Why are there no good deals on new Foresters?

I’ve been looking at getting a 2025 Forester Touring, but all the 0% deals seem to be for Outbacks and Ascents. The best I can find for the Forester is a 4.9% deal. Is the Forester in that much demand, or is there a shortage?

The Forester just got a redesign and entered a new generation. The Outback and Ascent have been around longer, and the Ascent isn’t as popular as the Forester.

When we were shopping, the 2024 Foresters had lower rates compared to the 2025 models.

If you have a Costco membership, you can get a discount on Foresters. I got $2K off my 2025 Forester and also negotiated a Doc discount.

Thorne said:
If you have a Costco membership, you can get a discount on Foresters. I got $2K off my 2025 Forester and also negotiated a Doc discount.

I’ve had a Costco membership for years and never knew about this. Thanks so much!

@Jody
I used Costco for our 2025 Forester Touring. The dealer gave me about $3K off in addition to the Costco discount. It was super easy. You should definitely try the Costco program as a starting point.

@Jody
You’re welcome!

Thorne said:
@Jody
You’re welcome!

When I was looking for a Crosstrek last year, they removed it from the Costco program. That was a bummer.

The rate is likely because Subaru has no problem moving the 2025 Foresters. They haven’t hit a point where they need to discount by $3K or $4K like other models.

Some believe the car market could collapse in 2025, so I’d wait if you can.

@Corey
I’ve heard about this ‘collapse’ for a while, but I don’t think it will happen. Car makers would rather crush unsold cars than sell them at a low price.

RadiantRaven said:
@Corey
I’ve heard about this ‘collapse’ for a while, but I don’t think it will happen. Car makers would rather crush unsold cars than sell them at a low price.

A few brands like Dodge and Nissan have struggled, but we’re far from a full collapse.

@Max
I wouldn’t buy a Nissan or Stellantis car. I think the government might bail them out before they collapse.

RadiantRaven said:
@Max
I wouldn’t buy a Nissan or Stellantis car. I think the government might bail them out before they collapse.

I don’t think the government will bail out Nissan. They don’t have much time left unless they figure things out.

RadiantRaven said:
@Corey
I’ve heard about this ‘collapse’ for a while, but I don’t think it will happen. Car makers would rather crush unsold cars than sell them at a low price.

The problem is with car dealerships. Once a car gets to the dealer lot, it’s on their floorplan financing, and they need support to sell it. If a car is crushed, the dealer would lose a lot of money.

@Corey
I’ve learned a bit about this, but I’ve still seen people buying Subarus in my area. What would a ‘collapse’ look like? I paid $40K for my Forester, and I don’t see prices dropping by much.

RadiantRaven said:
@Corey
I’ve heard about this ‘collapse’ for a while, but I don’t think it will happen. Car makers would rather crush unsold cars than sell them at a low price.

A collapse in the car market would cause a lot of problems, but people still need cars. Manufacturers are not overproducing; they’re just making sure supply meets demand. Some brands are struggling, but I don’t see a full collapse coming.

@Smith
I do see car makers focusing more on selling high-trim vehicles. If there’s a collapse, maybe I’ll start stocking up on silver and ammo!

RadiantRaven said:
@Smith
I do see car makers focusing more on selling high-trim vehicles. If there’s a collapse, maybe I’ll start stocking up on silver and ammo!

Haha, fair enough! But yeah, you’re right. If you want a basic car, good luck finding it. They mostly push the top trims now.

@Corey
People have been saying the market will collapse for years. If the cost of living keeps going up, maybe the new car market will slow down. But used cars will still hold value.

WildWildWest said:
@Corey
People have been saying the market will collapse for years. If the cost of living keeps going up, maybe the new car market will slow down. But used cars will still hold value.

The average used car finance rate just passed 11%.

In September, it was 2.9% for 60 months.