Subaru Forester headlight assembly price snapshot
- Low
- $19
- Average
- $682
- High
- $1,600
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Forester headlight assembly ?
How much does a used Subaru Forester headlight assembly cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Subaru Forester headlight assembly costs $19 to $1,600, with a median asking price of $650. Based on 1,997 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (12 model years), updated Sep 10, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wearUpdating
Grade BStandard usedUpdating
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$19–$1,6001,997 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade BStandard used | Updating | — | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $19–$1,600 | 1,997 |
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Forester headlight assembly replacement cost?
- Used part
- $650
- Subaru Forester median asking price
- Labor
- $50–$300
- 0.5–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $700–$950
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for headlight assembly replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include headlight aiming; some vehicles require bumper removal at the high end. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full headlight assembly replacement cost breakdown
Model-year comparison
What does a Subaru Forester headlight assembly cost by year?
2025453 listingsFits 4 years$785$150 – $1,3202024287 listingsFits 4 years$790$150 – $1,6002023295 listingsFits 4 years$750$99 – $1,6002022295 listingsFits 4 years$785$99 – $1,6002021100 listings$700$100 – $1,2652020200 listingsFits 2 years$643$150 – $1,1202019200 listingsFits 2 years$600$100 – $1,1002018198 listingsFits 2 years$420$19 – $1,1792015399 listingsFits 3 years$245$35 – $980
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Forester headlight assembly cost?
The going rate for a used Subaru Forester headlight assembly is $650 at the median, with listings spanning $19 to $1,600. That figure comes from 1,997 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (LED), incandescent turn signal, Wilderness, RH, lists at a $608 median, while (LED), incandescent turn signal, Wilderness, LH commands $1,020, a 68% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $245, while 2024 tops the table at $790. Parts from 2014–2016 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Forester sits 41% above the Toyota RAV4 ($460), 50% above the Ram 1500 ($434), and 43% below the Mercedes E Class ($1,150) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used headlight assembly: what to check
- Check for lens hazing and moisture intrusion, the two most common headlight defects.
- Verify halogen vs HID vs LED. The same year often has multiple lighting packages.
- Confirm all mounting tabs are intact; broken tabs mean loose, misaimed lights.
- Buy in pairs when prices allow. Mismatched lens clarity is easy to spot.
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What other Subaru Forester parts are priced?
01wide ±148%
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 ±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
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Forester headlight assembly prices
Headlight Assemblycompare
ToyotaRAV4vsSubaruForester
RAV4$460
Forester$650
$190 diff11,950 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareFordExplorervsSubaruForester
Explorer$911
Forester$650
$261 diff7,493 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareKiaSportagevsSubaruForester
Sportage$779
Forester$650
$129 diff7,479 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareFordEdgevsSubaruForester
Edge$847
Forester$650
$197 diff6,651 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareToyotaTundravsSubaruForester
Tundra$478
Forester$650
$172 diff6,070 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareJeepGrandCherokeevsSubaruForester
Cherokee$500
Forester$650
$150 diff5,506 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±130%
Acura MDX
$839median
$100$2,277
Acurawide ±69%
Acura RDX
$960median
$100$1,425
BMWwide ±142%
BMW X3
$1,303median
$40$3,735
BMWwide ±140%
BMW X5
$1,750median
$70$4,985
Chevywide ±292%
Chevy Colorado
$469median
$61$2,800
Chevywide ±214%
Chevy Equinox
$646median
$40$2,800
Chevywide ±248%
Chevy Malibu
$595median
$50$3,000
Chevywide ±1800%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$800median
$25$28,825
Subaruwide ±90%
Subaru Ascent
$613median
$75$1,180
Subaruwide ±95%
Subaru Crosstrek
$750median
$50$1,480
Subaruwide ±151%
Subaru Impreza
$471median
$60$1,480
Subaruwide ±141%
Subaru Outback
$500median
$70$1,480
Common questions
Subaru Forester headlight assembly FAQ
How much is a used headlight assembly for a Subaru Forester?
Based on 1,997 priced salvage yard listings, a used Subaru Forester headlight assembly lists between $19 and $1,600, with a median asking price of $650.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Forester headlight assembly?
Using a used part, a Subaru Forester headlight assembly replacement typically runs $700–$950 all-in: the median used headlight assembly for this model lists at $650, and independent-shop labor for headlight assembly replacement typically takes 0.5–2 hours at $95–$150/hr ($50–$300). The labor figure does not include headlight aiming; some vehicles require bumper removal at the high end. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Subaru Forester headlight assembly?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 14 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, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Subaru Forester headlight assembly years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Subaru Forester headlight assembly 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 headlamp assembly?
A headlamp assembly is another name for a headlight assembly. The Subaru Forester headlight assembly prices on this page apply — median $650, from 1,997 salvage yard listings.