Used 2020 Subaru Forester heater core from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2020 Subaru Forester Heater Core prices

Year-specific used heater core pricing for the 2020 Subaru Forester, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
Price summary

A used 2020 Subaru Forester heater core costs $100 to $116, with a median asking price of $116. Based on 42 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2019–2024 (6 model years), updated Aug 25, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$116
Grade B (good)$116

2020 Subaru Forester heater core price snapshot

USD
Low
$100
Average
$114
High
$116
50 listings observed · 42 priced listings used · last updated Aug 25, 2026· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$100–$11634 listings
Grade BStandard used$116–$1168 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngradedUpdating

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $100–$116 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2020 Subaru Forester heater core replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$116
2020 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

Year-specific context

How does the 2020 Subaru Forester compare?

The 2020 guide is based on 50 observed listings, including 42 with posted prices. Its $116 median is 0% above the Subaru Forester guide's $116 median.

Among the 9 model years with current price data, 2020 ranks #2 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Shopping across all 6 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.

Compare model years

What does a Subaru Forester heater core cost in other years?

2025257 listings$116$116 – $448202450 listingsCompatible$116$75 – $460202350 listingsCompatible$116$75 – $460202250 listingsCompatible$116$75 – $460202150 listingsCompatible$116$65 – $401201950 listingsCompatible$116$116 – $445201850 listings$280$91 – $460201750 listings$266$75 – $300

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Common questions

2020 Subaru Forester heater core FAQ

How much is a used 2020 Subaru Forester heater core?

Based on 42 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2020 Subaru Forester heater core lists between $100 and $116, with a median asking price of $116.

How much does it cost to replace a 2020 Subaru Forester heater core?

Using a used part, a 2020 Subaru Forester heater core replacement typically runs $590–$1,615 all-in: the median used heater core for this year 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.

Will a 2020 Subaru Forester heater core fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2020 Subaru Forester heater core also appear under model years 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 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.