2002 Subaru Forester L
JF1SF63542H728593
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $495 above typical price
Johnson City, TN
This 2002 Subaru Forester L is listed at $5,890 with 173,381 miles in Johnson City, TN.
Sold by Champion Chevrolet Cadillac
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Market price range
Based on 9 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 26, 2026This vehicle: $5,890 — $495 above the typical market price ($5,395)
Asking $5,890 · typical market price $5,395 · based on 9 comparable same-build listings.
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Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champion Chevrolet Cadillac | Johnson City, TN 37662 | $5,890 | 173,381 mi | 2026-09-24 | 16 h ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF1SF63542H728593Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 21 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2002 Subaru Forester likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2002 Subaru Forester has 1 recall campaign as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 21 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2002 Subaru Forester 4-DR.
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POWER TRAINCERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION PARKING ROD.NHTSA campaign 02V282000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2002 Subaru Forester from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2002 Subaru Forester over the last 6 months — the market firmed $1,759 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $3,236 |
| May 2026 | $4,995 |
| June 2026 | $3,500 |
| July 2026 | $3,792 |
| August 2026 | $4,497 |
| September 2026 | $4,995 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Subaru Forester L (this car) | $5,890 | 9 | — |
| 2003 Honda Element | $7,950 | 2 | +$2,060 |
| 2003 Toyota 4Runner | $9,488 | 2 | +$3,598 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18,676 | $37,645 | 100% | 722 mi |
| 2025 | 2,610 | $32,464 | 86% | 17,525 mi |
| 2024 | 1,833 | $29,361 | 78% | 33,200 mi |
| 2023 | 2,468 | $27,744 | 74% | 41,788 mi |
| 2022 | 1,228 | $24,875 | 66% | 59,609 mi |
| 2021 | 1,276 | $22,749 | 60% | 68,850 mi |
| 2020 | 1,401 | $21,375 | 57% | 76,248 mi |
| 2019 | 1,427 | $19,000 | 50% | 85,849 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
