2012 Subaru Forester

VIN JF2SHGHC3CH434509
Typical market price
$11,788
5 comparable listings

This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.

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Market price range

Based on 5 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 2, 2026
Below market
$6,138
Typical price
$11,788
Above market
$12,640

See all 2012 Subaru Forester prices — typical $11,788 →

Price history for this VIN

Jun 9, 2026 · $7,995 Jun 10, 2026 · $7,995

Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN JF2SHGHC3CH434509, spanning 1 day.

No active listings of this exact VIN right now.

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Furnace Brook Motors Easton, MA 2375 $7,995 117,004 mi 2026-06-10
Furnace Brook Motors South Easton, MA 2375 $7,995 117,004 mi 2026-06-09

Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($11,788)

This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $11,788 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

10% down
7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$210
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,179 down
Amount financed
$10,609
Total interest
$1,991

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for JF2SHGHC3CH434509
Engine
2.5L
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2012
Made by
SUBARU CORPORATION

Full factory specs for this build →

  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
23
MPG
City
21
MPG
Highway
26
MPG
$2,020 /yr est. fuel

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.

Fuel $10,100
Insurance $6,205
Maintenance & repairs $7,000
Total, 5 years $23,305

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 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.

Overall
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2012 Subaru Forester SUV AWD

15 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • AIR BAGS
    Subaru 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
  • AIR BAGS
    Subaru 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
  • AIR BAGS
    Subaru 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.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
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) $11,788 5
2014 Honda CR-V $11,485 26 −$303
2014 Toyota RAV4 $11,995 23 +$207
2012 Toyota Highlander $10,997 14 −$791
2011 Jeep Wrangler $11,992 14 +$204
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee $8,999 13 −$2,789

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

Gen 3 · 2011–2013

What 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.

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