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Used Subaru Forester Starter price

How much does a used Subaru Forester starter cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.

Subaru Forester · Starter

$150

median asking price

109 priced listings · $28–$278 · 3 trims

A used Subaru Forester starter costs $28 to $278, with a median asking price of $150. Based on 109 salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 2, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent): $89Grade B (good): $157

Subaru Forester starter price snapshot

USD

Low: $28
Average: $109
High: $278

200 listings reviewed · last updated Aug 2, 2026 · How we price

Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade	Price range	Listings
Grade AClean / low wear	$75–$89	2
Grade BStandard used	$50–$157	2
Grade CVisible wear	Updating	—
Grade XUngraded	$65–$150	2

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

2.5L, MT
34 priced listings
$28–$278
Median$75
2.0L (turbo)
31 priced listings
$30–$272
Median$70
2.5L, AT (CVT)
26 priced listings
$30–$194
Median$50

Model-year comparison

What does a Subaru Forester starter cost by year?

Year	Low	Median	High	Listings
2019	$65	$150	$201	50
2018	$28	$68	$278	150

Market analysis

How much does a used Subaru Forester starter cost?

Based on 109 listings, a used starter for the Subaru Forester runs $150 at the median, ranging $28–$278. That figure comes from 109 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.5L, AT (CVT), lists at a $50 median, while 2.5L, MT commands $75, a 50% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $68, while 2019 tops the table at $150. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.

Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Forester sits 81% above the Ford Explorer ($83), 50% above the Ford F150 ($100), and 83% above the GMC Sierra 1500 ($82) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used starter: what to check

Ask if the unit was bench-tested. Starters are cheap to test and yards that do will say so.
Match the flywheel tooth count and mounting bolt pattern to your engine code.
Check the solenoid connector style; mid-year changes are common.
A remanufactured unit with warranty is sometimes only slightly more than used, so compare both.

Common questions

Subaru Forester starter FAQ

How much is a used starter for a Subaru Forester?

Based on 109 salvage yard listings, a used Subaru Forester starter lists between $28 and $278, with a median asking price of $150.

What affects the price of a used Subaru Forester starter?

Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 3 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 2019, 2018. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

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