2017 Subaru Forester alternator price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $96
- High
- $209
Year-specific price guide
Used 2017 Subaru Forester Alternator prices
Year-specific used alternator pricing for the 2017 Subaru Forester, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Part overview
About the 2017 Subaru Forester alternator
A used 2017 Subaru Forester alternator costs between $35 and $209, with a median of $80 from 95 salvage yard listings.
What the alternator does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used alternator price guide →
Price summary
A used 2017 Subaru Forester alternator costs $35 to $209, with a median asking price of $80. Based on 95 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2018 (5 model years), updated Sep 17, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$85
Grade B (good)$85
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$20982 listings
Grade BStandard used$45–$1534 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$759 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$209 | 82 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $45–$153 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $35–$75 | 9 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$85
Grade B$85
Ungraded$45
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$209 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the 2017 Subaru Forester alternator replacement cost?
- Used part
- $80
- 2017 Subaru Forester median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $175–$455
- 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
Fitment matters
Price by trim & variant
Year-specific context
How does the 2017 Subaru Forester compare?
The 2017 guide is based on 100 observed listings, including 95 with posted prices. Its $80 median is 25% below the Subaru Forester guide's $107 median.
Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2017 ranks #3 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018. Shopping across all 5 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Compare model years
What does a Subaru Forester alternator cost in other years?
2025400 listings$150$60 – $300202450 listings$86$45 – $321202350 listings$87$60 – $236202250 listings$87$60 – $236202150 listings$87$30 – $277202050 listings$93$60 – $201201950 listings$135$35 – $2492018100 listingsCompatible$71$50 – $271201699 listingsCompatible$71$35 – $385201550 listingsCompatible$85$41 – $209
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What other Subaru Forester parts are priced?
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$114median
$40$434
02wide ±139%
ABS Module
$166median
$38$500
03wide ±138%
Air Bag
$380median
$64$1,116
04wide ±146%
Axle Shaft
$127median
$35$405
05wide ±95%
Blower Motor
$76median
$45$190
06wide ±193%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$20$310
07wide ±108%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$425median
$150$1,069
08wide ±102%
Front Bumper
$209median
$73$500
09wide ±132%
Rear Bumper
$220median
$64$645
10wide ±179%
Car Radio
$215median
$56$824
11wide ±190%
Center Console
$105median
$45$445
12wide ±150%
AC Condenser
$178median
$30$563
13wide ±118%
Control Arm
$120median
$34$316
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Price data updating
15wide ±89%
Door Assembly
$885median
$174$1,755
16wide ±202%
Drive Shaft
$125median
$60$565
17wide ±159%
Engine
$1,658median
$430$5,699
18wide ±151%
Engine Computer
$141median
$35$462
19wide ±267%
Exhaust Manifold
$300median
$100$1,699
20wide ±114%
Fender
$283median
$74$718
21wide ±123%
Fog Light
$178median
$35$474
22wide ±161%
Front Seat
$160median
$56$570
23wide ±149%
Fuel Pump
$113median
$30$367
24wide ±96%
Fuel Tank
$192median
$65$434
25wide ±160%
Grille
$190median
$49$656
26wide ±120%
Headlight Assembly
$625median
$105$1,600
27wide ±170%
Heater Core
$116median
$65$460
28wide ±76%
Hood
$625median
$150$1,094
29wide ±72%
Ignition Switch
$99median
$38$180
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Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
31wide ±169%
Intake Manifold
$126median
$25$450
32wide ±175%
Master Cylinder
$76median
$22$288
33wide ±163%
Side Mirror
$180median
$39$626
34spread ±23%
Power Steering Pump
$80median
$45$81
35wide ±74%
Quarter Panel
$526median
$250$1,027
36wide ±262%
Radiator
$188median
$50$1,034
37wide ±224%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$20$481
38wide ±153%
Starter
$97median
$25$321
39wide ±126%
Steering Column
$126median
$50$368
40wide ±123%
Steering Rack
$375median
$65$985
41wide ±65%
Steering Wheel
$174median
$75$302
42wide ±149%
Strut
$115median
$30$372
43wide ±98%
Sunroof
$300median
$100$688
44wide ±112%
Tail Light
$218median
$40$530
45wide ±116%
Tailgate
$995median
$175$2,479
46wide ±151%
Throttle Body
$86median
$29$288
47wide ±63%
Torque Converter
$99median
$75$200
48spread ±48%
Transfer Case
$700median
$125$800
49wide ±166%
Transmission
$1,250median
$250$4,394
50wide ±223%
Transmission Control Module
$110median
$30$521
51wide ±79%
Turbocharger
$350median
$120$670
52wide ±134%
Water Pump
$85median
$20$248
53wide ±195%
Wheels
$137median
$35$570
54wide ±167%
Window Regulator
$114median
$25$405
Common questions
2017 Subaru Forester alternator FAQ
How much is a used 2017 Subaru Forester alternator?
Based on 95 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2017 Subaru Forester alternator lists between $35 and $209, with a median asking price of $80.
How much does it cost to replace a 2017 Subaru Forester alternator?
Using a used part, a 2017 Subaru Forester alternator replacement typically runs $175–$455 all-in: the median used alternator for this year lists at $80, 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.
Will a 2017 Subaru Forester alternator fit another year?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2017 Subaru Forester alternator also appear under model years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.