2012 Subaru Forester
JF2SHBBC4CH430173
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· $2,147 below typical price
Zion, IL
This 2012 Subaru Forester is listed at $5,298 with 160,037 miles in Zion, IL.
Market price range
Based on 20 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 2, 2026This vehicle: $5,298 — below the market range (typical price $7,445)
Asking $5,298 · typical market price $7,445 · based on 20 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Asking price over time
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN JF2SHBBC4CH430173, spanning 15 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car Castle | Zion, IL 60099 | $5,298 | 160,037 mi | 2025-11-17 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car Castle Zion | Zion, IL 60099 | $4,999 | 160,037 mi | 2025-12-04 |
| Car Castle | Zion, IL 60099 | $4,999 | 160,037 mi | 2025-11-17 |
What would this 2012 Subaru Forester cost per month?
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF2SHBBC4CH430173Full 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 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.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 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.
Tested configuration: 2012 Subaru Forester SUV AWD
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AIR BAGSSubaru 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
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AIR BAGSSubaru 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
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AIR BAGSSubaru 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 softened $921 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $8,535 |
| May 2026 | $8,225 |
| June 2026 | $8,200 |
| July 2026 | $8,295 |
| August 2026 | $8,730 |
| September 2026 | $7,614 |
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 (this car) | $5,298 | 20 | — |
| 2011 Honda CR-V | $11,168 | 20 | +$5,870 |
| 2013 Ford Edge | $5,298 | 17 | +$0 |
| 2014 Ford Escape | $7,980 | 17 | +$2,682 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Equinox | $5,298 | 15 | +$0 |
| 2010 Jeep Wrangler | $13,490 | 13 | +$8,192 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 3 · 2011–2013What 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 | 187 | $8,490 | 100% | 124,975 mi |
| 2012 | 253 | $7,988 | 94% | 132,354 mi |
| 2011 | 242 | $7,222 | 85% | 135,039 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
