2008 Subaru Forester 2 5XS
JF1SG65648H723518
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $505 above typical price
Des Plaines, IL
This 2008 Subaru Forester 2 5XS is listed at $5,495 with 110,840 miles in Des Plaines, IL.
Market price range
Based on 7 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 18, 2026This vehicle: $5,495 — $505 above the typical market price ($4,990)
Asking $5,495 · typical market price $4,990 · based on 7 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN JF1SG65648H723518, spanning 5 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jidd Motors Mitsubishi | Des Plaines, IL 60016 | $5,495 | 110,840 mi | 2026-08-13 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF1SG65648H723518- ✗ 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 20 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2008 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 2008 Subaru Forester has 1 recall campaign as of July 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 20 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2008 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
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 2008 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 2008 Subaru Forester over the last 6 months — the market firmed $2 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $5,997 |
| April 2026 | $6,344 |
| May 2026 | $6,497 |
| June 2026 | $5,998 |
| July 2026 | $5,788 |
| August 2026 | $5,999 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Subaru Forester 2 5XS (this car) | $5,495 | 7 | — |
| 2010 Honda CR-V | $9,946 | 14 | +$4,451 |
| 2010 Jeep Wrangler | $11,628 | 8 | +$6,133 |
| 2010 Lexus RX | $10,100 | 7 | +$4,605 |
| 2010 Toyota RAV4 | $8,502 | 6 | +$3,007 |
| 2010 Ford Edge | $6,975 | 5 | +$1,480 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
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 | 306 | $6,989 | 100% | 135,195 mi |
| 2009 | 142 | $5,995 | 86% | 146,600 mi |
| 2008 | 37 | $5,398 | 77% | 150,869 mi |
| 2007 | 46 | $5,450 | 78% | 148,280 mi |
| 2006 | 31 | $5,495 | 79% | 136,620 mi |
| 2005 | 26 | $5,995 | 86% | 139,432 mi |
| 2004 | 18 | $4,997 | 71% | 152,798 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
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