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2016 Subaru Forester
VIN
JF2SJABC2GH401629
GOOD DEAL
· $702 below typical price
Chesapeake, VA
Listed at
$10,397
typical market $11,099 · 131 comps
This 2016 Subaru Forester is listed at $10,397 with 125,713 miles in Chesapeake, VA.
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Sold by Liberty Motors VA
3101 S. Military Hwy., Chesapeake, VA 23323
Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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2016 Subaru Forester
VIN JF2SJABC2GH401629
Accidents
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Title
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Mileage
Recorded odometer readings
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Market price range
Based on 131 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 13, 2026This vehicle · $10,397
Below market
$7,495
Typical price
$11,099
Above market
$16,780
This vehicle: $10,397 — $702 below the typical market price ($11,099)
Asking $10,397 · typical market price $11,099 · based on 131 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price increased $399 (+4.0%) over 32 days.
Aug 12, 2026 · $9,998
Sep 13, 2026 · $10,397
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN JF2SJABC2GH401629, spanning 32 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Motors VA | Chesapeake, VA 23323 | $10,397 | 125,713 mi | 2026-09-13 | 1 d ago |
| Liberty Motors | Chesapeake, VA 23323 | $9,998 | 125,713 mi | 2026-08-27 | 1 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Motors VA | Chesapeake, VA 23323 | $9,998 | 125,713 mi | 2026-08-12 | 15 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF2SJABC2GH401629Engine
2.5L
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Fuel
Gasoline
Model year
2016
Made by
SUBARU CORPORATION
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
25
MPG
City
23
MPG
Highway
27
MPG
$1,860
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 25 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2016 Subaru Forester likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Depreciation
$1,188
Fuel
$9,300
Insurance
$5,015
Maintenance & repairs
$5,500
Total, 5 years
$21,003
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2016 Subaru Forester has 3 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 25 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: 2016 Subaru Forester SUV AWD
3 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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AIR BAGSSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats.NHTSA campaign 19V701000
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 WRX vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 21, 2015, and Forester 2.0XT vehicles manufactured…NHTSA campaign 16V162000
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 2016 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 2016 Subaru Forester over the last 6 months — the market softened $330 in that span.
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $13,500 |
| May 2026 | $13,500 |
| June 2026 | $13,495 |
| July 2026 | $13,748 |
| August 2026 | $13,480 |
| September 2026 | $13,170 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2016 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 2016 Subaru Forester in this catalog, the 2016 Nissan Rogue has the lowest median asking price ($10,499, 1,421 listings with photos) and the 2016 Honda CR-V the highest ($15,898, 1,638 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
2016 Subaru Forester
All trims · United States
$10,397Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $12,814 · 908 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $9,997–$14,995
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$5,501 higher median
2016 Honda CR-V
All trims
$15,898Median asking price · 1,638 qualifying listings
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$102 higher median
2016 Nissan Rogue
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$10,499Median asking price · 1,421 qualifying listings
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Subaru Forester All trims | $12,814 | $9,997–$14,995 | 908 |
| 2016 Mazda CX-5 All trims | $13,999 | $11,968–$16,498 | 1,009 |
| 2016 Hyundai Tucson All trims | $11,828 | $9,995–$13,984 | 738 |
| 2016 Honda HR-V All trims | $13,990 | $11,899–$15,998 | 481 |
| 2016 Honda CR-V All trims | $15,898 | $13,662–$17,978 | 1,638 |
| 2016 Nissan Rogue All trims | $10,499 | $8,495–$12,995 | 1,421 |
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. 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 | 1,220 | $16,794 | 100% | 95,977 mi |
| 2017 | 1,133 | $15,170 | 90% | 106,081 mi |
| 2016 | 1,009 | $12,883 | 77% | 115,523 mi |
| 2015 | 1,164 | $11,576 | 69% | 116,897 mi |
| 2014 | 746 | $9,995 | 60% | 124,477 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
