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2008 Ford Escape
All trims
$5,495Median asking price · 128 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$3,999–$6,988
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2008 Subaru Forester Limited
VIN
JF1SG69688H710605
Typical market price
$5,999
5 comparable listings
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Last listed by The Auto Livery
4168 Hamilton Cleves Rd, Fairfield, OH 45014
Hours
- Mon–Fri
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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VIN report
2008 Subaru Forester Limited
VIN JF1SG69688H710605
Accidents
Reported damage & accident records
Title
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Mileage
Recorded odometer readings
Listings
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Market price range
Based on 5 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of September 14, 2026Below market
$3,518
Middle of range
$5,999
Above market
$7,999
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Listings
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Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Auto Livery | Fairfield, OH 45014 | $14,995 | 85,140 mi | 2025-04-02 | 483 d ago |
| — | $14,995 | 85,140 mi | 2025-04-02 | 505 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF1SG69688H710605Trim
Limited
Engine
2.5L
Drivetrain
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2008
Made by
SUBARU CORPORATION
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
20
MPG
City
18
MPG
Highway
23
MPG
$2,330
/yr est. fuel
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.
Fuel
$11,650
Insurance
$8,925
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$27,575
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.
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2008 Subaru Forester 4-DR. w/SAB
1 recall campaign on this model year
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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 $394 in that span.
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
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 | $5,950 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2008 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 2008 Subaru Forester in this catalog, the 2008 Nissan Rogue has the lowest median asking price ($4,995, 56 listings with photos) and the 2008 Honda CR-V the highest ($7,500, 247 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.
Your comparison starting point
2008 Subaru Forester
All trims · United States
$5,295Comparison catalog median · 43 listings with photos in the comparison sample
This VIN is not in the filtered catalog sample. Comparisons use the model median when available.
Middle 50%: $4,000–$5,999
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: 2.5X · 143,000 mi · view VIN
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$298 lower median
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$4,997Median asking price · 58 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$3,995–$6,900
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$300 lower median
2008 Nissan Rogue
All trims
$4,995Median asking price · 56 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$3,995–$6,800
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$50 lower median
2008 Jeep Patriot
All trims
$5,245Median asking price · 26 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$3,995–$5,999
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$2,205 higher median
2008 Honda CR-V
All trims
$7,500Median asking price · 247 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$6,200–$9,250
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Subaru Forester All trims | $5,295 | $4,000–$5,999 | 43 |
| 2008 Ford Escape All trims | $5,495 | $3,999–$6,988 | 128 |
| 2008 Saturn VUE All trims | $4,997 | $3,995–$6,900 | 58 |
| 2008 Nissan Rogue All trims | $4,995 | $3,995–$6,800 | 56 |
| 2008 Jeep Patriot All trims | $5,245 | $3,995–$5,999 | 26 |
| 2008 Honda CR-V All trims | $7,500 | $6,200–$9,250 | 247 |
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 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 | 328 | $6,995 | 100% | 137,525 mi |
| 2009 | 140 | $6,497 | 93% | 143,228 mi |
| 2008 | 55 | $5,295 | 76% | 145,460 mi |
| 2007 | 59 | $5,195 | 74% | 151,272 mi |
| 2006 | 44 | $4,894 | 70% | 148,713 mi |
| 2005 | 32 | $5,992 | 86% | 134,727 mi |
| 2004 | 18 | $4,997 | 71% | 143,254 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
