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2014 Subaru Forester Base
VIN
JF2SJAAC5EH489882
GOOD DEAL
· $1,502 below typical price
Palatine, IL
Listed at
$6,497
typical market $7,999 · 137 comps
This 2014 Subaru Forester Base is listed at $6,497 in Palatine, IL.
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Sold by Napleton's Palatine Mazda
1811 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074
Hours
- Mon–Fri
- 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sat
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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2014 Subaru Forester Base
VIN JF2SJAAC5EH489882
Accidents
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Title
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Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 137 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 27, 2026This vehicle · $6,497
Below market
$4,997
Typical price
$7,999
Above market
$12,489
This vehicle: $6,497 — $1,502 below the typical market price ($7,999)
Asking $6,497 · typical market price $7,999 · based on 137 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $914 (−12.3%) over 17 days.
Oct 10, 2026 · $7,411
Oct 27, 2026 · $6,497
Asking prices recorded across 6 listing dates for VIN JF2SJAAC5EH489882, spanning 17 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napleton's Palatine Mazda | Palatine, IL 60074 | $6,497 | — | 2026-10-27 | 12 h ago |
| Napleton's Schaumburg Subaru | Schaumburg, IL 60195 | $6,909 | 152,417 mi | 2026-10-11 | 12 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napleton Palatine Hyundai | Palatine, IL 60074 | $6,999 | — | 2026-10-22 | 3 d ago |
| Napleton's Palatine Subaru | Palatine, IL 60074 | $6,999 | 152,417 mi | 2026-10-21 | 3 d ago |
| Napleton's Schaumburg Subaru | Schaumburg, IL 60195 | $7,411 | 152,417 mi | 2026-10-11 | 2 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF2SJAAC5EH489882Trim
Base
Engine
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2014
Made by
SUBARU CORPORATION
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
27
MPG
City
24
MPG
Highway
31
MPG
$1,720
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 27 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2014 Subaru Forester likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$8,600
Insurance
$5,440
Maintenance & repairs
$5,500
Total, 5 years
$19,540
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2014 Subaru Forester has 2 recall campaigns as of October 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 27 MPG.
Overall
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2014 Subaru Forester SUV AWD
2 recall campaigns on this model year
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and…NHTSA campaign 19V149000
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EQUIPMENTSubaru is recalling certain model year 2014 Forester vehicles manufactured from January 2013 through March 2013.NHTSA campaign 13V159000
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 2014 Subaru Forester from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed October 26, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2014 Subaru Forester over the last 6 months — the market softened $509 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $10,499 |
| June 2026 | $10,200 |
| July 2026 | $9,995 |
| August 2026 | $9,995 |
| September 2026 | $9,999 |
| October 2026 | $9,990 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2014 Subaru Forester with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 27, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2014 Subaru Forester in this catalog, the 2014 Ford Escape has the lowest median asking price ($7,773, 1,214 listings with photos) and the 2014 Hyundai Tucson the highest ($8,995, 151 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 27, 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
2014 Subaru Forester
Base · United States
$6,497Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $7,999 · 138 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $6,588–$10,950
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: Base · 152,417 mi · view VIN
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2014 Ford Escape
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Subaru Forester Base | $7,999 | $6,588–$10,950 | 138 |
| 2014 Nissan Rogue All trims | $8,798 | $6,995–$10,200 | 326 |
| 2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport All trims | $8,799 | $7,500–$9,999 | 300 |
| 2014 Buick Encore All trims | $8,400 | $6,975–$9,999 | 316 |
| 2014 Hyundai Tucson All trims | $8,995 | $7,590–$10,090 | 151 |
| 2014 Ford Escape All trims | $7,773 | $6,000–$9,295 | 1,214 |
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 27, 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 4 · 2014–2018What 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1,454 | $16,176 | 100% | 96,781 mi |
| 2017 | 1,425 | $14,800 | 91% | 105,221 mi |
| 2016 | 1,087 | $12,385 | 77% | 113,981 mi |
| 2015 | 1,626 | $10,995 | 68% | 118,875 mi |
| 2014 | 1,039 | $9,738 | 60% | 124,749 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
