2021 Subaru Forester engine price snapshot
- Low
- $668
- Average
- $1,297
- High
- $2,200
Year-specific price guide
Used 2021 Subaru Forester Engine prices
Year-specific used engine pricing for the 2021 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 2021 Subaru Forester engine
A used 2021 Subaru Forester engine costs between $668 and $2,200, with a median of $1,348 from 92 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 2021 Subaru Forester engine costs $668 to $2,200, with a median asking price of $1,348. Based on 92 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 7, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$1,500
Grade B (good)$1,172
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$675–$2,20030 listings
Grade BStandard used$668–$1,72056 listings
Grade XUngraded$1,025–$1,4006 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $675–$2,200 | 30 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $668–$1,720 | 56 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $1,025–$1,400 | 6 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$1,500
Grade B$1,172
Ungraded$1,200
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $668–$2,200 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the 2021 Subaru Forester engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $1,348
- 2021 Subaru Forester median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $2,300–$4,350
- 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 2021 Subaru Forester compare?
The 2021 guide is based on 100 observed listings, including 92 with posted prices. Its $1,348 median is 18% below the Subaru Forester guide's $1,643 median.
Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2021 ranks #3 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 – $2,3102020134 listings$1,213$763 – $2,5002019150 listings$1,219$529 – $2,3002018300 listings$1,830$430 – $4,9992017300 listings$1,500$436 – $5,2002016338 listings$1,699$683 – $5,6992015393 listings$1,685$481 – $4,600
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$166median
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$380median
$64$1,116
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Alternator
$115median
$30$385
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$126median
$40$343
06wide ±95%
Blower Motor
$76median
$45$190
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Brake Caliper
$75median
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Rear Bumper Assembly
$425median
$150$1,069
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Front Bumper
$209median
$80$500
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Rear Bumper
$220median
$64$645
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Car Radio
$215median
$56$824
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Center Console
$105median
$45$445
13wide ±138%
AC Condenser
$190median
$40$563
14wide ±118%
Control Arm
$120median
$34$316
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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 ±113%
Fender
$283median
$80$718
21wide ±123%
Fog Light
$178median
$35$474
22wide ±161%
Front Seat
$160median
$56$570
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Fuel Pump
$113median
$30$367
24wide ±96%
Fuel Tank
$192median
$65$434
25wide ±150%
Grille
$190median
$49$618
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
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Intake Manifold
$126median
$25$450
32wide ±175%
Master Cylinder
$76median
$22$288
33wide ±158%
Side Mirror
$186median
$40$626
34spread ±23%
Power Steering Pump
$80median
$45$81
35wide ±74%
Quarter Panel
$526median
$250$1,027
36wide ±136%
Radiator
$182median
$50$545
37wide ±224%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$20$481
38wide ±148%
Starter
$100median
$25$321
39wide ±126%
Steering Column
$126median
$50$368
40wide ±124%
Steering Rack
$372median
$65$985
41wide ±65%
Steering Wheel
$174median
$75$302
42wide ±149%
Strut
$115median
$30$372
43wide ±98%
Sunroof
$300median
$100$688
44wide ±113%
Tail Light
$217median
$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 ±163%
Transmission
$1,275median
$250$4,394
50wide ±223%
Transmission Control Module
$110median
$30$521
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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
2021 Subaru Forester engine FAQ
How much is a used 2021 Subaru Forester engine?
Based on 92 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2021 Subaru Forester engine lists between $668 and $2,200, with a median asking price of $1,348.
How much does it cost to replace a 2021 Subaru Forester engine?
Using a used part, a 2021 Subaru Forester engine replacement typically runs $2,300–$4,350 all-in: the median used engine for this year lists at $1,348, 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 2021 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 2021 Subaru Forester motor?
A motor is another name for a engine. The prices on this page cover the 2021 Subaru Forester engine — median $1,348, from 92 listings.