What is a 2024 Subaru Forester worth?
Our estimate for a 2-year-old Subaru Forester in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.
The 2024 Forester on its value curve
The marker shows where a 2024 model sits today: 2 years in, 26% of the new price already gone. The steep part of the curve is behind it; from here it sheds value at roughly 10% a year.
If you buy it now
| Fair buy price (retail) | R 465 103 |
| Worth in 1 year | R 419 086 |
| Worth in 3 years | R 332 828 |
| 3-year cost of ownership (depreciation) | R 132 275 |
| ±Monthly financed | R 8 129/m |
Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.
Is one year newer worth it?
| Model year | Est. retail | Step up costs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | R 544 563 | — | See value → |
| 2024 (this page) | R 465 103 | +R 79 460 to newest | |
| 2023 | R 397 238 | +R 147 325 to newest | See value → |
2024 Subaru Forester: common questions
What is a 2024 Subaru Forester worth in South Africa?
Around R 465 103 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 506 962 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 423 244. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 409 291.
Is a 2024 Subaru Forester a good buy now?
It has already absorbed 26% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 465 103 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 132 275 more. As a mainstream model, it holds value well for its age, so you are paying for retention you will largely get back.
What did a 2024 Subaru Forester cost new?
About R 628 018 at launch pricing in 2024 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 74% of that.
What would financing a 2024 Subaru Forester cost monthly?
At R 465 103 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 8 129 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.