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2012 Toyota RAV4
All trims
$10,880Median asking price · 379 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$8,678–$12,938
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2012 Subaru Forester Base X
VIN
JF2SHBACXCH418157
ABOVE MARKET
· $5,503 above typical price
Anchorage, AK
Listed at
$12,498
typical market $6,995 · 5 comps
This 2012 Subaru Forester Base X is listed at $12,498 with 94,895 miles in Anchorage, AK.
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Sold by Patriot Auto Brokers
5740 Old Seward Highway, Anchorage, AK 99518
Hours
- Mon–Sun
- 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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2012 Subaru Forester Base X
VIN JF2SHBACXCH418157
Accidents
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Title
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Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 5 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of September 18, 2026This vehicle · $12,498
Below market
$6,197
Middle of range
$6,995
Above market
$7,995
This vehicle: $12,498 — above the market range (typical price $6,995)
Asking $12,498 · typical market price $6,995 · based on 5 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price increased $399 (+3.2%) over 31 days.
Aug 18, 2026 · $12,498
Sep 18, 2026 · $12,897
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN JF2SHBACXCH418157, spanning 31 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot Auto Brokers | Anchorage, AK 99518 | $12,498 | 94,895 mi | 2026-08-18 | 6 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilsonville Subaru | Wilsonville, OR 97070 | $11,235 | 94,807 mi | 2026-07-12 | 65 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF2SHBACXCH418157Trim
Base X
Engine
2.5L
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2012
Made by
SUBARU CORPORATION
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
23
MPG
City
21
MPG
Highway
26
MPG
$2,020
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 23 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Subaru Forester likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$10,100
Insurance
$5,270
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$22,370
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2012 Subaru Forester has 15 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 23 MPG.
Overall
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2012 Subaru Forester SUV AWD
15 recall campaigns on this model year
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AIR BAGSSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, and Legacy vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or…NHTSA campaign 19V008000
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AIR BAGSSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Forester, 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, Legacy, and 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the…NHTSA campaign 19V007000
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AIR BAGSSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or…NHTSA campaign 19V009000
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 2012 Subaru Forester from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Subaru Forester over the last 6 months — the market softened $540 in that span.
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $8,535 |
| May 2026 | $8,200 |
| June 2026 | $8,195 |
| July 2026 | $8,311 |
| August 2026 | $8,500 |
| September 2026 | $7,995 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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As of September 18, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Subaru Forester in this catalog, the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox has the lowest median asking price ($6,694, 391 listings with photos) and the 2012 Toyota RAV4 the highest ($10,880, 379 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 18, 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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2012 Subaru Forester
Base · United States
$12,897Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $7,995 · 5 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $6,995–$11,299
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Subaru Forester Base | $7,995 | $6,995–$11,299 | 5 |
| 2012 Toyota RAV4 All trims | $10,880 | $8,678–$12,938 | 379 |
| 2012 Toyota Venza All trims | $9,995 | $8,988–$11,995 | 81 |
| 2012 Ford Escape All trims | $6,995 | $5,198–$8,775 | 418 |
| 2012 Mini Countryman All trims | $7,199 | $6,495–$8,850 | 189 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Equinox All trims | $6,694 | $4,999–$8,189 | 391 |
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: September 18, 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 3 · 2011–2013What 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 241 | $9,250 | 100% | 123,964 mi |
| 2012 | 328 | $7,996 | 86% | 132,660 mi |
| 2011 | 291 | $7,894 | 85% | 133,054 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
