Used 2016 Subaru Forester headlight assembly from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2016 Subaru Forester Headlight Assembly prices

Year-specific used headlight assembly pricing for the 2016 Subaru Forester, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedSep 15, 2026

Part overview

About the 2016 Subaru Forester headlight assembly

A used 2016 Subaru Forester headlight assembly costs between $105 and $893, with a median of $300 from 318 salvage yard listings.

What the headlight assembly does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used headlight assembly price guide →

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Price summary

A used 2016 Subaru Forester headlight assembly costs $105 to $893, with a median asking price of $300. Based on 318 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2016 (3 model years), updated Sep 15, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

2016 Subaru Forester headlight assembly price snapshot

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Low
$105
Average
$358
High
$893
394 listings observed · 318 priced listings used · last updated Sep 15, 2026· How we price·

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What is the 2016 Subaru Forester headlight assembly replacement cost?

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Used part
$300
2016 Subaru Forester median asking price
Labor
$50–$300
0.5–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$350–$600
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

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

2.0L (turbo), (black background), halogen, RH44 listingsInterchange 2014–2016$200$111 – $325
2.5L, (chrome background), xenon (HID), LH44 listingsInterchange 2014–2016$513$200 – $862
2.0L (turbo), (black background), xenon (HID), LH43 listingsInterchange 2014–2016$427$127 – $628
2.5L, (chrome background), xenon (HID), RH41 listingsInterchange 2014–2016$635$220 – $893
2.0L (turbo), (black background), xenon (HID), RH39 listingsInterchange 2014–2016$500$170 – $650
2.0L (turbo), (black background), halogen, LH38 listingsInterchange 2014–2016$197$105 – $335
2.5L, (chrome background), halogen, RH37 listingsInterchange 2014–2016$179$110 – $450
2.5L, (chrome background), halogen, LH32 listingsInterchange 2014–2016$192$110 – $272

Year-specific context

How does the 2016 Subaru Forester compare?

The 2016 guide is based on 394 observed listings, including 318 with posted prices. Its $300 median is 52% below the Subaru Forester guide's $625 median.

Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2016 ranks #2 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2014, 2015. Shopping across all 3 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

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Common questions

2016 Subaru Forester headlight assembly FAQ

How much is a used 2016 Subaru Forester headlight assembly?

Based on 318 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Subaru Forester headlight assembly lists between $105 and $893, with a median asking price of $300.

How much does it cost to replace a 2016 Subaru Forester headlight assembly?

Using a used part, a 2016 Subaru Forester headlight assembly replacement typically runs $350–$600 all-in: the median used headlight assembly for this year lists at $300, 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.

Will a 2016 Subaru Forester headlight assembly fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2016 Subaru Forester headlight assembly also appear under model years 2014, 2015, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.

How much is a 2016 Subaru Forester headlamp assembly?

A headlamp assembly is another name for a headlight assembly. The prices on this page cover the 2016 Subaru Forester headlight assembly — median $300, from 318 listings.

2016 Subaru Forester Headlight Assembly Cost — Used From $105 to $893