2012 Subaru Forester Premium
JF2SHBCC1CH458138
ABOVE MARKET
· $2,907 above typical price
Palatine, IL
This 2012 Subaru Forester Premium is listed at $10,407 with 92,623 miles in Palatine, IL.
Sold by Napleton's Palatine Subaru
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Market price range
Based on 9 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 7, 2026This vehicle: $10,407 — above the market range (typical price $7,500)
Asking $10,407 · typical market price $7,500 · based on 9 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $1,041 (−10.0%) over 6 days.
Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN JF2SHBCC1CH458138, spanning 6 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napleton's Palatine Subaru | Palatine, IL 60074 | $10,407 | 92,623 mi | 2026-08-12 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napleton's Palatine Subaru | Palatine, IL 60074 | $9,366 | 92,623 mi | 2026-08-18 |
What would this 2012 Subaru Forester Premium cost per month?
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF2SHBCC1CH458138Full 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 $586 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $8,535 |
| May 2026 | $8,200 |
| June 2026 | $8,277 |
| July 2026 | $8,311 |
| August 2026 | $8,516 |
| September 2026 | $7,949 |
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 Premium (this car) | $10,407 | 9 | — |
| 2013 Honda CR-V | $11,346 | 23 | +$939 |
| 2014 Ford Escape | $6,495 | 21 | −$3,912 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Equinox | $4,999 | 19 | −$5,408 |
| 2013 Ford Edge | $4,999 | 15 | −$5,408 |
| 2013 GMC Terrain | $6,595 | 13 | −$3,812 |
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 | 212 | $8,995 | 100% | 125,746 mi |
| 2012 | 305 | $7,995 | 89% | 131,704 mi |
| 2011 | 289 | $7,595 | 84% | 132,077 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
