2012 Subaru Forester LTD

VIN JF2SHAEC0CH469347 GOOD DEAL · $1,061 below typical price Carson City, NV
Listed at
$7,823
typical market $8,884 · 23 comps

This 2012 Subaru Forester LTD is listed at $7,823 with 147,716 miles in Carson City, NV.

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Market price range

Based on 23 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 1, 2026
This vehicle · $7,823
Below market
$5,830
Typical price
$8,884
Above market
$12,997

This vehicle: $7,823 — $1,061 below the typical market price ($8,884)

Asking $7,823 · typical market price $8,884 · based on 23 comparable same-build listings.

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Price history for this VIN

Asking price over time

Feb 20, 2025 · $7,823 Aug 29, 2026 · $7,823

Asking prices recorded across 5 listing dates for VIN JF2SHAEC0CH469347, spanning 18 months.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Eagle Valley Motors Carson City, NV 89701 $7,823 147,716 mi 2026-08-29
Eagle Valley Motors Carson Carson City, NV 89701 $7,823 147,716 mi 2026-01-04

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Eagle Valley Motors Carson City, NV 89427 $7,823 147,716 mi 2026-03-25

What would this 2012 Subaru Forester LTD cost per month?

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10% down
7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$139
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $782 down
Amount financed
$7,041
Total interest
$1,299

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for JF2SHAEC0CH469347
Trim
LTD
Engine
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2012
Made by
SUBARU CORPORATION

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  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
23
MPG
City
21
MPG
Highway
26
MPG
$2,020 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 23 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Subaru Forester likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $10,100
Insurance $7,735
Maintenance & repairs $7,000
Total, 5 years $24,835

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2012 Subaru Forester has 15 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 23 MPG.

Overall
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2012 Subaru Forester SUV AWD

15 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • AIR BAGS
    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, and Legacy vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or…
    NHTSA campaign 19V008000
  • AIR BAGS
    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Forester, 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, Legacy, and 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the…
    NHTSA campaign 19V007000
  • AIR BAGS
    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or…
    NHTSA campaign 19V009000

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 2012 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 2012 Subaru Forester over the last 6 months — the market firmed $735 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
March 2026 $7,995
April 2026 $8,535
May 2026 $8,250
June 2026 $8,195
July 2026 $8,337
August 2026 $8,730

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
2012 Subaru Forester LTD (this car) $7,823 23
2013 Ford Edge $8,823 6 +$1,000
2014 Subaru Outback $9,323 4 +$1,500
2010 GMC Terrain $6,823 3 −$1,000
2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek $8,823 3 +$1,000
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee $8,823 3 +$1,000

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

Gen 3 · 2011–2013

What 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
2013 206 $8,794 100% 124,269 mi
2012 239 $7,995 91% 132,161 mi
2011 233 $7,394 84% 136,562 mi

Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.

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