2002 Subaru Forester S
JF1SF65612G704036
No longer listed since around Feb 1, 2022
Last listed by Bloom Auto Sales · Escondido, CA
- Last asking price
- $5,990
- Odometer
- 133,000 mi
- On the market
- 15 days
The date is when the listing came down — the final sale price isn't public. Prices further down describe the market for this build, not this car.
Last listed by Bloom Auto Sales
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Market price range
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Listings
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Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloom Auto Sales | Escondido, CA 92029 | $5,990 | 133,000 mi | 2022-01-17 | 1720 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF1SF65612G704036Full 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 | $4,097 |
| 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 S (this car) | $4,499 | 8 | — |
| 2001 Lexus RX | $5,318 | 4 | +$819 |
| 2000 Toyota 4Runner | $12,490 | 3 | +$7,991 |
| 2004 Lexus GX | $21,999 | 3 | +$17,500 |
| 2003 Honda Element | $7,999 | 2 | +$3,500 |
| 2003 Ford Excursion | $12,720 | 2 | +$8,221 |
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 | 28,029 | $37,788 | 100% | 626 mi |
| 2025 | 2,861 | $31,973 | 85% | 18,308 mi |
| 2024 | 2,462 | $28,998 | 77% | 33,734 mi |
| 2023 | 3,017 | $27,355 | 72% | 41,469 mi |
| 2022 | 1,250 | $24,609 | 65% | 60,282 mi |
| 2021 | 1,613 | $22,249 | 59% | 69,121 mi |
| 2020 | 1,865 | $21,092 | 56% | 74,639 mi |
| 2019 | 1,633 | $18,990 | 50% | 84,969 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
