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.


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