What's a wrecked 2016 Subaru Forester worth?

$275–$1,150

typical selling range · median $550

Priced from 488 US auction sales of 2016 Subaru Foresters in the last 6 months — every condition from lightly damaged to non-running.

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The 2016 Subaru Forester auction market at a glance

The middle half of sales ran from $275 to $1,150, a 4.2x spread, so the damage on the car matters far more than the badge.

78% still ran and drove when sold; most were lightly or moderately damaged, which props up the median.

The most common primary damage was front end (57% of sales), followed by rear end (18%).

The monthly median moved up about 20% from April to September.

Next to neighboring years of the Forester, a 2017 brought $50 more at the median, and a 2015 brought $125 less at the median.

The typical one crossed the block with about 112,000 miles.

Where the money lands

$575median sale
111,651median miles
78%still ran & drove
489sales in 6 months

A Forester that runs and drives with a clean title sells near the top of the range; heavy damage, missing parts or no title pulls toward the bottom. Answer six questions and the estimate adjusts to your car.

2016 Forester auction price trend

$0$900$1,80026-0426-0526-0626-0726-0826-092026-04: median $450 (50 sold), typical $225-$8002026-05: median $650 (69 sold), typical $300-$1,1002026-06: median $400 (76 sold), typical $250-$7002026-07: median $375 (67 sold), typical $225-$8502026-08: median $700 (110 sold), typical $350-$1,3502026-09: median $725 (117 sold), typical $400-$1,500$725

Monthly median with the typical (25th–75th percentile) band.

What kind of damage these had

Front End 57%
Rear End 18%
Side 14%
Hail 6%
Minor Dent/Scratches 4%
Normal Wear 2%

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The range above covers every 2016 Forester sold — wrecked lightly and totaled completely. Your car's damage, drivability, mileage and title move it thousands of dollars inside (or past) that range. The free estimate takes about a minute; your precise, condition-adjusted number — with recent comparable sales, photos and parting-out economics — is in the full report ($1.99). Real offers from licensed buyers are always free.

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Wrecked 2016 Subaru Forester questions

How much is a wrecked 2016 Subaru Forester worth?

Most sold for $275 to $1,150 at US auctions over the last 6 months, with a median of $550 across 488 sales. Where yours lands depends on the damage, whether it runs, mileage and title.

Does it matter if my 2016 Subaru Forester still runs?

Yes. 78% of the ones sold still ran and drove. Runners with light damage sell toward the top of the range; non-runners, flood and fire cars sell toward the bottom.

Should I part out my wrecked 2016 Subaru Forester or sell it whole?

At a median of $550, selling whole usually wins: parting out takes months, and fees and the leftover shell eat most of the difference.

Can I sell a 2016 Subaru Forester with a salvage title?

Yes. Buyers of damaged cars handle salvage titles every day and price the brand in. A missing title narrows the pool of buyers more than a salvage brand does, and state rules decide who can buy a car without one.

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Figures are aggregate US auction sale results for this year, make and model over the trailing 6 months, rounded to $25. Informational only — not an offer to purchase or an appraisal of any specific vehicle.