2016 Subaru Forester Touring

VIN JF2SJGVC3GH553420
Typical market price
$15,994
12 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 12 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 3, 2026
Below market
$13,438
Typical price
$15,994
Above market
$20,795

See all 2016 Subaru Forester prices — typical $15,994 →

Price history for this VIN

Asking price over time

Jul 20, 2022 · $27,999 Mar 1, 2025 · $20,998

Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN JF2SJGVC3GH553420, spanning 2 years 7 months.

No active listings of this exact VIN right now.

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
CarMax Reno Reno, NV 89511 $20,998 63,262 mi 2025-03-01
BMG Auto Sales Fremont, CA 94536 $27,999 28,937 mi 2022-07-20

Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($15,994)

This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $15,994 — 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
$285
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,599 down
Amount financed
$14,395
Total interest
$2,705

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 JF2SJGVC3GH553420
Trim
Touring
Engine
2.0L
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Fuel
Gasoline
Model year
2016
Made by
SUBARU CORPORATION

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

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
25
MPG
City
23
MPG
Highway
27
MPG
$1,860 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 25 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2016 Subaru Forester likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Depreciation $1,828
Fuel $9,300
Insurance $6,800
Maintenance & repairs $5,500
Total, 5 years $23,428

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2016 Subaru Forester has 3 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 25 MPG.

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

Tested configuration: 2016 Subaru Forester SUV AWD

3 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and…
    NHTSA campaign 19V149000
  • AIR BAGS
    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats.
    NHTSA campaign 19V701000
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 WRX vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 21, 2015, and Forester 2.0XT vehicles manufactured…
    NHTSA campaign 16V162000

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 2016 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 2016 Subaru Forester over the last 6 months — the market firmed $445 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
April 2026 $13,544
May 2026 $13,505
June 2026 $13,499
July 2026 $13,705
August 2026 $13,495
September 2026 $13,989

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
2016 Subaru Forester Touring (this car) $15,994 12
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee $17,796 12 +$1,802
2016 Jeep Wrangler $21,497 12 +$5,503
2016 Toyota RAV4 $17,998 11 +$2,004
2018 Ford Escape $13,480 9 −$2,514
2018 Honda CR-V $20,200 9 +$4,206

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

Market by model year

Gen 4 · 2014–2018

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
2018 1,330 $16,900 100% 95,699 mi
2017 1,249 $14,990 89% 106,635 mi
2016 958 $12,946 77% 114,015 mi
2015 1,365 $10,999 65% 118,612 mi
2014 828 $9,928 59% 125,197 mi

Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.

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