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2017 Subaru Forester Base
VIN
JF2SJABC0HH448997
GOOD DEAL
· $1,039 below typical price
Hiawatha, IA
Listed at
$12,966
typical market $14,005 · 136 comps
This 2017 Subaru Forester Base is listed at $12,966 with 112,518 miles in Hiawatha, IA.
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Sold by Cedar Rapids Toyota
Hiawatha, IA 52233
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2017 Subaru Forester Base
VIN JF2SJABC0HH448997
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Market price range
Based on 136 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 12, 2026This vehicle · $12,966
Below market
$9,925
Typical price
$14,005
Above market
$18,249
This vehicle: $12,966 — $1,039 below the typical market price ($14,005)
Asking $12,966 · typical market price $14,005 · based on 136 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Sep 5, 2026 · $12,966
Sep 12, 2026 · $12,966
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN JF2SJABC0HH448997, spanning 7 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids Toyota | Hiawatha, IA 52233 | $12,966 | 112,518 mi | 2026-09-05 | 2 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF2SJABC0HH448997Trim
Base
Engine
Horsepower
170
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2017
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 2017 Subaru Forester likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Depreciation
$2,388
Fuel
$9,300
Insurance
$4,038
Maintenance & repairs
$5,500
Total, 5 years
$21,226
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2017 Subaru Forester has 1 recall campaign 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: 2017 Subaru Forester SUV AWD
1 recall campaign on this model year
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AIR BAGSSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats.NHTSA campaign 19V701000
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 2017 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 2017 Subaru Forester over the last 6 months — the market firmed $500 in that span.
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $15,000 |
| May 2026 | $15,490 |
| June 2026 | $15,699 |
| July 2026 | $15,367 |
| August 2026 | $15,399 |
| September 2026 | $15,500 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2017 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 2017 Subaru Forester in this catalog, the 2017 Hyundai Tucson has the lowest median asking price ($12,999, 753 listings with photos) and the 2017 Toyota RAV4 the highest ($18,392, 1,027 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.
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2017 Subaru Forester
Base · United States
$12,966Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $14,490 · 158 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $11,348–$16,532
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$5,426 higher median
2017 Toyota RAV4
All trims
$18,392Median asking price · 1,027 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$16,133–$20,980
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$2,446 higher median
2017 Honda HR-V
All trims
$15,412Median asking price · 226 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$13,450–$17,246
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$3,533 higher median
2017 Mazda CX-5
All trims
$16,499Median asking price · 294 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$14,978–$18,194
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$33 higher median
2017 Hyundai Tucson
All trims
$12,999Median asking price · 753 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$11,000–$14,998
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Subaru Forester Base | $14,490 | $11,348–$16,532 | 158 |
| 2017 Honda CR-V All trims | $17,995 | $15,900–$19,998 | 1,223 |
| 2017 Toyota RAV4 All trims | $18,392 | $16,133–$20,980 | 1,027 |
| 2017 Honda HR-V All trims | $15,412 | $13,450–$17,246 | 226 |
| 2017 Mazda CX-5 All trims | $16,499 | $14,978–$18,194 | 294 |
| 2017 Hyundai Tucson All trims | $12,999 | $11,000–$14,998 | 753 |
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.
