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Subaru Forester auction results: final bids at Copart & IAAI

FinalBid holds 102,909 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for Subaru Forester. Across 97,168 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $1,800. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 56,510 verified odometer readings sit above 105,489 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in May 6, 2019, the newest in Oct 20, 2026. The Subaru Forester auction archive — what it actually sells for at Copart and IAAI, lot by lot. The final bids below come from completed auctions, so they show what buyers committed rather than what sellers hoped for — and the sale history across model years tells you where the Subaru Forester stops losing value.

$1,600
Median final bid
$625–$3,850
Middle half
$7,275
Top 10% from
$27,250
Highest

Price index

Median final bid by month (line) and number of sales (bars), last 12 months.

$1,300 $1,530 $1,770 $2,000 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct $1,500

Final bid by model year

Model year Sold Median final bid
2026 340
$10,100
2025 1,761
$8,800
2024 949
$6,900
2023 1,195
$6,500
2022 1,074
$6,100
2021 1,751
$5,000
2020 1,863
$4,500
2019 1,998
$3,600
2018 2,484
$2,350
2017 2,848
$1,963
2016 2,471
$1,600
2015 4,096
$1,300

Where they go

Buyer country of the winning bid, with the median price and model year each market buys. Shares of 28,594 sales with a known buyer country.

Buyer country Share Median final bid Median model year
United States
86%
$1,350 2015
Georgia
9%
$3,500 2020
Mexico
2%
$925 2013
Guatemala
0.9%
$675 2015
Ukraine
0.8%
$5,050 2023
Haiti
0.2%
$550 2011
El Salvador
0.2%
$1,400 2018
United Arab Emirates
0.1%
$388 2012
Canada
0.1%
$950 2018
Poland
0.1%
$5,925 2022
Azerbaijan
0.1%
$4,700 2021
XX
0.1%
$1,125 2013
Other countries 1%

Country totals only. Individual lots do not show the buyer's country.

Copart vs IAAI

Copart 21,639 sold median $1,750
IAAI 14,222 sold median $1,425

Last 12 months · updated October 14, 2026

Top recent results

The highest final bids among the latest sales.

Date Vehicle Damage Final bid
Oct 13, 2026 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness Normal wear $27,250
Oct 14, 2026 2025 Subaru Forester Premium Hybrid Hail $17,000
Oct 15, 2026 2025 Subaru Forester Front end $16,900
Oct 14, 2026 2021 Subaru Forester Minor dents & scratches $16,500
Oct 13, 2026 2026 Subaru Forester Touring Front end $16,200
Oct 19, 2026 2024 Subaru Forester Premium Hail $15,500
Oct 14, 2026 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness Side $15,100
Oct 15, 2026 2025 Subaru Forester Limited Hybrid Front end $15,000

Auction archive FAQ

How much does a Subaru Forester sell for at Copart and IAAI?

Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a Subaru Forester was $1,600; half of the 35,861 sales went for $625 to $3,850.

Where do Subaru Forester cars from US auctions go?

Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (86%), Georgia (9%), Mexico (2%).

Is a Subaru Forester cheaper at Copart or IAAI?

Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $1,750, IAAI $1,425.

What should I pay for a salvage Subaru Forester?

Work from the median final bid on this page, then adjust for the repair in front of you. A Subaru Forester with light front-end damage and keys sits near the top of the sold-price range; a water loss without keys sits at the bottom.

Does the model year change what a Subaru Forester sells for at auction?

Usually yes, and not evenly. Open the year links to see where the Subaru Forester final-bid curve flattens — that flat stretch is where salvage buying tends to pay best.

Are these final bids what a repaired Subaru Forester would sell for?

No. These are auction results for damaged or salvage Subaru Forester vehicles — the price at the close of the sale, before transport, fees and repair. Retail value sits well above them.

VIN history beyond the auction

Look past the final bid on any Subaru Forester

Title brands, accident reports and odometer entries: the VIN history behind any auction lot.

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