester$136
$36 diff2,901 listings
AlternatorcompareFordEdgevsSubaruForester
Edge$85
Forester$136
$51 diff2,271 listings
AlternatorcompareToyotaRAV4vsSubaruForester
RAV4$102
Forester$136
$34 diff1,931 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±212%
Acura MDX
$228median
$50$1,016
Acurawide ±172%
Acura RDX
$115median
$35$430
BMWwide ±338%
BMW X3
$127median
$35$894
BMWwide ±145%
BMW X5
$126median
$35$400
Chevywide ±12024%
Chevy Colorado
$135median
$35$32,500
Chevywide ±177%
Chevy Equinox
$81median
$35$321
Chevywide ±738%
Chevy Malibu
$100median
$25$1,500
Chevywide ±341%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$124median
$30$875
Subaruwide ±197%
Subaru Ascent
$85median
$50$385
Subaruwide ±1078%
Subaru Crosstrek
$87median
$15$1,891
Subaruwide ±173%
Subaru Impreza
$76median
$25$288
Subaruwide ±162%
Subaru Outback
$76median
$25$271
Common questions
Subaru Forester alternator FAQ
How much is a used alternator for a Subaru Forester?
Based on 707 priced salvage yard listings, a used Subaru Forester alternator lists between $30 and $321, with a median asking price of $136.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Forester alternator?
Using a used part, a Subaru Forester alternator replacement typically runs $230–$510 all-in: the median used alternator for this model lists at $136, and independent-shop labor for alternator replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Subaru Forester alternator?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 8 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
Which Subaru Forester model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Subaru Forester alternator years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Subaru Forester alternator listings appear across model years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 12 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.