Subaru Forester engine price snapshot
- Low
- $100
- Average
- $1,764
- High
- $4,999
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Forester engine ?
How much does a used Subaru Forester engine cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Subaru Forester engine costs $100 to $4,999, with a median asking price of $1,652. Based on 1,044 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2017–2025 (9 model years), updated Aug 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$1,815
Grade B (good)$1,308
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$344–$4,999669 listings
Grade BStandard used$243–$2,975304 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$100–$4,99571 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $344–$4,999 | 669 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $243–$2,975 | 304 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $100–$4,995 | 71 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$1,815
Grade B$1,308
Ungraded$1,265
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $100–$4,999 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Forester engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $1,652
- Subaru Forester median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $2,600–$4,650
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
(2.5L), gasoline, VIN A (6th digit, Wilderness, US market)50 listingsInterchange 2022–2024$1,810$1,200 – $3,454
(2.5L), gasoline, VIN E (6th digit, Wilderness, Canada market)50 listingsInterchange 2022–2024$1,810$1,200 – $3,454
Model-year comparison
What does a Subaru Forester engine cost by year?
2025159 listingsFits 4 years$1,998$1,200 – $4,7742024100 listingsFits 3 years$1,810$1,200 – $3,454202361 listingsFits 3 years$1,757$1,200 – $2,5002022100 listingsFits 3 years$1,700$700 – $2,3102021100 listings$1,344$100 – $2,2002020134 listingsFits 2 years$1,213$763 – $2,5002019150 listingsFits 2 years$1,308$243 – $2,2502018300 listingsFits 2 years$1,820$400 – $4,999
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Forester engine cost?
The going rate for a used Subaru Forester engine is $1,652 at the median, with listings spanning $100 to $4,999. That figure comes from 1,044 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 39% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $1,815.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (2.5L), gasoline, VIN A (6th digit, Wilderness, US market), lists at a $1,810 median, while (2.5L), hybrid, (VIN S, 6th digit) commands $3,535, a 95% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2020 units carry the lowest median at $1,213, while 2025 tops the table at $1,998. Parts from 2019–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2020 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 2 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Forester sits 34% below the Hyundai Elantra ($2,494), 78% above the Honda Civic ($928), and 34% below the Toyota RAV4 ($2,500) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used engine: what to check
- Ask for a compression or leak-down test result. Reputable yards test engines before sale.
- Under 100K miles is the sweet spot for a used engine; insist on documented donor mileage.
- Confirm what's included: manifolds, sensors, and accessories vary by yard and change the real price.
- Match the engine code exactly. The same model year can ship with multiple displacements.
- Budget for new gaskets, seals, and fluids on installation; they're cheap insurance on a used engine.
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What other Subaru Forester parts are priced?
01wide ±173%
Transmission
$1,200median
$250$4,394
02wide ±173%
Front Bumper
$209median
$25$750
03wide ±158%
Rear Bumper
$220median
$40$733
04wide ±84%
Hood
$635median
$22$1,094
05wide ±120%
Fender
$286median
$34$718
06wide ±122%
Headlight Assembly
$650median
$19$1,600
07wide ±109%
Tail Light
$230median
$30$530
08wide ±107%
Alternator
$136median
$30$321
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 engine prices
Enginecompare
ToyotaRAV4vsSubaruForester
RAV4$2,500
Forester$1,652
$848 diff3,649 listings
EnginecompareJeepGrandCherokeevsSubaruForester
Cherokee$3,729
Forester$1,652
$2,077 diff3,109 listings
EnginecompareJeepWranglervsSubaruForester
Wrangler$4,663
Forester$1,652
$3,011 diff2,975 listings
EnginecompareFordExplorervsSubaruForester
Explorer$1,633
Forester$1,652
$19 diff2,917 listings
EnginecompareJeepCherokeevsSubaruForester
Cherokee$1,525
Forester$1,652
$127 diff2,833 listings
EnginecompareToyotaHighlandervsSubaruForester
Highlander$2,675
Forester$1,652
$1,023 diff2,721 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±216%
Acura MDX
$1,920median
$275$8,587
Acurawide ±134%
Acura RDX
$2,156median
$50$5,812
BMWwide ±175%
BMW X3
$3,550median
$250$12,644
BMWwide ±164%
BMW X5
$7,000median
$75$23,000
Chevywide ±568%
Chevy Colorado
$2,514median
$250$28,825
Chevywide ±173%
Chevy Equinox
$1,400median
$200$5,031
Chevywide ±99%
Chevy Malibu
$1,289median
$450$3,000
Chevywide ±335%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$4,230median
$500$28,825
Subaruwide ±84%
Subaru Ascent
$3,120median
$700$5,964
Subaruwide ±242%
Subaru Crosstrek
$2,255median
$1$10,893
Subaruwide ±219%
Subaru Impreza
$1,270median
$255$5,814
Subaruwide ±373%
Subaru Outback
$1,550median
$1$11,573
Common questions
Subaru Forester engine FAQ
How much is a used engine for a Subaru Forester?
Based on 1,044 priced salvage yard listings, a used Subaru Forester engine lists between $100 and $4,999, with a median asking price of $1,652.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Forester engine?
Using a used part, a Subaru Forester engine replacement typically runs $2,600–$4,650 all-in: the median used engine for this model lists at $1,652, and independent-shop labor for engine replacement typically takes 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr ($950–$3,000). The labor figure does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Subaru Forester engine?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 4 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. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Subaru Forester engine years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Subaru Forester engine listings appear across model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 9 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 motor?
A motor is another name for a engine. The Subaru Forester engine prices on this page apply — median $1,652, from 1,044 salvage yard listings.