$459 lower median
2009 Ford Escape
All trims
$5,790Median asking price · 196 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,478–$7,123
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2009 Subaru Forester 2 5X
VIN
JF2SH61609H768617
Typical market price
$5,973
56 comparable listings
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Market price range
Based on 56 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 8, 2026Below market
$4,350
Typical price
$5,973
Above market
$8,995
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF2SH61609H768617Trim
2.5X
Engine
2.5L
Drivetrain
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2009
Made by
SUBARU CORPORATION
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
21
MPG
City
19
MPG
Highway
24
MPG
$2,210
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 21 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2009 Subaru Forester likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$11,050
Insurance
$6,800
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$24,850
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2009 Subaru Forester has 18 recall campaigns as of September 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 21 MPG.
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2009 Subaru Forester 4-DR. w/SAB
18 recall campaigns on this model year
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AIR BAGSSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (STI included), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and…NHTSA campaign 20V001000
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AIR BAGSSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2006…NHTSA campaign 20V002000
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AIR BAGSSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and…NHTSA campaign 20V003000
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 2009 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 2009 Subaru Forester over the last 6 months — the market firmed $293 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $6,199 |
| June 2026 | $6,220 |
| July 2026 | $6,460 |
| August 2026 | $6,494 |
| September 2026 | $6,048 |
| October 2026 | $6,492 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2009 Subaru Forester with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 8, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2009 Subaru Forester in this catalog, the 2009 Kia Sportage has the lowest median asking price ($5,693, 36 listings with photos) and the 2009 Honda CR-V the highest ($8,200, 336 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 8, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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2009 Subaru Forester
All trims · United States
$6,249Comparison catalog median · 186 listings with photos in the comparison sample
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Middle 50%: $4,999–$7,799
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$1,951 higher median
2009 Honda CR-V
All trims
$8,200Median asking price · 336 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$6,589–$9,950
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$535 lower median
2009 Nissan Rogue
All trims
$5,714Median asking price · 86 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,350–$6,995
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$250 lower median
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
All trims
$5,999Median asking price · 40 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,999–$6,995
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$556 lower median
2009 Kia Sportage
All trims
$5,693Median asking price · 36 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,450–$6,500
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Subaru Forester All trims | $6,249 | $4,999–$7,799 | 186 |
| 2009 Ford Escape All trims | $5,790 | $4,478–$7,123 | 196 |
| 2009 Honda CR-V All trims | $8,200 | $6,589–$9,950 | 336 |
| 2009 Nissan Rogue All trims | $5,714 | $4,350–$6,995 | 86 |
| 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan All trims | $5,999 | $4,999–$6,995 | 40 |
| 2009 Kia Sportage All trims | $5,693 | $4,450–$6,500 | 36 |
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: October 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 | 403 | $6,694 | 100% | 141,480 mi |
| 2009 | 204 | $6,224 | 93% | 143,581 mi |
| 2008 | 63 | $4,996 | 75% | 145,589 mi |
| 2007 | 61 | $4,995 | 75% | 145,206 mi |
| 2006 | 58 | $4,995 | 75% | 147,748 mi |
| 2005 | 37 | $5,997 | 90% | 153,916 mi |
| 2004 | 29 | $5,000 | 75% | 132,142 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
