What is a 2014 Subaru Forester worth?
Our estimate for a 12-year-old Subaru Forester in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.
The 2014 Forester on its value curve
The marker shows where a 2014 model sits today: 12 years in, 78% of the new price already gone. The steep part of the curve is behind it; from here it sheds value at roughly 12% a year.
If you buy it now
| Fair buy price (retail) | R 81 342 |
| Worth in 1 year | R 71 684 |
| Worth in 3 years | R 55 673 |
| 3-year cost of ownership (depreciation) | R 25 669 |
| ±Monthly financed | R 1 422/m |
Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.
Is one year newer worth it?
| Model year | Est. retail | Step up costs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | R 97 377 | — | See value → |
| 2014 (this page) | R 81 342 | +R 16 035 to newest | |
| 2013 | R 67 947 | +R 29 430 to newest | See value → |
2014 Subaru Forester: common questions
What is a 2014 Subaru Forester worth in South Africa?
Around R 81 342 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 88 663 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 74 021. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 71 581.
Is a 2014 Subaru Forester a good buy now?
It has already absorbed 78% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 81 342 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 25 669 more. As a mainstream model, its steepest losses are behind it, which is exactly when this kind of car makes the most financial sense used.
What did a 2014 Subaru Forester cost new?
About R 367 661 at launch pricing in 2014 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 22% of that.
What would financing a 2014 Subaru Forester cost monthly?
At R 81 342 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 1 422 per month before fees and insurance. Shorter terms suit used cars better; run your own numbers in the value calculator.
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Estimates modelled from list pricing and our SA depreciation tiers; condition, mileage, spec and region move real prices. Not a valuation or an offer.