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2012 Subaru Forester Premium
VIN
JF2SHBCC8CH456712
GREAT DEAL
· $4,428 below typical price
New Lenox, IL
Listed at
$3,995
typical market $8,423 · 10 comps
This 2012 Subaru Forester Premium is listed at $3,995 with 177,659 miles in New Lenox, IL.
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Sold by Discovery Auto Sales
119 W Maple St, New Lenox, IL 60451
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VIN report
2012 Subaru Forester Premium
VIN JF2SHBCC8CH456712
Accidents
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Title
Salvage, flood & other title brands
Mileage
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Listings
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Market price range
Based on 10 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 15, 2026This vehicle · $3,995
Below market
$5,333
Typical price
$8,423
Above market
$12,199
This vehicle: $3,995 — below the market range (typical price $8,423)
Asking $3,995 · typical market price $8,423 · based on 10 comparable same-build listings.
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Asking price over time
Jan 29, 2022 · $9,950
Jul 13, 2026 · $4,995
Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN JF2SHBCC8CH456712, spanning 4 years 5 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Auto Sales | New Lenox, IL 60451 | $3,995 | 177,659 mi | 2026-06-12 | 2 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Auto Inc | New Lenox, IL 60451 | $4,190 | 177,659 mi | 2026-06-11 | 21 d ago |
| Ames Cars.com | AMES, IA 50010 | $9,950 | 159,444 mi | 2022-01-29 | 1718 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF2SHBCC8CH456712Trim
Premium
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
$5,440
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$22,540
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
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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 $33 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $8,200 |
| June 2026 | $8,183 |
| July 2026 | $7,999 |
| August 2026 | $8,495 |
| September 2026 | $7,995 |
| October 2026 | $8,167 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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As of October 17, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Subaru Forester in this catalog, the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox has the lowest median asking price ($6,500, 435 listings with photos) and the 2012 Kia Sportage the highest ($7,990, 94 listings).
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2012 Subaru Forester
Premium · United States
$3,995Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $8,850 · 12 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $5,950–$11,245
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Subaru Forester Premium | $8,850 | $5,950–$11,245 | 12 |
| 2012 Ford Escape All trims | $6,900 | $5,250–$8,198 | 484 |
| 2012 Hyundai Tucson All trims | $7,603 | $6,300–$8,995 | 141 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Equinox All trims | $6,500 | $4,999–$7,995 | 435 |
| 2012 Kia Sportage All trims | $7,990 | $5,995–$8,999 | 94 |
| 2012 Mini Countryman All trims | $7,189 | $5,995–$8,650 | 185 |
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 17, 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 | 266 | $8,992 | 100% | 123,461 mi |
| 2012 | 340 | $7,995 | 89% | 127,828 mi |
| 2011 | 353 | $7,245 | 81% | 133,370 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
