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2012 Subaru Forester LTD
VIN
JF2SHBEC8CH422508
GREAT DEAL
· $1,342 below typical price
Garner, NC
Listed at
$5,997
typical market $7,339 · 12 comps
This 2012 Subaru Forester LTD is listed at $5,997 with 111,539 miles in Garner, NC.
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Sold by Atlantic Auto Sales
1536 Us 70 Highway West, Garner, NC 27529
Hours
- Mon–Sat
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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VIN report
2012 Subaru Forester LTD
VIN JF2SHBEC8CH422508
Accidents
Reported damage & accident records
Title
Salvage, flood & other title brands
Mileage
Recorded odometer readings
Listings
Past prices, dealers & listing photos
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Market price range
Based on 12 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 26, 2026This vehicle · $5,997
Below market
$6,954
Typical price
$7,339
Above market
$12,555
This vehicle: $5,997 — below the market range (typical price $7,339)
Asking $5,997 · typical market price $7,339 · based on 12 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price increased $499 (+7.2%) over 2 days.
Aug 20, 2026 · $6,900
Aug 22, 2026 · $7,399
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN JF2SHBEC8CH422508, spanning 2 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Auto Sales | Garner, NC 27529 | $5,997 | 111,539 mi | 2026-08-21 | 6 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Auto Sales | Garner, NC 27529 | $6,900 | 111,539 mi | 2026-08-21 | 6 h ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF2SHBEC8CH422508Trim
LTD
Engine
2.5L
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
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
$4,335
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$21,435
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 September 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
Check accident & title history →
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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 September 26, 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 | $8,183 |
| July 2026 | $8,102 |
| August 2026 | $8,500 |
| September 2026 | $7,995 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2012 Subaru Forester with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of September 26, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Subaru Forester in this catalog, the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox has the lowest median asking price ($6,505, 392 listings with photos) and the 2012 Hyundai Tucson the highest ($7,795, 109 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 26, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
The car you are viewing
2012 Subaru Forester
LTD · United States
$6,900Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $8,255 · 38 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $7,400–$10,037
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: LTD · 111,539 mi · view VIN
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Subaru Forester LTD | $8,255 | $7,400–$10,037 | 38 |
| 2012 Ford Escape All trims | $6,988 | $5,225–$8,500 | 396 |
| 2012 Hyundai Tucson All trims | $7,795 | $6,419–$8,900 | 109 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Equinox All trims | $6,505 | $4,999–$7,995 | 392 |
| 2012 Mini Countryman All trims | $7,079 | $5,995–$8,500 | 177 |
| 2012 GMC Terrain All trims | $6,950 | $5,689–$8,199 | 157 |
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 26, 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 | 246 | $8,995 | 100% | 124,714 mi |
| 2012 | 293 | $7,995 | 89% | 132,341 mi |
| 2011 | 276 | $7,500 | 83% | 134,189 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
