2008 Subaru Forester Limited
JF1SG69638H730339
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 4, 2026Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Bush Volkswagen | Jacksonville, FL 32225 | $9,000 | 183,510 mi | 2025-01-19 |
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($7,386)
This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $7,386 — 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 JF1SG69638H730339Full 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 $94 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $6,344 |
| May 2026 | $6,495 |
| June 2026 | $5,998 |
| July 2026 | $5,578 |
| August 2026 | $5,908 |
| September 2026 | $6,250 |
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) | $7,386 | 4 | — |
| 2008 Toyota RAV4 | $6,246 | 6 | −$1,140 |
| 2008 Toyota Highlander | $8,826 | 6 | +$1,440 |
| 2006 Lexus LX | $36,800 | 4 | +$29,414 |
| 2006 Ford Explorer | $7,380 | 3 | −$6 |
| 2008 Honda CR-V | $7,500 | 3 | +$114 |
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 | 310 | $6,995 | 100% | 135,746 mi |
| 2009 | 155 | $6,195 | 89% | 146,179 mi |
| 2008 | 50 | $5,536 | 79% | 148,583 mi |
| 2007 | 44 | $5,445 | 78% | 149,949 mi |
| 2006 | 45 | $4,995 | 71% | 149,426 mi |
| 2005 | 29 | $5,794 | 83% | 141,403 mi |
| 2004 | 21 | $4,995 | 71% | 139,530 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
