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Subaru Forester insurance rates
Average Subaru Forester insurance rates
The average insurance costs for a Subaru Forester is $141 a month — or $1,692 a year. With a base price of $22,595., the annual insurance cost–to–base car price ratio is a slightly high 7.5%.
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Subaru Forester price vs car insurance costs
| Model | Monthly insurance rate | Base car price |
|---|---|---|
| BRZ | $154 | $25,495 |
| CROSSTREK | $220 | $21,695 |
| FORESTER | $141 | $22,595 |
| IMPREZA | $227 | $18,395 |
| LEGACY | $150 | $21,995 |
| OUTBACK | $139 | $25,645 |
| WRX | $144 | $26,695 |
| ASCENT | $123 | $31,995 |
About the Subaru Forester
The Subaru Forester has been around since 1997 and it is currently in its fourth generation. The compact SUV is known for its low base price, largest cargo room for its class and spacious seating. In 2014, the Subaru Forester was named the SUV of the Year by Motor Trend.
Subaru Forester money-saving safety features
You could save money on car insurance for your Subaru Forester if it comes equipped with these safety features.
- Anti-lock brakes
- Stability control
- Airbags
- Seatbelt pretensioners
- Anti theft system
How safe is the Subaru Forester?
The 2017 Subaru Forester received a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The side crash test received five stars, the highest possible rating, from the NHTSA. The government organization also awarded a four star safety rating for the frontal crash test and the rollover crash test. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) named the Subaru Forester as a Top Safety Pick+ car. All crash tests performed by the IIHS received good ratings, the highest possible rating.
The Subaru Forester model includes antilock brakes, blind spot monitoring and stability control.
How does the Subaru Forester compare to other car models?
From a price standpoint, the Subaru Forester ranks right in the middle of our list of the 360 priciest car models to insure.
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I would like to get a quote for basic insurance, for my 2006 subaru forester.
Hi Scot,
Thanks for reaching out to finder.
You can get a quote for your Forester using any of the insurers in the table above. Click the Go to Site button to get your rates.
You shouldn’t have any trouble getting a quote for your car, since the Forester is a very popular model. It also tends to be on the cheaper side to insure for an SUV.
If you’re not sure which provider offers the best service, you can take a look at some of the insurance reviews on our site: https://www.finder.com/car-insurance/view-car-insurance-brands
I hope this helps.
Cheers,
Roslyn