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2005 Subaru Forester auction results: final bids and sale history

FinalBid holds 1,178 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 2005 Subaru Forester. Across 1,119 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $375. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 379 verified odometer readings sit above 168,445 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in May 30, 2019, the newest in Oct 17, 2026. Auction results for the 2005 Subaru Forester at Copart and IAAI. Each sold lot below shows the final bid together with the damage, odometer and title that explain it, so you can see where a particular 2005 Subaru Forester belongs in the sold-price range rather than guessing at an average.

$325
Median final bid
$225–$450
Middle half
$700
Top 10% from
$4,000
Highest

Price index

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

$200 $300 $400 $500 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct $325

Where they go

Buyer country of the winning bid, with the median price and model year each market buys. Shares of 285 sales with a known buyer country.

Buyer country Share Median final bid Median model year
United States
94%
$325 2005
Mexico
4%
$425 2005
Guatemala
0.7%
$388 2005
United States
0.4%
$175 2005
XX
0.4%
$475 2005

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

Copart vs IAAI

Copart 156 sold median $350
IAAI 162 sold median $325

Last 12 months · updated October 14, 2026

Forester years

2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997

Subaru models

Ascent Baja Brat BRZ Crosstrek Forester GL Impreza Justy Legacy Outback Solterra SVX Trailseeker Tribeca WRX WRX STI XT

Auction archive FAQ

How much does a 2005 Subaru Forester sell for at Copart and IAAI?

Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a 2005 Subaru Forester was $325; half of the 318 sales went for $225 to $450.

Where do 2005 Subaru Forester cars from US auctions go?

Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (94%), Mexico (4%), Guatemala (1%).

Is a 2005 Subaru Forester cheaper at Copart or IAAI?

Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $350, IAAI $325.

How much does a 2005 Subaru Forester sell for at auction?

The auction results listed here are the answer — every 2005 Subaru Forester lot carries its own final bid. Read the range and place your car inside it instead of trusting one figure.

What pushes a 2005 Subaru Forester final bid to the bottom of the range?

Water and fire losses, missing keys, deployed airbags and a branded title. Any two of those together usually explain a sold price that looks improbably low.

VIN history beyond the auction

Look past the final bid on any 2005 Subaru Forester

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

Example VIN history →