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2021 Subaru Forester SUVs
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- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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2021 Subaru Forester Premium
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2021 Subaru Forester Touring
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Great Buying Experience
I had an excellent experience buying a new RDX from this car dealer. Raffy was my salesperson, and he did a great job answering all my questions and explaining everything in detail. I also live in Wisconsin and bought from this car dealer in Illinois and the process was extremely smooth and no extra work on my end was needed. I am very satisfied with the new car and this dealership.
Good cornering and visibility. Sportily boxy.
I like the solid feel of the car and the sturdy and high ride. Good acceleration. It would be a better SUV if the ground clearance was at least 10” or 12”, with the exhaust pipe properly tucked away!






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2021 Subaru Forester Touring
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Buy from Wesley Radford
Purchased a new Avalon from them today. Wesley Radford was my sales rep and the entire process was an extremely pleasant experience. Wesley was patient with me and did not give any hard sell tactics. There was a slight glitch due to my misreading some info and Wesley rectified everything to my great satisfaction. Everyone else in the process was polite and helpful. Lombard Toyota is the place to go and Wesley is the guy to ask for.
Spontaneous windshield explosion!
Spontaneous windshield cracked to 2 1/2 feet in just seconds! No stones seen, without warning, bang. The part cost $850.00 more for eye-sight calibration! Subaru dealer said total cost, around $2000!






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2021 Subaru Forester Touring
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Just picked up a new 2025 Explorer at Packey Webb.
Just picked up a new 2025 Explorer at Packey Webb. It was a smooth and professional purchase process. Ernie and Kevin took great care of me. You bet I?ll be back! I am really impressed with the recent changes Ford made to the Explorer.
The BEST.
One of the best cars I have ever owned. It drives like a dream, has more get-up-and-go then I ever thought a 4 cyl. could have. I make a 3000 miles trip from Texas to Utah in may and averaged 34 miles per gallon. I would recommend them to everyone.






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I just purchased a car from Castle Hyundai of Oak Lawn,
I just purchased a car from Castle Hyundai of Oak Lawn, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the experience. From start to finish, the team showed true professionalism, care, and integrity—qualities that can be hard to come by in the car-buying world. Now I truly understand what they mean when they say “Drive Happy!” Jim (Sales Manager), Nick (Sales Consultant), Brennan (Internet Representative), and John (Finance Manager) were an absolute pleasure to work with. They went above and beyond to make sure I felt informed, respected, and supported throughout the process. They were transparent, never pushy, and always willing to answer my (many!) questions with patience and honesty. It was clear that they genuinely cared—about the car, the deal, and most importantly, about me as a customer. They didn’t just meet expectations - they exceeded them. The entire process was smooth, respectful, and even enjoyable. These are good people who take pride in doing right by others. Thank you to everyone at Castle Hyundai of Oak Lawn—you didn’t just help me get a great car, you made the whole experience one to remember. You went the extra mile (pun absolutely intended) and because of you, I now Drive Happy!
subaru forester i got this car from idealauto
[Most satisfied] All imported, all full-time four-wheel drive, horizontally opposed engine. [Most dissatisfied] The car system is too old. Without Carplay, Carlife is also more laggy. [Space] The wheelbase is 2670, and I sit at 1.78 in the front, so there is enough space in the back and plenty of space in the trunk. [Power] It is very easy to overtake within 0-100. [Control] The horizontally opposed engine is blessed with full-time four-wheel drive, and it drives like a car. Braking performance: The automatic brake is a bit sensitive, [fuel consumption] It has only driven more than 300 kilometers. At high speed, the fuel consumption is 12L. Everyone said that if it is within 10, it will fall off after going out for a self-driving tour and running at high speed in the later period.i got this car from idealauto last year ,that was a marvelous experience . that dealer so reliable .






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2021 Subaru Forester Touring
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Great service and people fast and easy buying process
Great service and people fast and easy buying process will recommend to other family and friends fun environment and provide coffee and water will be back for all my service needs and repairs






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2021 Subaru Forester Sport
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Good experience fast service
I had a good experience with Chris Price awesome sales man.. no pushy sales tactics.. he was honest and straight to the point.. I have bad credit.. and was turned down from alot of different dealers Marino, Hawk,Naperville and Shermans.. all said No.. but Carmax have me thre car I wanted wth super low miles.. Thanx Chris you a good guy 🤗






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2021 Subaru Forester Premium
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Got the car I wanted at the finance rate I wanted.
Got the car I wanted at the finance rate I wanted. Not offered enough for my trade-in






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Good selecrion
Wide selection and no haggle are a plus over other dealerships. I like being able to see how many different makes and models. CarMax is the only place I will shop






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2021 Subaru Forester Limited
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Best used car dealership in Chicago
I had a wonderful car buying experience at Tab Auto Brokers. I am a first-time car buyer and Todd, the owner, went above and beyond with his transparency of the vehicle and helping me understand the process. He also gave me time to get things in order to purchase the vehicle; something I know would never happen at a typical dealership. 10/10 customer service, car and experience!






