Subaru Forester control arm price snapshot
- Low
- $34
- Average
- $139
- High
- $316
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Forester control arm ?
How much does a used Subaru Forester control arm cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Subaru Forester control arm costs $34 to $316, with a median asking price of $120. Based on 886 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (12 model years), updated Sep 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$120
Grade B (good)$159
Grade C (fair)$120
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$34–$316675 listings
Grade BStandard used$45–$316170 listings
Grade CVisible wear$120–$1204 listings
Grade XUngraded$60–$15037 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $34–$316 | 675 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $45–$316 | 170 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $120–$120 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $60–$150 | 37 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$120
Grade B$159
Grade C$120
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $34–$316 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Forester control arm replacement cost?
- Used part
- $120
- Subaru Forester median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $215–$570
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for control arm replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include a wheel alignment after installation. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full control arm replacement cost breakdown
hybrid, RH
1 listings$214$214 – $214Model-year comparison
What does a Subaru Forester control arm cost by year?
2025101 listingsFits 6 years$100$60 – $2932024100 listingsFits 7 years$75$60 – $2932023100 listingsFits 7 years$100$60 – $2932022100 listingsFits 7 years$129$34 – $3142021100 listingsFits 7 years$166$45 – $3142020100 listingsFits 7 years$129$34 – $3142019100 listingsFits 7 years$159$50 – $2492018100 listingsFits 5 years$115$35 – $298201741 listingsFits 5 years$135$75 – $298201666 listingsFits 5 years$115$35 – $3162015100 listingsFits 5 years$100$45 – $249
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Forester control arm cost?
Based on 886 listings, a used control arm for the Subaru Forester runs $120 at the median, ranging $34–$316. That figure comes from 886 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, gasoline, RH, lists at a $95 median, while hybrid, RH commands $214, a 125% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2024 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2021 tops the table at $166. Parts from 2019–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2024 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Forester sits 34% below the Toyota 4Runner ($183), 50% above the Ford Mustang ($80), and 20% above the Mercedes E Class ($100) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used control arm: what to check
- Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage. Lower-mileage parts carry more remaining life and resale value.
- Confirm the warranty. Many salvage yards offer 30–90 day guarantees; some sell extended coverage.
- Verify fitment against your VIN or the part number on your old unit, not just year and model.
- Ask whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quoted price.
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What other Subaru Forester parts are priced?
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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 ±107%
Alternator
$136median
$30$321
10wide ±114%
Starter
$128median
$28$321
11wide ±265%
Radiator
$200median
$60$1,119
12wide ±146%
AC Compressor
$135median
$40$434
13wide ±172%
Transfer Case
$280median
$75$1,038
14wide ±147%
Axle Shaft
$126median
$35$405
15wide ±135%
Strut
$125median
$35$372
16wide ±242%
Steering Rack
$475median
$30$2,332
17wide ±200%
Grille
$194median
$19$795
18wide ±156%
Side Mirror
$193median
$25$626
19wide ±88%
Turbocharger
$250median
$100$542
20wide ±131%
AC Condenser
$204median
$30$563
21wide ±822%
Wheels
$150median
$35$2,500
22wide ±418%
Fuel Pump
$100median
$30$865
23wide ±1044%
Water Pump
$75median
$15$1,581
24wide ±96%
Power Steering Pump
$162median
$50$361
25wide ±271%
ABS Module
$171median
$16$944
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Differential
Price data updating
27wide ±145%
Engine Computer
$156median
$10$462
28wide ±179%
Throttle Body
$93median
$20$353
29wide ±278%
Brake Caliper
$85median
$20$493
30wide ±305%
Drive Shaft
$137median
$60$897
31wide ±148%
Tailgate
$1,205median
$50$3,622
32wide ±141%
Intake Manifold
$150median
$25$449
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
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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 control arm prices
Control Armcompare
Toyota4RunnervsSubaruForester
4Runner$183
Forester$120
$63 diff7,706 listings
Control ArmcompareFordExplorervsSubaruForester
Explorer$125
Forester$120
$5 diff3,976 listings
Control ArmcompareJeepGrandCherokeevsSubaruForester
Cherokee$198
Forester$120
$78 diff2,835 listings
Control ArmcompareBMWX3vsSubaruForester
X3$100
Forester$120
$20 diff2,783 listings
Control ArmcompareBMWX5vsSubaruForester
X5$184
Forester$120
$64 diff2,685 listings
Control ArmcompareChevyColoradovsSubaruForester
Colorado$134
Forester$120
$14 diff2,445 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±164%
Acura MDX
$135median
$45$487
Acurawide ±86%
Acura RDX
$163median
$75$355
BMWwide ±288%
BMW X3
$100median
$35$611
BMWwide ±134%
BMW X5
$184median
$40$532
Chevywide ±126%
Chevy Colorado
$134median
$35$372
Chevywide ±186%
Chevy Equinox
$140median
$40$561
Chevywide ±184%
Chevy Malibu
$80median
$28$322
Chevywide ±92%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$145median
$40$307
Subaruwide ±166%
Subaru Ascent
$110median
$40$405
Subaruwide ±137%
Subaru Crosstrek
$115median
$34$349
Subaruwide ±152%
Subaru Impreza
$105median
$30$349
Subaruwide ±122%
Subaru Outback
$110median
$25$293
Common questions
Subaru Forester control arm FAQ
How much is a used control arm for a Subaru Forester?
Based on 886 priced salvage yard listings, a used Subaru Forester control arm lists between $34 and $316, with a median asking price of $120.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Forester control arm?
Using a used part, a Subaru Forester control arm replacement typically runs $215–$570 all-in: the median used control arm for this model lists at $120, and independent-shop labor for control arm replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). The labor figure does not include a wheel alignment after installation. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Subaru Forester control arm?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 3 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, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Subaru Forester control arm years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Subaru Forester control arm 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.
How much is a used Subaru Forester lower control arm?
A lower control arm is another name for a control arm. The Subaru Forester control arm prices on this page apply — median $120, from 886 salvage yard listings.