2012 Subaru Forester
JF2SHBBC7CH428174
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· $1,698 below typical price
Houston, TX
This 2012 Subaru Forester is listed at $5,900 with 160,000 miles in Houston, TX.
Sold by Express Motorsport
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Market price range
Based on 25 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 8, 2026This vehicle: $5,900 — below the market range (typical price $7,598)
Asking $5,900 · typical market price $7,598 · based on 25 comparable same-build listings.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express Motorsport | Houston, TX 77086 | $5,900 | 160,000 mi | 2026-09-07 |
What would this 2012 Subaru Forester cost per month?
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF2SHBBC7CH428174Full 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 $540 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $8,535 |
| May 2026 | $8,200 |
| June 2026 | $8,277 |
| July 2026 | $8,332 |
| August 2026 | $8,516 |
| September 2026 | $7,995 |
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) | $5,900 | 25 | — |
| 2012 Jeep Wrangler | $14,788 | 38 | +$8,888 |
| 2014 Honda CR-V | $10,244 | 34 | +$4,344 |
| 2010 Lexus RX | $12,531 | 33 | +$6,631 |
| 2014 Toyota RAV4 | $10,712 | 28 | +$4,812 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe | $10,359 | 18 | +$4,459 |
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 | 215 | $8,995 | 100% | 125,111 mi |
| 2012 | 302 | $7,998 | 89% | 131,398 mi |
| 2011 | 284 | $7,769 | 86% | 132,496 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
