2008 Subaru Forester Limited
JF1SG69608H706399
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 4 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 1, 2026Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affordable Imports Auto Sales | Murrieta, CA 92562 | $9,900 | 150,787 mi | 2021-04-16 |
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($6,250)
This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $6,250 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.
Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF1SG69608H706399Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 20 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2008 Subaru Forester likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2008 Subaru Forester has 1 recall campaign as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 20 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2008 Subaru Forester 4-DR. w/SAB
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SUSPENSIONSUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2007 IMPREZA, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 FORESTER, AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 SAAB 9-2X VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 THROUGH…NHTSA campaign 11V464000
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 2008 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 2008 Subaru Forester over the last 6 months — the market softened $422 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $5,997 |
| April 2026 | $6,344 |
| May 2026 | $6,495 |
| June 2026 | $5,998 |
| July 2026 | $5,578 |
| August 2026 | $5,575 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Subaru Forester Limited (this car) | $6,250 | 4 | — |
| 2010 Jeep Wrangler | $13,133 | 5 | +$6,883 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe | $8,133 | 4 | +$1,883 |
| 2007 Ford Explorer | $5,133 | 3 | −$1,117 |
| 2007 GMC Yukon | $10,115 | 3 | +$3,865 |
| 2007 Toyota RAV4 | $8,016 | 2 | +$1,766 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 2 · 2004–2010What 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 345 | $6,995 | 100% | 135,831 mi |
| 2009 | 150 | $6,016 | 86% | 148,614 mi |
| 2008 | 47 | $5,398 | 77% | 150,936 mi |
| 2007 | 46 | $5,747 | 82% | 143,888 mi |
| 2006 | 42 | $4,992 | 71% | 151,206 mi |
| 2005 | 34 | $5,998 | 86% | 137,247 mi |
| 2004 | 21 | $4,995 | 71% | 148,887 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
