Subaru Forester master cylinder price snapshot
- Low
- $17
- Average
- $96
- High
- $405
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Forester master cylinder ?
How much does a used Subaru Forester master cylinder cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Subaru Forester master cylinder costs $17 to $405, with a median asking price of $76. Based on 727 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (11 model years), updated Sep 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$76
Grade B (good)$99
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$17–$405595 listings
Grade BStandard used$25–$331108 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$22–$9524 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $17–$405 | 595 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $25–$331 | 108 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $22–$95 | 24 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$76
Grade B$99
Ungraded$64
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $17–$405 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Forester master cylinder replacement cost?
- Used part
- $76
- Subaru Forester median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$450
- 1.5–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $220–$525
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for master cylinder replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include brake fluid and full system bleed at all four wheels. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full master cylinder replacement cost breakdown
Model-year comparison
What does a Subaru Forester master cylinder cost by year?
2025229 listingsFits 2 years$102$35 – $405202450 listingsFits 2 years$76$35 – $232202335 listings$51$35 – $190202250 listingsFits 5 years$76$35 – $174202150 listingsFits 5 years$76$35 – $174202050 listingsFits 5 years$99$40 – $203201950 listingsFits 5 years$76$55 – $331201899 listingsFits 4 years$99$25 – $2182017100 listingsFits 4 years$51$17 – $180201664 listingsFits 4 years$51$30 – $331
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Forester master cylinder cost?
Based on 727 listings, a used master cylinder for the Subaru Forester runs $76 at the median, ranging $17–$405. That figure comes from 727 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, gasoline, Wilderness, lists at a $76 median, while gasoline, Touring commands $102, a 34% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $51, while 2025 tops the table at $102. Parts from 2015–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Forester sits 13% above the Ford Mustang ($67), 23% below the Hyundai Elantra ($99), and 38% above the Honda Civic ($55) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used master cylinder: 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
26
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 ±170%
Heater Core
$116median
$65$460
46wide ±226%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$15$481
47wide ±106%
Sunroof
$300median
$50$688
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 master cylinder prices
Master Cylindercompare
NissanRoguevsSubaruForester
Rogue$82
Forester$76
$6 diff1,723 listings
Master CylindercompareSubaruImprezavsSubaruForester
Impreza$99
Forester$76
$23 diff1,674 listings
Master CylindercompareToyotaHighlandervsSubaruForester
Highlander$93
Forester$76
$17 diff1,592 listings
Master CylindercompareJeepWranglervsSubaruForester
Wrangler$105
Forester$76
$29 diff1,571 listings
Master CylindercompareHondaCRVvsSubaruForester
CRV$99
Forester$76
$23 diff1,511 listings
Master CylindercompareSubaruCrosstrekvsSubaruForester
Crosstrek$78
Forester$76
$2 diff1,499 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±541%
Acura MDX
$75median
$25$837
Acurawide ±119%
Acura RDX
$99median
$25$260
BMWwide ±4283%
BMW X3
$99median
$20$8,500
BMWwide ±151%
BMW X5
$99median
$25$324
Chevywide ±110%
Chevy Colorado
$105median
$25$255
Chevywide ±201%
Chevy Equinox
$76median
$25$331
Chevywide ±227%
Chevy Malibu
$70median
$25$343
Chevywide ±192%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$99median
$25$405
Subaruwide ±187%
Subaru Ascent
$99median
$35$405
Subaruwide ±246%
Subaru Crosstrek
$78median
$22$405
Subaruwide ±444%
Subaru Impreza
$99median
$17$896
Subaruwide ±155%
Subaru Outback
$99median
$25$331
Common questions
Subaru Forester master cylinder FAQ
How much is a used master cylinder for a Subaru Forester?
Based on 727 priced salvage yard listings, a used Subaru Forester master cylinder lists between $17 and $405, with a median asking price of $76.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Forester master cylinder?
Using a used part, a Subaru Forester master cylinder replacement typically runs $220–$525 all-in: the median used master cylinder for this model lists at $76, and independent-shop labor for master cylinder replacement typically takes 1.5–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($145–$450). The labor figure does not include brake fluid and full system bleed at all four wheels. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Subaru Forester master cylinder?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 8 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, 2016. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Subaru Forester master cylinder years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Subaru Forester master cylinder listings appear across model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 11 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 brake master cylinder?
A brake master cylinder is another name for a master cylinder. The Subaru Forester master cylinder prices on this page apply — median $76, from 727 salvage yard listings.