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Condition | Trade-In Value | Private Party Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Excellent | $4,710 | $7,620 | ||
Very Good | $4,460 | $7,245 | ||
Good | $4,185 | $6,820 | ||
Fair | $3,460 | $5,745 |
Estimated Trade-In Values for the 2012 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Premium Sport Utility 4D range from about $3,460 to $4,710 depending on vehicle condition. Estimated Private Party Values range from about $5,745 to $7,620 depending on vehicle condition. Valid for ZIP Code 43085 through 3/19/2026.
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Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | $989 | $7,564 | $6,268 | ||
2024 | $695 | $6,869 | $5,506 | ||
2025 | $492 | $6,377 | $4,938 | ||
Now | + $523 | $6,900 | $4,225 |
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Curb Weight | 3450 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 102.1 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 40.0 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 43.1 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 8.9 inches | ||
Overall Length | 179.5 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 56.1 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 2400 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 63.0 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 34.4 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 103.0 inches | ||
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4175 lbs. | ||
Width with mirrors | 79.0 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Fog Lights | Available | ||
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Panorama Moon Roof | Available | ||
Privacy Glass | Available | ||
Roof Rails | Available | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
City | 19 mpg | ||
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Highway | 24 mpg | ||
Combined | 21 mpg |
Drivetrain | AWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
4 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Premium |
Horsepower | 224 @ 5200 RPM | ||
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Torque | 226 @ 2800 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.5 Liter |
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / Unlimited miles |
If you like equal parts sport and utility in your SUV, the Forester is maneuverable in the city, yet roomy and capable enough for weekend excursions off the beaten path. You’ll also like its low starting price, standard AWD, respectable towing ability, top-rated safety and reliability, and turbo option.
If you want six cylinders, seven seats or rear-seat entertainment, the Forester is not for you. And although a 5-speed manual transmission is standard on the base and 2.5X Premium models, a SportShift automatic with just four speeds is the only transmission choice on the upper-trim levels or any of the turbocharged models.
![]() Used 2012 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Premium Sport Utility 4D | ![]() Used 2013 MAZDA CX-5 | ![]() Used 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan | ![]() Used 2012 Audi Q7 | ||
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| Price | $7,850 | $8,150 | $7,150 | $6,250 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 3.6 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 4.1 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.3 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 19/Hwy 24/Comb 21 MPG | City 26/Hwy 32/Comb 29 MPG | City 21/Hwy 26/Comb 23 MPG | City 16/Hwy 22/Comb 18 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Safety Rating | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | N/A | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 224 @ 5200 RPM | 155 @ 6000 RPM | 200 @ 5100 RPM | 280 @ 4920 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, SKYACTIV-G, 2.0L | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | V6, Sprchg, 3.0L | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | FWD | AWD |