Subaru Forester heater core price snapshot
- Low
- $65
- Average
- $188
- High
- $460
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Forester heater core ?
How much does a used Subaru Forester heater core cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Subaru Forester heater core costs $65 to $460, with a median asking price of $116. Based on 616 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2008–2025 (15 model years), updated Sep 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$116
Grade B (good)$255
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$65–$460532 listings
Grade BStandard used$65–$44583 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$65–$651 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $65–$460 | 532 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $65–$445 | 83 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $65–$65 | 1 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$116
Grade B$255
Ungraded$65
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $65–$460 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Forester heater core replacement cost?
- Used part
- $116
- Subaru Forester median asking price
- Labor
- $475–$1,500
- 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $590–$1,615
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for heater core replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include coolant refill, and dashboard reassembly on vehicles requiring full dash removal. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full heater core replacement cost breakdown
Model-year comparison
What does a Subaru Forester heater core cost by year?
2025257 listingsFits 7 years$116$116 – $448202450 listingsFits 5 years$116$75 – $460202350 listingsFits 5 years$116$75 – $460202250 listingsFits 6 years$116$75 – $460202150 listingsFits 7 years$116$65 – $401202050 listingsFits 6 years$116$100 – $116201950 listingsFits 6 years$116$116 – $445201850 listingsFits 7 years$280$91 – $460201750 listingsFits 8 years$266$75 – $300
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Forester heater core cost?
Based on 616 listings, a used heater core for the Subaru Forester runs $116 at the median, ranging $65–$460. That figure comes from 616 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Model year matters too: 2019 units carry the lowest median at $116, while 2018 tops the table at $280. Parts from 2019–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2019 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Forester sits level with the Nissan Sentra ($116), level with the Nissan Rogue ($116), and 16% above the Hyundai Sonata ($100) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used heater core: what to check
- Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage. Lower-mileage parts carry more remaining life and resale value.
- Confirm the warranty. Many salvage yards offer 30–90 day guarantees; some sell extended coverage.
- Verify fitment against your VIN or the part number on your old unit, not just year and model.
- Ask whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quoted price.
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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 ±122%
Headlight Assembly
$650median
$19$1,600
08wide ±109%
Tail Light
$230median
$30$530
09wide ±107%
Alternator
$136median
$30$321
10wide ±114%
Starter
$128median
$28$321
11wide ±265%
Radiator
$200median
$60$1,119
12wide ±146%
AC Compressor
$135median
$40$434
13wide ±172%
Transfer Case
$280median
$75$1,038
14wide ±147%
Axle Shaft
$126median
$35$405
15wide ±135%
Strut
$125median
$35$372
16wide ±242%
Steering Rack
$475median
$30$2,332
17wide ±200%
Grille
$194median
$19$795
18wide ±156%
Side Mirror
$193median
$25$626
19wide ±88%
Turbocharger
$250median
$100$542
20wide ±131%
AC Condenser
$204median
$30$563
21wide ±822%
Wheels
$150median
$35$2,500
22wide ±418%
Fuel Pump
$100median
$30$865
23wide ±1044%
Water Pump
$75median
$15$1,581
24wide ±96%
Power Steering Pump
$162median
$50$361
25wide ±271%
ABS Module
$171median
$16$944
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Differential
Price data updating
27wide ±145%
Engine Computer
$156median
$10$462
28wide ±179%
Throttle Body
$93median
$20$353
29wide ±278%
Brake Caliper
$85median
$20$493
30wide ±305%
Drive Shaft
$137median
$60$897
31wide ±148%
Tailgate
$1,205median
$50$3,622
32wide ±141%
Intake Manifold
$150median
$25$449
33wide ±118%
Control Arm
$120median
$34$316
34wide ±206%
Blower Motor
$76median
$30$343
35wide ±208%
Exhaust Manifold
$400median
$35$1,699
36wide ±250%
Transmission Control Module
$111median
$20$574
37wide ±273%
Steering Column
$126median
$65$752
38wide ±100%
Fuel Tank
$192median
$50$434
39wide ±152%
Window Regulator
$125median
$25$405
40
Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
41wide ±66%
Torque Converter
$450median
$99$695
42wide ±245%
Steering Wheel
$174median
$35$886
43wide ±240%
Ignition Switch
$99median
$25$500
44wide ±384%
Car Radio
$205median
$25$1,600
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 heater core prices
Heater Corecompare
NissanRoguevsSubaruForester
Rogue$116
Forester$116
$0 diff1,641 listings
Heater CorecompareKiaTelluridevsSubaruForester
Telluride$116
Forester$116
$0 diff1,517 listings
Heater CorecompareGMCYukonvsSubaruForester
Yukon$116
Forester$116
$0 diff1,487 listings
Heater CorecompareToyotaHighlandervsSubaruForester
Highlander$116
Forester$116
$0 diff1,427 listings
Heater CorecompareChevyTahoevsSubaruForester
Tahoe$116
Forester$116
$0 diff1,394 listings
Heater CorecompareChevyTraversevsSubaruForester
Traverse$116
Forester$116
$0 diff1,359 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±181%
Acura MDX
$116median
$70$490
Acurawide ±148%
Acura RDX
$101median
$101$400
BMWwide ±116%
BMW X3
$266median
$31$650
BMWwide ±200%
BMW X5
$116median
$35$500
Chevywide ±360%
Chevy Colorado
$66median
$35$510
Chevywide ±163%
Chevy Equinox
$116median
$46$425
Chevywide ±233%
Chevy Malibu
$81median
$45$422
Chevywide ±175%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$116median
$40$445
Subaruwide ±170%
Subaru Ascent
$116median
$116$510
Subaruwide ±190%
Subaru Crosstrek
$116median
$45$485
Subaruwide ±220%
Subaru Impreza
$91median
$45$445
Subaruwide ±234%
Subaru Outback
$91median
$75$500
Common questions
Subaru Forester heater core FAQ
How much is a used heater core for a Subaru Forester?
Based on 616 priced salvage yard listings, a used Subaru Forester heater core lists between $65 and $460, with a median asking price of $116.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Forester heater core?
Using a used part, a Subaru Forester heater core replacement typically runs $590–$1,615 all-in: the median used heater core for this model lists at $116, and independent-shop labor for heater core replacement typically takes 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr ($475–$1,500). The labor figure does not include coolant refill, and dashboard reassembly on vehicles requiring full dash removal. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Subaru Forester heater core?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 9 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, 2017. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Subaru Forester heater core years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Subaru Forester heater core listings appear across model years 2008, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 15 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.