2021 Subaru Forester engine price snapshot
- Low
- $100
- Average
- $1,271
- 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.
Price summary
A used 2021 Subaru Forester engine costs $100 to $2,200, with a median asking price of $1,344. Based on 94 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 CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$100–$1,4008 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $675–$2,200 | 30 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $668–$1,720 | 56 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $100–$1,400 | 8 |
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 · $100–$2,200 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the 2021 Subaru Forester engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $1,344
- 2021 Subaru Forester median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $2,295–$4,345
- 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 94 with posted prices. Its $1,344 median is 19% below the Subaru Forester guide's $1,652 median.
Among the 8 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.
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What does a Subaru Forester engine cost in other years?
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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
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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
Common questions
2021 Subaru Forester engine FAQ
How much is a used 2021 Subaru Forester engine?
Based on 94 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2021 Subaru Forester engine lists between $100 and $2,200, with a median asking price of $1,344.
How much does it cost to replace a 2021 Subaru Forester engine?
Using a used part, a 2021 Subaru Forester engine replacement typically runs $2,295–$4,345 all-in: the median used engine for this year lists at $1,344, 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 $1,344, from 94 listings.