2016 Subaru Forester engine price snapshot
- Low
- $683
- Average
- $2,144
- High
- $5,699
Year-specific price guide
Used 2016 Subaru Forester Engine prices
Year-specific used engine pricing for the 2016 Subaru Forester, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
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Part overview
About the 2016 Subaru Forester engine
A used 2016 Subaru Forester engine costs between $683 and $5,699, with a median of $1,699 from 291 salvage yard listings.
What the engine does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine price guide →
Also known asMotorEngine Assembly
Price summary
A used 2016 Subaru Forester engine costs $683 to $5,699, with a median asking price of $1,699. Based on 291 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$1,700
Grade B (good)$864
Grade C (fair)$2,325
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$800–$5,699246 listings
Grade BStandard used$683–$1,1008 listings
Grade CVisible wear$2,325–$2,3252 listings
Grade XUngraded$850–$3,50035 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $800–$5,699 | 246 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $683–$1,100 | 8 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $2,325–$2,325 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $850–$3,500 | 35 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$1,700
Grade B$864
Grade C$2,325
Ungraded$1,490
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $683–$5,699 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the 2016 Subaru Forester engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $1,699
- 2016 Subaru Forester median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $2,650–$4,700
- 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
Fitment matters
Price by trim & variant
Year-specific context
How does the 2016 Subaru Forester compare?
The 2016 guide is based on 338 observed listings, including 291 with posted prices. Its $1,699 median is 2% above the Subaru Forester guide's $1,658 median.
Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2016 ranks #6 from lowest to highest median.
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 engine cost in other years?
2025159 listings$1,998$1,200 – $4,7742024100 listings$1,810$1,200 – $3,454202361 listings$1,757$1,200 – $2,5002022100 listings$1,700$700 – $2,3102021100 listings$1,348$668 – $2,2002020134 listings$1,213$763 – $2,5002019150 listings$1,330$488 – $2,2502018300 listings$1,830$430 – $4,9992017300 listings$1,500$436 – $5,2002015393 listings$1,685$481 – $4,600
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What other Subaru Forester parts are priced?
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AC Compressor
$114median
$40$434
02wide ±139%
ABS Module
$166median
$38$500
03wide ±138%
Air Bag
$380median
$64$1,116
04wide ±166%
Alternator
$107median
$30$385
05wide ±146%
Axle Shaft
$127median
$35$405
06wide ±95%
Blower Motor
$76median
$45$190
07wide ±193%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$20$310
08wide ±108%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$425median
$150$1,069
09wide ±102%
Front Bumper
$209median
$73$500
10wide ±132%
Rear Bumper
$220median
$64$645
11wide ±179%
Car Radio
$215median
$56$824
12wide ±190%
Center Console
$105median
$45$445
13wide ±150%
AC Condenser
$178median
$30$563
14wide ±118%
Control Arm
$120median
$34$316
15
Differential
Price data updating
16wide ±89%
Door Assembly
$885median
$174$1,755
17wide ±202%
Drive Shaft
$125median
$60$565
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
30
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
2016 Subaru Forester engine FAQ
How much is a used 2016 Subaru Forester engine?
Based on 291 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Subaru Forester engine lists between $683 and $5,699, with a median asking price of $1,699.
How much does it cost to replace a 2016 Subaru Forester engine?
Using a used part, a 2016 Subaru Forester engine replacement typically runs $2,650–$4,700 all-in: the median used engine for this year lists at $1,699, 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.
Will a 2016 Subaru Forester engine fit another year?
This price guide does not confirm interchangeability. Check the seller's part number, drivetrain, trim or variant, and your VIN before buying; parts from the same model can use different fitments in the same year.
How much is a 2016 Subaru Forester motor?
A motor is another name for a engine. The prices on this page cover the 2016 Subaru Forester engine — median $1,699, from 291 listings.