$240 higher median
2008 Ford Escape
All trims
$5,490Median asking price · 117 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$3,999–$6,500
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2008 Subaru Forester Limited
VIN
JF1SG696X8H702683
Typical market price
$5,999
5 comparable listings
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Last listed by Magic Auto Sales
407 Us-46, Little Ferry, NJ 07643
Hours
- Mon–Sat
- 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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Inside your report
VIN report
2008 Subaru Forester Limited
VIN JF1SG696X8H702683
Accidents
Reported damage & accident records
Title
Salvage, flood & other title brands
Mileage
Recorded odometer readings
Listings
Past prices, dealers & listing photos
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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 15, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Auto Sales | Little Ferry, NJ 7643 | $4,499 | 139,773 mi | 2025-09-20 | 354 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF1SG696X8H702683Trim
Limited
Engine
2.5L
Drivetrain
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose 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
$7,693
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$26,343
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
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Jul
Aug
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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
About this comparison ↓What else could you drive?
Compare 2008 Subaru Forester with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of September 15, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2008 Subaru Forester in this catalog, the 2008 Saturn VUE has the lowest median asking price ($4,995, 56 listings with photos) and the 2008 Honda CR-V the highest ($7,499, 233 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 15, 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
$5,250Comparison catalog median · 42 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–$5,977
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: 2.5X · 136,000 mi · view VIN
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$255 lower median
2008 Saturn VUE
All trims
$4,995Median asking price · 56 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$3,995–$6,900
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$255 lower median
2008 Nissan Rogue
All trims
$4,995Median asking price · 54 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$3,995–$6,800
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$255 lower median
2008 Jeep Patriot
All trims
$4,995Median asking price · 27 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$3,990–$5,999
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$2,249 higher median
2008 Honda CR-V
All trims
$7,499Median asking price · 233 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$5,995–$9,195
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Subaru Forester All trims | $5,250 | $4,000–$5,977 | 42 |
| 2008 Ford Escape All trims | $5,490 | $3,999–$6,500 | 117 |
| 2008 Saturn VUE All trims | $4,995 | $3,995–$6,900 | 56 |
| 2008 Nissan Rogue All trims | $4,995 | $3,995–$6,800 | 54 |
| 2008 Jeep Patriot All trims | $4,995 | $3,990–$5,999 | 27 |
| 2008 Honda CR-V All trims | $7,499 | $5,995–$9,195 | 233 |
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 15, 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 | 331 | $6,995 | 100% | 137,518 mi |
| 2009 | 139 | $6,695 | 96% | 143,538 mi |
| 2008 | 52 | $5,272 | 75% | 145,426 mi |
| 2007 | 60 | $5,097 | 73% | 151,698 mi |
| 2006 | 46 | $4,995 | 71% | 147,919 mi |
| 2005 | 31 | $5,995 | 86% | 136,071 mi |
| 2004 | 18 | $4,997 | 71% | 143,254 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
