2003 Subaru Forester 2 5X
JF1SG63603G739586
FAIR PRICE
· within $45 of the typical market price
Raleigh, NC
This 2003 Subaru Forester 2 5X is listed at $3,950 with 144,993 miles in Raleigh, NC.
Market price range
Based on 9 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 18, 2026This vehicle: $3,950 — within $45 of the typical market price ($3,995)
Asking $3,950 · typical market price $3,995 · based on 9 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $299 (−7.0%) over 25 days.
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN JF1SG63603G739586, spanning 25 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Raleigh Auto Sales | Raleigh, NC 27603 | $3,950 | 144,993 mi | 2026-08-14 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF1SG63603G739586- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
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Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 21 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2003 Subaru Forester likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
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Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2003 Subaru Forester has 3 recall campaigns as of July 2026. NHTSA rated it 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 21 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2003 Subaru Forester 4-DR. w/SAB
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SUSPENSIONSUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2007 IMPREZA, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 FORESTER, AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 SAAB 9-2X VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 THROUGH…NHTSA campaign 11V464000
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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
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SEAT BELTSCERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.NHTSA campaign 03V047000
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 2003 Subaru Forester from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed July 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2003 Subaru Forester over the last 6 months — the market softened $299 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $4,549 |
| April 2026 | $3,748 |
| May 2026 | $4,550 |
| June 2026 | $4,392 |
| July 2026 | $4,500 |
| August 2026 | $4,250 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Subaru Forester 2 5X (this car) | $3,950 | 9 | — |
| 2005 Nissan Xterra | $5,776 | 4 | +$1,826 |
| 2004 Lexus RX | $6,075 | 4 | +$2,125 |
| 2005 Hummer H2 | $10,999 | 3 | +$7,049 |
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz M-Class | $5,027 | 2 | +$1,077 |
| 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee | $5,822 | 2 | +$1,872 |
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 | 13,745 | $37,327 | 100% | 679 mi |
| 2025 | 1,741 | $32,468 | 87% | 16,492 mi |
| 2024 | 1,289 | $29,599 | 79% | 33,184 mi |
| 2023 | 2,056 | $27,990 | 75% | 40,948 mi |
| 2022 | 883 | $25,417 | 68% | 58,555 mi |
| 2021 | 982 | $22,856 | 61% | 67,607 mi |
| 2020 | 999 | $21,575 | 58% | 76,642 mi |
| 2019 | 992 | $18,828 | 50% | 88,181 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
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