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2012 Subaru Forester Premium
VIN
JF2SHBCCXCH420794
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $3,576 above typical price
Columbus, OH
Listed at
$11,999
typical market $8,423 · 4 comps
This 2012 Subaru Forester Premium is listed at $11,999 with 131,718 miles in Columbus, OH.
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Sold by El Camino Auto Sales
1429 Harrisburg Pike, Columbus, OH 43223
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2012 Subaru Forester Premium
VIN JF2SHBCCXCH420794
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Market price range
Based on 4 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of October 14, 2026This vehicle · $11,999
Below market
$7,719
Middle of range
$8,423
Above market
$12,452
This vehicle: $11,999 — $3,576 above the typical market price ($8,423)
Asking $11,999 · typical market price $8,423 · based on 4 comparable same-build listings.
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Asking price over time
Jan 26, 2025 · $8,500
Oct 14, 2026 · $11,999
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN JF2SHBCCXCH420794, spanning 21 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Camino Auto Sales | Columbus, OH 43223 | $11,999 | 131,718 mi | 2026-10-14 | 1 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyatt Johnson Ford | Nashville, TN 37204 | $8,500 | 123,065 mi | 2025-01-26 | 603 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF2SHBCCXCH420794Trim
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
$4,293
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$21,393
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 $199 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 | $8,102 |
| August 2026 | $8,500 |
| September 2026 | $7,995 |
| October 2026 | $8,001 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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As of October 14, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Subaru Forester in this catalog, the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox has the lowest median asking price ($6,228, 316 listings with photos) and the 2012 Hyundai Tucson the highest ($7,495, 105 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 14, 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
Premium · United States
$11,999Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $8,850 · 6 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $7,600–$11,999
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Subaru Forester Premium | $8,850 | $7,600–$11,999 | 6 |
| 2012 Ford Escape All trims | $6,948 | $5,395–$8,499 | 372 |
| 2012 Hyundai Tucson All trims | $7,495 | $5,999–$8,995 | 105 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Equinox All trims | $6,228 | $4,995–$7,996 | 316 |
| 2012 Mini Countryman All trims | $7,000 | $5,995–$8,196 | 126 |
| 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan All trims | $6,990 | $5,500–$8,800 | 99 |
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 14, 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 | 235 | $8,900 | 100% | 123,286 mi |
| 2012 | 258 | $7,995 | 90% | 128,651 mi |
| 2011 | 263 | $6,999 | 79% | 135,007 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
