2012 Subaru Forester prices in the U.S.
The median pre-owned asking price for a 2012 Subaru Forester in the U.S. is $7,999 based on 303 active listings.
As of September 9, 2026, the median asking price for a used 2012 Subaru Forester in the U.S. is $7,999, based on 303 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
◷ Updated September 9, 2026 ▤ 303 active dealer listings, refreshed daily ⛭ Generation: 2011–2013
Typical: $6,884–$9,995 — the middle half of 303 asking prices
Why the wide range? Price depends mostly on configuration and mileage — see below. This spread covers the middle 96% of asking prices: we exclude the cheapest and priciest 2% (payment-priced ads, typos, salvage) so outliers don't distort it.
What moves the price on a 2012 Subaru Forester
The $6,884–$9,995 typical range isn't randomness — three factors explain most of it:
The same car typically asks $6,844 in New Jersey but $12,990 in Alaska.
Asking prices run about $11,933 at 45K–60K miles and fall to $7,641 over 105K miles — roughly $700 for every 10,000 miles.
The Premium typically asks $7,600, while the Base asks $10,446 — same year, same market.
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2012 Subaru Forester: a fair price for your mileage
A 2012 Subaru Forester sheds roughly $700 for every 10,000 miles. Find your mileage below.
Fair price by mileage and trim
| Mileage | All listings | Premium AWP | LTD | Premium | Base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45K–60K miles | $11,933 | — | — | — | — |
| 60K–75K miles | $11,748 | $11,748 | — | — | — |
| 75K–90K miles | $9,910 | $8,798 | $10,995 | — | — |
| 90K–105K miles | $9,448 | $8,995 | $12,390 | $10,248 | $10,897 |
| Over 105K miles | $7,641 | $7,900 | $7,400 | $5,995 | $7,247 |
Medians of live asking prices per band and version; “—” means fewer than 3 matching listings. National data.
Fair price by mileage — all versions combined
| Mileage ⓘ | Based on ⓘ | Fair price ⓘ | Typical range ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45K–60K miles | 5 listings | $11,933 | $9,995–$13K |
| 60K–75K miles | 6 listings | $11,748 | $11K–$13K |
| 75K–90K miles | 14 listings | $9,910 | $8,723–$11K |
| 90K–105K miles | 38 listings | $9,448 | $8,021–$11K |
| Over 105K miles | 236 listings | $7,641 | $6,448–$9,350 |
Same trim and condition assumed — mileage is the biggest lever after configuration.
2012 Subaru Forester: price by trim
| Trim | Based on ⓘ | Median price ⓘ | Typical range ⓘ | Where it sits ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium AWP | 112 listings | $7,999 | $6,931–$9,995 | |
| LTD | 51 listings | $7,995 | $6,500–$10K | |
| Premium | 11 listings | $7,600 | $5,722–$9,042 | |
| Base | 8 listings | $10,446 | $7,373–$11K | |
| LTD Plus | 5 listings | $9,190 | $8,990–$12K |
Based on a small number of listings per trim — medians are indicative, not definitive.
Live 2012 Subaru Forester listings, priced by VIN
Every VIN links to a full market report: decode, active listings and the local price band. Shop 2011–2013 Subaru Forester listings on VehiSales →.
Price history
Median asking price by month · shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile)
The median listing price for a 2012 Subaru Forester is $7,995 (September 2026) — down 5.9% from $8,497 in September 2025.
Monthly price table
| Month | Median price | Typical range | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $7,995 | $6,939–$9,983 | 119 |
| August 2026 | $8,500 | $6,946–$10K | 298 |
| July 2026 | $8,332 | $6,962–$9,995 | 268 |
| June 2026 | $8,277 | $6,500–$10K | 265 |
| May 2026 | $8,200 | $6,500–$9,995 | 259 |
| April 2026 | $8,535 | $6,995–$10K | 238 |
| March 2026 | $7,995 | $6,900–$9,991 | 272 |
| February 2026 | $8,500 | $6,900–$9,995 | 225 |
| January 2026 | $7,999 | $6,950–$9,850 | 230 |
| December 2025 | $7,995 | $6,818–$9,996 | 172 |
| November 2025 | $7,998 | $6,900–$9,959 | 152 |
| October 2025 | $7,995 | $6,984–$9,922 | 136 |
| September 2025 | $8,497 | $7,000–$9,990 | 108 |
2012 Subaru Forester prices by state
Listed this year counts every 2012 Subaru Forester first listed in 2026 (sold and active), with currently active cars as a floor. Typical price is the median of each car's latest asking price — or the average of active listings where this-year data is thin.
Factory configurations of the 2012 Subaru Forester
28 factory configurations left the plant as a 2012 Subaru Forester — the most common are below, each decoded into its own build sheet from the VIN pattern.
- LTD Navi 2.5L 4cyl 194 built
- Premium AWP 2.5L $8,990
- X-Plus 2.5L 4cyl $8,089
- X-Plus 2.5L $7,400
- X-Plus 2.5L 27 built
- LTD Plus 2.5L 123 built
- Premium AWP 2.5L 4cyl $7,499
- Base(X) 2.5L $7,499
- LTD Plus Navi 2.5L 4cyl 112 built
- Premium AWP 2.5L 44 built
- LTD Plus Navi 2.5L AWD 54 built
- LTD 2.5L AWD $7,995
- Base(X) 2.5L 47 built
- LTD 2.5L 4cyl $7,999
- LTD Navi 2.5L AWD 94 built
- Premium 2.5L 4cyl 262 built
- LTD Plus Navi 2.5L 37 built
- LTD Plus 2.5L AWD 139 built
- LTD Plus 2.5L 4cyl 238 built
- LTD 2.5L 21 built
- Premium 2.5L $7,858
- Base(X) 2.5L 4cyl 118 built
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Frequently asked questions
Why do 2012 Subaru Forester prices range from $3,899 to $13,995?
The spread comes down to configuration and mileage: higher-mileage, base-configuration examples sit near the low end, while low-mileage and premium configurations reach the top. Half of all listings fall between $6,884 and $9,995 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.
How much should mileage change the price of a 2012 Subaru Forester?
Expect roughly $700 less for every 10,000 miles on the odometer. A 60K-mile example should cost about $2,100 less than a 30K-mile one of the same trim — check the fair-price-by-mileage table above for your band.
How many 2012 Subaru Forester are for sale right now?
303 in total, nearly all pre-owned. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.
How we calculate these prices
We track 303 active listings for this vehicle across dealer sites nationwide, updated every day. Average and median are computed from real asking prices on live listings. We exclude the top and bottom 2% of prices to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded. Prices reflect dealer asking prices — not final sale prices — and exclude taxes, fees, and incentives. Trim and mileage move the price more than any other factor; see the breakdowns above.
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