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2012 Subaru Forester
VIN
JF2SHBBC1CH405649
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $2,250 above typical price
Post Falls, ID
Listed at
$9,995
typical market $7,745 · 16 comps
This 2012 Subaru Forester is listed at $9,995 with 131,054 miles in Post Falls, ID.
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Sold by Trucks N' Toys Auto Sales and Service
6430 W Seltice Way, Post Falls, ID 99025
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VIN report
2012 Subaru Forester
VIN JF2SHBBC1CH405649
Accidents
Reported damage & accident records
Title
Salvage, flood & other title brands
Mileage
Recorded odometer readings
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Past prices, dealers & listing photos
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Market price range
Based on 16 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 13, 2026This vehicle · $9,995
Below market
$5,945
Typical price
$7,745
Above market
$10,967
This vehicle: $9,995 — $2,250 above the typical market price ($7,745)
Asking $9,995 · typical market price $7,745 · based on 16 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Jul 8, 2026 · $9,995
Aug 27, 2026 · $9,995
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN JF2SHBBC1CH405649, spanning 50 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks N' Toys Auto Sales and Service | Post Falls, ID 99025 | $9,995 | 131,054 mi | 2026-08-27 | 8 d ago |
| Trucks N Toys | Post Falls, ID 83854 | $9,995 | 131,054 mi | 2026-07-09 | 19 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks N Toys Inc | Post Falls, ID 83854 | $9,995 | 131,054 mi | 2026-07-08 | 62 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF2SHBBC1CH405649Engine
2.5L
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose 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
$3,995
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$21,095
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 $536 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 | $8,238 |
| July 2026 | $8,368 |
| August 2026 | $8,500 |
| September 2026 | $7,999 |
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 14, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Subaru Forester in this catalog, the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox has the lowest median asking price ($6,750, 309 listings with photos) and the 2012 Hyundai Tucson the highest ($7,800, 95 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 14, 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
All trims · United States
$9,995Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $8,127 · 217 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $6,990–$10,030
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$2,195 lower median
2012 Hyundai Tucson
All trims
$7,800Median asking price · 95 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$6,498–$8,995
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$2,796 lower median
2012 Mini Countryman
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$7,199Median asking price · 163 qualifying listings
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2012 Kia Sportage
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Subaru Forester All trims | $8,127 | $6,990–$10,030 | 217 |
| 2012 Ford Escape All trims | $6,995 | $5,325–$8,775 | 335 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Equinox All trims | $6,750 | $4,999–$8,050 | 309 |
| 2012 Hyundai Tucson All trims | $7,800 | $6,498–$8,995 | 95 |
| 2012 Mini Countryman All trims | $7,199 | $6,380–$8,850 | 163 |
| 2012 Kia Sportage All trims | $7,495 | $5,995–$8,995 | 69 |
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 14, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 3 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 | 233 | $8,995 | 100% | 123,662 mi |
| 2012 | 256 | $8,036 | 89% | 130,169 mi |
| 2011 | 248 | $7,900 | 88% | 132,994 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
