2012 Subaru Forester
JF2SHCBC8CH420347
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $995 (−28.5%) over 4 months.
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN JF2SHCBC8CH420347, spanning 4 months.
Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| private seller | Chevy Chase, MD 20815 | $2,500 | 180,000 mi | 2024-04-03 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF2SHCBC8CH420347Full 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.
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 Subaru Forester over the last 6 months — the market softened $737 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $8,535 |
| May 2026 | $8,225 |
| June 2026 | $8,200 |
| July 2026 | $8,311 |
| August 2026 | $8,648 |
| September 2026 | $7,798 |
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) | — | 0 | — |
| 2012 Honda CR-V | $11,780 | 5 | — |
| 2013 Jeep Wrangler | $13,999 | 5 | — |
| 2012 Acura MDX | $5,799 | 3 | — |
| 2011 Subaru Outback | $7,190 | 3 | — |
| 2014 Mazda CX-5 | $11,999 | 3 | — |
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% | 123,905 mi |
| 2012 | 252 | $7,900 | 88% | 131,169 mi |
| 2011 | 277 | $7,500 | 83% | 132,963 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
