$498 lower median
2004 Honda CR-V
All trims
$5,500Median asking price · 69 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,499–$6,995
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2004 Subaru Forester 2 5XS
VIN
JF1SG65664H762167
Market price for this build
$5,990
11 comparable listings
No longer listed since around Feb 7, 2026
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Market price range
Based on 11 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of November 8, 2026Below market
$3,100
Typical price
$5,990
Above market
$8,794
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF1SG65664H762167Trim
2.5XS
Engine
2.5L
Drivetrain
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2004
Made by
SUBARU CORPORATION
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
19
MPG
City
17
MPG
Highway
21
MPG
$2,450
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 19 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2004 Subaru Forester likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$12,250
Insurance
$6,800
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$26,050
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2004 Subaru Forester has 2 recall campaigns as of October 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 19 MPG.
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2004 Subaru Forester 4-DR.w/SAB
2 recall campaigns on this model year
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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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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE COVER BOLTS FOR THE ENGINE OIL CONTROL VALVE MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED, ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK FROM AROUND THE COVER…NHTSA campaign 04V473000
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 2004 Subaru Forester from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed October 29, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2004 Subaru Forester over the last 6 months — the market firmed $690 in that span.
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Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | $5,300 |
| July 2026 | $4,366 |
| August 2026 | $4,845 |
| September 2026 | $4,900 |
| October 2026 | $5,825 |
| November 2026 | $5,990 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2004 Subaru Forester with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of November 8, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2004 Subaru Forester in this catalog, the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser has the lowest median asking price ($4,499, 27 listings with photos) and the 2004 Honda Element the highest ($6,900, 66 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot November 8, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
Your comparison starting point
2004 Subaru Forester
All trims · United States
$5,998Comparison catalog median · 25 listings with photos in the comparison sample
This VIN is not in the filtered catalog sample. Comparisons use the model median when available.
Middle 50%: $3,995–$7,900
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: 2.5XS · 73,055 mi · view VIN
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$1,098 lower median
2004 Nissan Xterra
All trims
$4,900Median asking price · 33 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$3,995–$5,966
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$902 higher median
2004 Honda Element
All trims
$6,900Median asking price · 66 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$5,165–$8,900
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$497 higher median
2004 Toyota RAV4
All trims
$6,495Median asking price · 38 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$5,488–$7,995
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$1,499 lower median
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser
All trims
$4,499Median asking price · 27 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$3,500–$6,086
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Subaru Forester All trims | $5,998 | $3,995–$7,900 | 25 |
| 2004 Honda CR-V All trims | $5,500 | $4,499–$6,995 | 69 |
| 2004 Nissan Xterra All trims | $4,900 | $3,995–$5,966 | 33 |
| 2004 Honda Element All trims | $6,900 | $5,165–$8,900 | 66 |
| 2004 Toyota RAV4 All trims | $6,495 | $5,488–$7,995 | 38 |
| 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser All trims | $4,499 | $3,500–$6,086 | 27 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: November 8, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
Gen 2 · 2004–2010What 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 368 | $6,948 | 100% | 136,121 mi |
| 2009 | 170 | $5,999 | 86% | 142,577 mi |
| 2008 | 40 | $5,796 | 83% | 147,061 mi |
| 2007 | 51 | $6,128 | 88% | 133,611 mi |
| 2006 | 52 | $4,998 | 72% | 146,366 mi |
| 2005 | 30 | $4,790 | 69% | 159,882 mi |
| 2004 | 29 | $6,991 | 101% | 130,215 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