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2021 Subaru Forester Touring
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Efficient service
The conversations I had with the salesman where Outstanding. In fact, he worked with me on my day off. It was a smooth process throughout. From the negotiation of price, financing to the end result delivery from IL to MO. Kudos to Steve Foley!!






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2021 Subaru Forester Touring
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Great staff and very good deals on new vehicles.
Great staff and very good deals on new vehicles. Quick, friendly and very helpful. I would recommend if your looking for a great deal check with these guys first. They will get you that Great deal others can't.






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2021 Subaru Forester Premium
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2021 Subaru Forester Touring
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Just purchased a Toyota Highlander from the dealership!
Just purchased a Toyota Highlander from the dealership! Cecilio was great, super helpful, easy to communicate with and made the process very simple. Dave also was very helpful!






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Definitely, it is the place you fell at home and in a
Definitely, it is the place you fell at home and in a good hands! We just got an used car over there with German! He is the best! I can call him a friend right now! The all team are amazing! They will take care of you and your car!






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2021 Subaru Forester Sport
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Andre is phenomenal to work with and will take good care
Andre is phenomenal to work with and will take good care of you. Patient, and if you’re anything like me and have the least bit of indecision or want to take numerous test drives, he won’t make you feel like you’re being a pain lol Everyone is friendly and helpful.






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2021 Subaru Forester Premium
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We had an amazing experience here getting an Outback with
We had an amazing experience here getting an Outback with Iustin. They were very busy, but the whole team was very helpful and easy to work with. Much better than many other dealers we interacted with as a part of our buying process. No weirdness or tricks in the process and we were quite impressed.






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2021 Subaru Forester Limited
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Great.
Great. No pressure. Found a car for my budget. Picked out car for a lease on Thursday, papers ready to sign and car ready Saturday. Friendly. Very nice experience.






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We had a flawless experience buying a car for my
We had a flawless experience buying a car for my daughter. Our salesman, Danny Kivikko, was super knowledgeable and explained the features of the car and the available warranties patiently and thoroughly, making sure we understood and didn’t have questions. I wouldn’t hesitate going back and buying another car from Danny Kivikko and Berman Subaru.






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Paul Shamoun at Honda Service is highly recommended!
Paul Shamoun at Honda Service is highly recommended! He is such an expert and has excellent customer service skills.
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Subaru Forester prices by year
Model year | Average price | Deals |
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2026 Subaru Forester | $39,659 | |
2025 Subaru Forester | $36,006 | 55 Good deals |
2024 Subaru Forester | $31,331 | 39 Good deals |
2023 Subaru Forester | $29,605 | 19 Good deals |
2022 Subaru Forester | $27,216 | 24 Good deals |
2020 Subaru Forester | $21,358 | 7 Great deals |
About the 2021 Subaru Forester
Base shown (base trim).
- Seating
- 5
- Door count
- 4
- Drivetrain
- All-wheel drive
- Combined MPG
- 29
- Transmission
- CVT Transmission
- Engine
- 182.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

How much does the 2021 Subaru Forester cost?
The 2021 Subaru Forester price depends on several factors, including the trim level, optional features, mileage, vehicle history and location. The nationwide average price for a 2021 Forester is $22,810, with pricing starting at $10,995.
What is the MPG of the 2021 Subaru Forester?
The 2021 Subaru Forester offers up to 26 MPG in city driving and 33 MPG on the highway for a combined rating of 29 MPG.
These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on the selected vehicle trim, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.
Is the 2021 Subaru Forester reliable?
The 2021 Subaru Forester has an average reliability rating of 4.9 out of 5 according to Cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2021 Forester owners.
Is the 2021 Subaru Forester a good SUV?
Below are the Cars.com consumer ratings for the 2021 Subaru Forester.
- Comfort 4.9
- Interior 4.8
- Performance 4.8
- Value 4.8
- Exterior 4.8
- Reliability 4.9
98% of drivers recommend this car
- Comfort 4.9
- Interior 4.8
- Performance 4.8
- Value 4.8
- Exterior 4.8
- Reliability 4.9
Base (1 style)
Style |
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CVT |
Inventory price |
Starting at $24,795 |
Combined MPG |
29 |
Engine |
182.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
Limited (1 style)
Style |
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Limited CVT |
Inventory price |
Starting at $31,395 |
Combined MPG |
29 |
Engine |
182.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
Premium (1 style)
Style |
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Premium CVT |
Inventory price |
Starting at $27,795 |
Combined MPG |
29 |
Engine |
182.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
Sport (1 style)
Style |
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Sport CVT |
Inventory price |
Starting at $29,395 |
Combined MPG |
29 |
Engine |
182.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
Touring (1 style)
Style |
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Touring CVT |
Inventory price |
Starting at $34,895 |
Combined MPG |
29 |
Engine |
182.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
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