Subaru Forester Negotiation Guide
Video Summary Page (1/21/2023)
Disclaimer: Information is valid on day of posting and may EXPIRE shortly thereafter!
Inventory vs. Competition
Surprisingly, this segment has a TON of leftover 2023 inventory, however, all the Foresters on lots right now are 2024s and it has comparable inventory!
Estimated Residual by Year
Subaru is definitely a vehicle you get if you want it to hold it’s value and last a long time, and the Forester is no exception. Many resources online are suggested higher residuals than the one listed here, however the actual listing prices online do not reflect those estimates.
Inventory by Trim
The way to go is definitely either the Limited, Sport, or the Premium, however Subaru is STOCKED with all the trims in decent numbers.
Suggested Trim, MSRP, and Target Discount
Target Trim: Forester Limited AWD
Example MSRP: $35,521
Example Invoice: $33,141
Target Discount Range: 6.7% OFF MSRP
Target Selling Price: $33,141
Special Offers & Lease Rates
Promotional APR: 5.9% @ 60 months
Lease Residual (Estimated): 62% @ 36 Months (12k mi)
Lease Money Factor: .00166 or 3.98% APR
Finance & Lease Payment Calculation
Example MSRP: $35,521
Example Selling Price: $33,141
Finance Term: 5.9% @ 60 Months
Finance Payment: $639.17/month*** (estimated)
Total Interest (Finance): $5,209.11 (estimated)
Lease Term: 36 Months
Lease Payment: $400/month*** (estimated at MSRP)
Total Interest (Lease): $3,297
*** Payments are suggestions that DO NOT include your states sales tax and assume no down payment or dealer fees paid at signing.
Lease Payment Estimates by Trim
Sport: $357/month***
Touring: $419/month***
Wilderness: $396/month***
Premium: $346/month***
Limited: $400/month***
*** Payments are suggestions that DO NOT include your states sales tax and assume no down payment or dealer fees paid at signing.
