Is the $4,995 price on this 2012 Subaru Forester a good deal?

OAV rates this as Fair Price because the asking price of $4,995 is within the typical market range for this vehicle.

What is the average price for a 2012 Subaru Forester in CA?

Based on 186 comparable listings in CA, the average asking price for a 2010-2014 Subaru Forester is $9,402, with prices ranging from $3,500 to $19,998.

How long does a 2012 Subaru Forester typically stay on dealer lots?

Comparable Subaru Forester listings in CA spend an average of 69 days on dealer lots.

Where is this 2012 Subaru Forester located?

This vehicle is listed in Hayward, CA 94544. VIN: JF2SHABC4CH463619. Mileage: 151,855 miles.

What is the fair market price range for this 2012 Subaru Forester?

OAV's Price-to-Market analysis estimates the fair market range is $3,900 to $7,940, based on 3 comparable vehicles.

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Vehicle Details

VINJF2SHABC4CH463619

TrimX

Exterior ColorGray

Drivetrain4WD

Engine2.5L H4

TransmissionAutomatic

Fuel TypeUnleaded

Inventory Typeused

Days on Lot566

2012 Subaru Forester

Unscored

$4,995151,855 mi

Hayward, CA 94544

Is this 2012 Subaru Forester X a good deal?

OAV verdict: Unscored

Why: Listed at $4,995, comparable market range $3,900–$7,940, based on 3 comparable listings. Days on lot: 566 days (market average 69 days).

Market price position

Lowest comparable ($)

3,900

Highest comparable ($)

7,940

This vehicle's price ($)

4,995

$4,995 · within market range

$3,900comparable$7,940

Regional range: $3,900 – $7,940
vs. market: $1,095 above low · $2,945 below high
Comparable vehicles: 3

Demand-Verified· Backed by recent sales data

Similar vehicles recently sold in an estimated 10–55 days.

Verify before inquiring

This listing has been on market about 10.3x longer than typical for similar vehicles (cohort sells in 10–55 days; this one is at 566). Long days-on-lot on a fast-turn cohort can signal title concerns, mechanical issues, or pricing the dealer won't actually honor. Recommend a vehicle history report before spending more time.

Market Breakdown

Local = comparable listings in the same metro. Regional = comparable listings across the broader state or multi-state region. Both ranges refresh daily.

Local Range$3,900 – $7,940

Regional Range$3,900 – $7,940

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About This 2012 Subaru Forester

Listing updated: Jun 16, 2026

Listed by an independent dealer in Hayward, CA · On lot for 566 days · VIN verifiable at NHTSA

This used 2012 Subaru Forester X is listed at $4,995 by quality auto dealer in Hayward, CA 94544. It has 151,855 miles on the odometer. The exterior color is Gray. It features a 4WD drivetrain with a 2.5L H4 engine and Automatic transmission.

OAV's AI-powered Price-to-Market analysis rates this vehicle as Unscored due to insufficient comparable data. Based on 3 similar vehicles in the Hayward market, the estimated market range is $3,900 to $7,940. The local market range in CA is $3,900 to $7,940.

This vehicle has been on the lot for 566 days.

Analysis powered by OAV's patented inventory standardization technology (U.S. Patent No. 12,236,477).

Market context

This listing is part of OAV's broader Hayward, CA suvs market analysis. OAV compares vehicles using local and regional price-to-market ranges, days-on-lot, comparable count, and demand signals where available.

How this deal is rated

OAV compares this 2012 Subaru Forester against similar vehicles currently available in the local and regional market — same make, model, and year range, filtered for comparable mileage. Based on where this listing falls in that comparable set, it is rated:

Great Deal — priced below the typical range for comparable vehicles.
Fair Price — priced within the expected range for comparable vehicles.
Overpriced — priced above the typical range for comparable vehicles.

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How this listing is verified

This vehicle listing was aggregated from an independent dealer in Hayward, CA, one of 57,000+ U.S. dealerships in OAV's nationwide inventory network.The VIN JF2SHABC4CH463619 can be independently verified via the U.S. Department of Transportation's NHTSA VIN decoder, and safety recalls at NHTSA's recall database.

Vehicle attributes (year, make, model, trim, mileage, location) are standardized using OAV's patented methodology (U.S. Patent No. 12,236,477), which normalizes naming conventions and deduplicates cross-listed inventory across the dealership network. Listing data is refreshed daily; Price-to-Market analysis uses comparable vehicles within the same geographic market.

2012 Subaru Forester Market in CA

Comparable Vehicles

186

Average Price

$9,402

Price Range

$3,500–$19,998

Avg Days on Lot

Based on 186 comparable 2010-2014 Subaru Forester listings in CA, the average asking price is $9,402. This listing at $4,995 is $4,407 below average (47% below market). Comparable prices in CA range from $3,500 to $19,998. Similar vehicles spend an average of 69 days on dealer lots in this market.