2012 Subaru Forester Reviews, Pricing & Specs
What owners say
"Overall, drivers love the 2012 Subaru Forester for its reliability, spacious interior, and excellent performance in winter conditions thanks to its AWD system. Many appreciate its gas mileage and driving comfort. However, some found it lacking in features like cupholders and power outlets, and there are mixed feelings about the automatic transmission and certain mechanical issues."
We purchased a Forester for our daughter to get back and forth to school. We had the car for over a year and resold it and actually made a profit after using the car for that period of time. Great car awesome in the snow great on gas as well.
July 20, 2023This car has been very reliable and fun to drive. I would recommend this car to anyone who needs a comfy car with room for kids and groceries. I love the way that it runs in the winter it kept us safe and warm.
March 20, 2014Great car. Easy to drive and reliable. Perfect vision out of the large windows.
July 5, 2023What owners say
We purchased a Forester for our daughter to get back and forth to school. We had the car for over a year and resold it and actually made a profit after using the car for that period of time. Great car awesome in the snow great on gas as well.
July 20, 2023This car has been very reliable and fun to drive. I would recommend this car to anyone who needs a comfy car with room for kids and groceries. I love the way that it runs in the winter it kept us safe and warm.
March 20, 2014Great car. Easy to drive and reliable. Perfect vision out of the large windows.
July 5, 2023Car is listed as certified, I felt in danger test driving it, severe knocking and crunching sound from underneath the floor.
November 20, 2022Have managed to put 15K on it in less than a year. No maintenance issues, but did have to replace the rear brake light lens as it was fogged up. Overall is a great daily driver and people hauler. Use it to travel between Charleston and Myrtle Beach, SC
April 19, 2013Only recently bought it but it has been good so far. Only down negatives are that it needs a better automatic transmission and a few extra inches of space would make a huge difference. Overall satisfied so far. Will add more after having it longer.
June 23, 2012Could use more cupholders and a back seat 12V power outlet
June 3, 2021Great car, rides well, lots of room, aid like better gas mileage but oh well
October 17, 2023Trims & specs
Base MSRP $20,595 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.5L 170 hp H4 | Cargo Capacity 33.5 cu ft |
Combined MPG 24 | Drivetrain AWD |
Base MSRP $23,295 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.5L 170 hp H4 | Cargo Capacity 30.8 cu ft |
Combined MPG 24 | Drivetrain AWD |
Base MSRP $26,595 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.5L 170 hp H4 | Cargo Capacity 30.8 cu ft |
Combined MPG 24 | Drivetrain AWD |
Base MSRP $27,095 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.5L 224 hp H4 | Cargo Capacity 30.8 cu ft |
Combined MPG 21 | Drivetrain AWD |
Base MSRP $27,895 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.5L 170 hp H4 | Cargo Capacity 30.8 cu ft |
Combined MPG 24 | Drivetrain AWD |
Base MSRP $29,895 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.5L 224 hp H4 | Cargo Capacity 30.8 cu ft |
Combined MPG 21 | Drivetrain AWD |
Pricing trends
MSRP range
$20,595 - $29,895
Current avg. market price
$7,873
Trending up by 0.5% this month
May 2026 - October 2026
