Subaru Forester window regulator price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $127
- High
- $405
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Forester window regulator?
Asking prices from 263 salvage yards in 36 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Subaru Forester window regulator
What the window regulator does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used window regulator price guide →
Also known asWindow MotorWindow Regulator Motor
Price summary
A used Subaru Forester window regulator costs $25 to $405, with a median asking price of $114. Based on 1,527 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (12 model years), updated Sep 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$125
Grade B (good)$99
Grade C (fair)$95
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$4051,169 listings
Grade BStandard used$45–$310245 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$954 listings
Grade XUngraded$25–$126109 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$405 | 1,169 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $45–$310 | 245 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$95 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $25–$126 | 109 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$125
Grade B$99
Grade C$95
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$405 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Subaru Forester window regulator is listed
We found priced Subaru Forester window regulator listings at 263 salvage yards across 36 states. California supplies the most, with 196 listings (13% of the total) from 33 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $76, while Illinois yards ask $166, 118% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 196 | 33 | $76-33% |
| Michigan | 183 | 24 | $154+35% |
| Illinois | 180 | 24 | $166+46% |
| Wisconsin | 144 | 21 | $76-33% |
| Texas | 106 | 22 | $99-13% |
| Utah | 80 | 9 | $125+10% |
| Indiana | 78 | 13 | $119+4% |
| North Carolina | 67 | 6 | $125+10% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $114 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Forester window regulator replacement cost?
- Used part
- $114
- Subaru Forester median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $210–$490
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for window regulator replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include door panel removal and reassembly; window motor may need replacement if integrated. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full window regulator replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Subaru Forester window regulator cost by year?
2025420 listingsFits 7 years$150$30 – $3542024150 listingsFits 6 years$99$45 – $4052023150 listingsFits 6 years$82$30 – $1752022149 listingsFits 6 years$136$45 – $3342021150 listingsFits 6 years$99$45 – $4052020149 listingsFits 6 years$136$45 – $334201955 listingsFits 6 years$138$55 – $2372018150 listingsFits 5 years$77$25 – $2972017150 listingsFits 5 years$99$35 – $2712016150 listingsFits 5 years$105$40 – $2712015150 listingsFits 5 years$83$25 – $301
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Forester window regulator cost?
Asking prices for a used Subaru Forester window regulator are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 32% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $125.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, LH, gasoline, Wilderness, lists at a $76 median, while RH, automatic down only commands $225, a 196% 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 $77, while 2025 tops the table at $150. Parts from 2014–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Forester sits 23% below the Ford Transit ($148), 5% below the Ram 1500 ($120), and 31% below the Ram 2500 ($166) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used window regulator: what to check
- Inspect drive cable for fraying and alignment: Check steel tension cables for rust, loose strands, or jump-off tracks around plastic corner pulley wheels.
- Verify plastic slide block tab integrity: Examine glass carrier channel sliders for cracked or brittle plastic clips that snap off under window glass weight.
- Test electric motor gear movement under power: Apply twelve volts to motor connector pins to confirm quiet gear rotation without grinding or thermal cutouts.
- Confirm scissor arm pivot rivet play: On mechanical scissor-style regulators, check central pivot rivets for slop that causes window glass tilting in track channels.
- Lube window guide tracks during installation: Clean door glass side channels and lubricate rubber weatherstrips to reduce strain on the regulator motor.
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What other Subaru Forester parts are priced?
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Side Mirror
$186median
$40$626
02wide ±195%
Wheels
$137median
$35$570
03wide ±113%
Tail Light
$217median
$40$530
04wide ±120%
Headlight Assembly
$625median
$105$1,600
05wide ±120%
Axle Shaft
$126median
$40$343
06wide ±150%
Grille
$190median
$49$618
07wide ±113%
Fender
$283median
$80$718
08wide ±160%
Engine
$1,643median
$430$5,699
09wide ±149%
Strut
$115median
$30$372
10wide ±132%
Rear Bumper
$220median
$64$645
11wide ±163%
Transmission
$1,275median
$250$4,394
12wide ±148%
Starter
$100median
$25$321
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Forester window regulator prices
Window Regulatorcompare
FordTransitvsSubaruForester
Transit$148
Forester$114
$34 diff6,296 listings
Window RegulatorcompareRam2500vsSubaruForester
2500$166
Forester$114
$52 diff4,841 listings
Window RegulatorcompareRam3500vsSubaruForester
3500$166
Forester$114
$52 diff4,554 listings
Window RegulatorcompareJeepWranglervsSubaruForester
Wrangler$162
Forester$114
$48 diff3,581 listings
Window RegulatorcompareFordF250vsSubaruForester
F250$187
Forester$114
$73 diff3,203 listings
Window RegulatorcompareFordEscapevsSubaruForester
Escape$121
Forester$114
$7 diff3,184 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±94%
Acura ILX
$75median
$40$181
Acurawide ±153%
Acura Integra
$99median
$35$338
Acurawide ±130%
Acura MDX
$115median
$35$334
Acurawide ±130%
Acura RDX
$101median
$35$297
Acurawide ±146%
Acura TLX
$99median
$30$320
Audiwide ±64%
Audi A4
$80median
$50$153
Audiwide ±144%
Audi A6
$101median
$34$324
Subaruwide ±151%
Subaru Ascent
$121median
$40$405
Subaruwide ±164%
Subaru Crosstrek
$116median
$30$410
Subaruwide ±218%
Subaru Impreza
$85median
$35$405
Subaruwide ±136%
Subaru Outback
$99median
$35$305
Subaruwide ±103%
Subaru WRX
$150median
$35$345
Common questions
Subaru Forester window regulator FAQ
How much is a used window regulator for a Subaru Forester?
The median asking price is $114 across 1,527 priced listings from 263 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $125. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $77.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Forester window regulator?
Using a used part, a Subaru Forester window regulator replacement typically runs $210–$490 all-in: the median used window regulator for this model lists at $114, and independent-shop labor for window regulator replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). The labor figure does not include door panel removal and reassembly; window motor may need replacement if integrated. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
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, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Subaru Forester window regulator years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Subaru Forester window regulator fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.