2012 Subaru Forester Base X
JF2SHGAC0CH449348
FAIR PRICE
· right at the typical price
Sacramento, CA
This 2012 Subaru Forester Base X is listed at $9,995 with 133,297 miles in Sacramento, CA.
Market price range
Based on 9 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 3, 2026This vehicle: $9,995 — right at the typical market price
Asking $9,995 · typical market price $9,995 · based on 9 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN JF2SHGAC0CH449348, spanning 4 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Sacramento, CA 95825 | $9,995 | 133,297 mi | 2026-09-01 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Auto Sales | Sacramento, CA 95825 | $9,995 | 133,297 mi | 2026-05-02 |
What would this 2012 Subaru Forester Base X cost per month?
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF2SHGAC0CH449348Full 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 $781 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $8,535 |
| May 2026 | $8,225 |
| June 2026 | $8,195 |
| July 2026 | $8,327 |
| August 2026 | $8,774 |
| September 2026 | $7,754 |
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 Base X (this car) | $9,995 | 9 | — |
| 2010 Lexus RX | $11,898 | 15 | +$1,903 |
| 2014 Honda CR-V | $10,995 | 14 | +$1,000 |
| 2014 Ford Explorer | $9,985 | 11 | −$10 |
| 2013 Toyota RAV4 | $10,990 | 11 | +$995 |
| 2014 Ford Escape | $8,844 | 9 | −$1,151 |
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 | $8,489 | 100% | 126,338 mi |
| 2012 | 254 | $7,995 | 94% | 132,142 mi |
| 2011 | 243 | $7,495 | 88% | 134,519 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
