Subaru Forester turbocharger price snapshot
- Low
- $100
- Average
- $281
- High
- $542
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Forester turbocharger ?
How much does a used Subaru Forester turbocharger cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Subaru Forester turbocharger costs $100 to $542, with a median asking price of $250. Based on 86 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2021 (8 model years), updated Sep 11, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$311
Grade B (good)$258
Grade C (fair)$175
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$100–$54252 listings
Grade BStandard used$143–$44521 listings
Grade CVisible wear$110–$2004 listings
Grade XUngraded$185–$4009 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $100–$542 | 52 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $143–$445 | 21 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $110–$200 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $185–$400 | 9 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$311
Grade B$258
Grade C$175
Ungraded$250
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $100–$542 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Forester turbocharger replacement cost?
- Used part
- $250
- Subaru Forester median asking price
- Labor
- $380–$1,200
- 4–8 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $630–$1,450
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for turbocharger replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include oil and filter change, and inspection of oil feed lines. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Model-year comparison
What does a Subaru Forester turbocharger cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Forester turbocharger cost?
The going rate for a used Subaru Forester turbocharger is $250 at the median, with listings spanning $100 to $542. That figure comes from 86 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 78% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $311.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $187, while 2015 tops the table at $400. Parts from 2014–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Forester sits 27% below the Ford F150 ($344), 56% below the Mercedes C Class ($571), and 58% below the Honda Civic ($600) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used turbocharger: what to check
- Check shaft play. Any detectable radial movement means the bearing is worn.
- Ask for donor mileage and oil-change history if available; oil starvation kills turbos.
- Inspect the compressor wheel for chipped blades from debris ingestion.
- Budget for new oil feed and return lines. Reusing clogged lines destroys replacement turbos.
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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 ±131%
AC Condenser
$204median
$30$563
20wide ±822%
Wheels
$150median
$35$2,500
21wide ±418%
Fuel Pump
$100median
$30$865
22wide ±1044%
Water Pump
$75median
$15$1,581
23wide ±96%
Power Steering Pump
$162median
$50$361
24wide ±271%
ABS Module
$171median
$16$944
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Differential
Price data updating
26wide ±145%
Engine Computer
$156median
$10$462
27wide ±179%
Throttle Body
$93median
$20$353
28wide ±278%
Brake Caliper
$85median
$20$493
29wide ±305%
Drive Shaft
$137median
$60$897
30wide ±148%
Tailgate
$1,205median
$50$3,622
31wide ±141%
Intake Manifold
$150median
$25$449
32wide ±118%
Control Arm
$120median
$34$316
33wide ±206%
Blower Motor
$76median
$30$343
34wide ±208%
Exhaust Manifold
$400median
$35$1,699
35wide ±250%
Transmission Control Module
$111median
$20$574
36wide ±273%
Steering Column
$126median
$65$752
37wide ±100%
Fuel Tank
$192median
$50$434
38wide ±152%
Window Regulator
$125median
$25$405
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Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
40wide ±66%
Torque Converter
$450median
$99$695
41wide ±245%
Steering Wheel
$174median
$35$886
42wide ±240%
Ignition Switch
$99median
$25$500
43wide ±384%
Car Radio
$205median
$25$1,600
44wide ±170%
Heater Core
$116median
$65$460
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 turbocharger prices
Turbochargercompare
FordExplorervsSubaruForester
Explorer$295
Forester$250
$45 diff1,352 listings
TurbochargercompareFordEdgevsSubaruForester
Edge$229
Forester$250
$21 diff955 listings
TurbochargercompareFordEscapevsSubaruForester
Escape$241
Forester$250
$9 diff925 listings
TurbochargercompareFordBroncovsSubaruForester
Bronco$451
Forester$250
$201 diff774 listings
TurbochargercompareBMWX5vsSubaruForester
X5$505
Forester$250
$255 diff761 listings
TurbochargercompareBMWX3vsSubaruForester
X3$515
Forester$250
$265 diff697 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±290%
Acura MDX
$325median
$100$1,988
Acurawide ±137%
Acura RDX
$309median
$100$945
BMWwide ±332%
BMW X3
$515median
$75$3,496
BMWwide ±228%
BMW X5
$505median
$72$2,374
Chevywide ±207%
Chevy Colorado
$450median
$100$1,960
Chevywide ±208%
Chevy Equinox
$210median
$30$903
Chevywide ±148%
Chevy Malibu
$214median
$70$703
Chevywide ±192%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$625median
$100$2,500
Subaruwide ±182%
Subaru Ascent
$202median
$85$819
Subaruwide ±123%
Subaru Crosstrek
$400median
$173$1,155
Subaruwide ±160%
Subaru Impreza
$426median
$190$1,551
Subaruwide ±163%
Subaru Outback
$490median
$50$1,645
Common questions
Subaru Forester turbocharger FAQ
How much is a used turbocharger for a Subaru Forester?
Based on 86 priced salvage yard listings, a used Subaru Forester turbocharger lists between $100 and $542, with a median asking price of $250.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Forester turbocharger?
Using a used part, a Subaru Forester turbocharger replacement typically runs $630–$1,450 all-in: the median used turbocharger for this model lists at $250, and independent-shop labor for turbocharger replacement typically takes 4–8 hours at $95–$150/hr ($380–$1,200). The labor figure does not include oil and filter change, and inspection of oil feed lines. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Subaru Forester turbocharger?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. 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, 2017, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Subaru Forester turbocharger years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Subaru Forester turbocharger listings appear across model years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 8 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 turbo?
A turbo is another name for a turbocharger. The Subaru Forester turbocharger prices on this page apply — median $250, from 86 salvage yard listings.