2002 Subaru Forester L
JF1SF635X2H741946
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $1,551 above typical price
Seattle, WA
This 2002 Subaru Forester L is listed at $5,499 with 140,455 miles in Seattle, WA.
Sold by Super America Auto Sales
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2002 Subaru Forester L
VIN JF1SF635X2H741946
Market price range
Based on 14 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 9, 2026This vehicle: $5,499 — $1,551 above the typical market price ($3,948)
Asking $5,499 · typical market price $3,948 · based on 14 comparable same-build listings.
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2002 Subaru Forester L for sale near SeattleWA
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Price history for this VIN
Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN JF1SF635X2H741946, spanning 6 months.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Seattle, WA 98103 | $5,499 | 140,455 mi | 2026-10-05 | 13 h ago |
| Super America Auto Sales | Seattle, WA 98103 | $5,499 | 140,455 mi | 2026-04-19 | 10 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super America Auto Sales | Seattle, WA 98002 | $5,499 | 140,455 mi | 2026-04-18 | 121 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF1SF635X2H741946Full 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 September 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 September 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2002 Subaru Forester over the last 6 months — the market softened $897 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $4,995 |
| June 2026 | $3,500 |
| July 2026 | $3,792 |
| August 2026 | $4,195 |
| September 2026 | $4,995 |
| October 2026 | $4,098 |
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) | $5,499 | 14 | — |
| 2001 Honda CR-V | $4,500 | 3 | −$999 |
| 2003 Toyota 4Runner | $9,749 | 2 | +$4,250 |
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 | 24,164 | $37,744 | 100% | 644 mi |
| 2025 | 2,699 | $32,171 | 85% | 17,978 mi |
| 2024 | 2,157 | $29,000 | 77% | 33,887 mi |
| 2023 | 2,775 | $27,579 | 73% | 40,996 mi |
| 2022 | 1,214 | $24,660 | 65% | 60,376 mi |
| 2021 | 1,425 | $22,410 | 59% | 69,676 mi |
| 2020 | 1,673 | $21,058 | 56% | 76,494 mi |
| 2019 | 1,514 | $18,995 | 50% | 85,801 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
