2002 Subaru Forester S
JF1SF65622H726427
ABOVE MARKET
· $1,890 above typical price
Mchenry, IL
This 2002 Subaru Forester S is listed at $6,289 with 198,615 miles in Mchenry, IL.
Sold by Buss Ford Lincoln
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Market price range
Based on 6 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of October 10, 2026This vehicle: $6,289 — above the market range (typical price $4,399)
Asking $6,289 · typical market price $4,399 · based on 6 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN JF1SF65622H726427, spanning 6 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buss Ford Lincoln | Mchenry, IL 60050 | $6,289 | 198,615 mi | 2026-10-04 | 20 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buss Ford Lincoln | Mchenry, IL 60050 | $6,289 | 198,624 mi | 2026-10-04 | 20 h ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF1SF65622H726427Full 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 $800 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 | $4,195 |
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) | $6,289 | 6 | — |
| 2004 Lexus RX | $7,495 | 4 | +$1,206 |
| 2004 Lexus GX | $13,998 | 4 | +$7,709 |
| 2004 Jeep Liberty | $2,999 | 3 | −$3,290 |
| 2004 Honda CR-V | $4,995 | 3 | −$1,294 |
| 2004 Toyota 4Runner | $7,995 | 3 | +$1,706 |
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 | 24,698 | $37,883 | 100% | 629 mi |
| 2025 | 2,711 | $32,075 | 85% | 18,052 mi |
| 2024 | 2,149 | $29,000 | 77% | 33,924 mi |
| 2023 | 2,766 | $27,500 | 73% | 40,924 mi |
| 2022 | 1,223 | $24,580 | 65% | 60,352 mi |
| 2021 | 1,420 | $22,322 | 59% | 69,694 mi |
| 2020 | 1,670 | $21,054 | 56% | 76,323 mi |
| 2019 | 1,532 | $18,995 | 50% | 85,603 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
