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2012 Subaru Forester
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near
Tampa, FL
- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X
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This was our first experience with Diehl Honda, & it was
This was our first experience with Diehl Honda, & it was a good one. Katrina was very patient about answering all of our questions & explaining what all of the options were & how they worked. Great Job.
I’m the 3rd owner of a 2012 Subaru Forester purchased at
I’m the 3rd owner of a 2012 Subaru Forester purchased at approx 175,000 miles and it still runs pretty good! It does burn oil up pretty quickly and mine has issues with reading the levels and won’t give me a warning light so i check the dip stick often. Mine did have exhaust issues and had to replace a rested out piping from the cat back, but mufflers were still good. Also the Oxygen sensor was a problem for awhile, which you can only use on brand for it to work properly. Gas mileage is decent for the size of the vehicle and its age. Only wish the front seats went back more bc my taller girlfriend who is 5’11 with long legs struggles to fit and be comfortable in the passenger seat.






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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X
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My experience with Serra Chevrolet was a great one.
My experience with Serra Chevrolet was a great one. I was greeted warmly by Sales Consultant David Samuels, and he provided me with personalized attention. The process was enjoyable and stress free.
Great Value, Great Car!
One of the most comfortable cars I have owned. The things I love best. the reliability of the vehicle, only regular maintenance with higher miles, The huge moon roof, and the simple design of the interior of car. This car is loaded yet has very minimal control buttons which is perfect for me rather than trying to figure out how to operate everything. Best car I have ever owned especially buying used with high miles.






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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Touring
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During my recent vacation to Reno, I had the pleasure of
During my recent vacation to Reno, I had the pleasure of visiting the local Cadillac dealership, Corwin Cadillac, because I came across a vehicle on their website that I wanted to see in person, as it had the features and was the color I was interested in. I must say it was a delightful experience from the moment I walked in the door and was greeted by their team. Although I didn't end up purchasing a vehicle, my interaction with the salesman, Beau, was truly exceptional. Beau greeted me with a warm smile and a genuine enthusiasm for the Cadillac lineup. He took the time to listen to my needs and preferences, providing insightful information without any pressure to buy. The entire staff at the dealership was friendly and welcoming, so much so that I felt compelled to write a review, despite not actually purchasing a vehicle here. If I lived in the Reno area I would absolutely come to this dealership for my purchase because of Beau's outstanding service and the dealership's positive and honest approach. I highly recommend anyone in the Reno area looking for a Cadillac, Buick or GMC vehicle to visit this dealership and ask for Beau!
Great SUV
Great car for snow and icy conditions. The car is solid. Engine and transmission are solid. Spacious and comfort. Mileage is decent I can get 27 mpg in highway.






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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium
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Safe, reliable and well renowned
This car was roomy, affordable and had great reviews from my family and friends. 4 cylinder makes it great on gas and I'm hoping like I've heard that it will last for years to come.






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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Limited
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Great experience from the call to setup a test drive, to
Great experience from the call to setup a test drive, to meeting with Ramon and completing all steps easily. He and everyone were professional, respectful, and no pressure added!
2012 subaru Forester
This is my third Subaru. It is a reliable car. It is fun to drive. I may not work for a large family. I never had the feeling that I can't rely of this car. It is a lot of fun to drive in the snow. It is very comfortable to drive long distance. I would recommend this car an would have my kids drive it.






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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X
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Great experience and I love my truck!
Great experience and I love my truck! I have been looking for MONTHS for a nice LBZ, it has been a great truck for over a year, Levi Hamilton was great with assisting me and the rest of the staff made it a smooth process.






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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X
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Very happy this dealer is so professional.
Very happy this dealer is so professional. I recomend them all day long. Go see them as soon as possible.






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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium
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Had an awesome experience buying my daughter’s car from
Had an awesome experience buying my daughter’s car from Ray in Attleboro to send her off to college. The listing was exactly as described, the price was fair, and Ray was straightforward, patient, and never pushy. He answered all our questions, let us look everything over, and made the paperwork quick and painless. The car was clean, serviced, and ready to go—couldn’t ask for a smoother process. Five stars—highly recommend Ray if you want a trustworthy, hassle-free used car purchase!




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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Touring
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Thank you to lorena, great customer service.
Thank you to lorena, great customer service. Fully explained everything, and left with an amazing vehicle! Orange Jeep renegade right in time for Halloween! You need a vehicle, highly recommend Lorena!






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What happened to me from start to finish in the car
What happened to me from start to finish in the car buying process. I first contacted Alex Savchenko on Facebook Marketplace, and we had a conversation for about 25 minutes. He shared a lot of information with me about a car. I really enjoyed talking to him; I felt he was a skilled dealer. He listens very carefully to the customers. The car buying process was very easy and first-rate. 🥇






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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X
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Trustworthy dealership
I bought two vehicles off of them, and they purchased a vehicle off of me, all three transactions were Fair, and we're done in a timely fashion.. they gave me a fair price for the one they bought off of me, and the two vehicles that I bought off of them were clean. And in good working order... One vehicle I had after about a week.. I noticed a couple of small issues, I brought it up to Vic and Cameron, they were taking care of immediately.. I would highly recommend buying a vehicle at Auto connection... They are up front and honest,






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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X
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Joe, Don, and Sam were all great in helping with our
Joe, Don, and Sam were all great in helping with our truck buying experience. Everything was simple and they even mailed keys back that were left behind. Would recommend to anyone.






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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X
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I was looking to buy a Truck that I liked from their
I was looking to buy a Truck that I liked from their inventory. They were willing to help me as other dealerships that I had been in contact were giving me a difficult time because of my credit score! It was a voluntary REPO.! I was helping my cousin Marty, a Purple Heart Veteran. He had bought a car because he needed another car. To help me build my credit, I co-signed on the car. My cousin had a heart attack and passed away! I wasn't working at the time so I returned the vehicle. So Forthright was trying to sell me a car. But I was contacted by another dealership and purchased a vehicle from them. So even though I didn't buy from forthright, I thank them because they were giving me a second chance to buy! In the future, I will try buying from Forthright.






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Amazing to have such an easy purchase
They were amazing ! I was so happy with my purchase !! Perfect car for my daughter Low mileage and great price! Great staff and made me feel confident in making my purchase.






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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X
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Amerr is a great salesman.
Amerr is a great salesman. The best I ever dealt with. He assisted me throughout the whole sales experience. He was very patient with me. He delivered the car within a very reasonable time and it arrived as expected. This was a very satisfying and great sales experience. I can’t say enough good things about Ameer. I would recommend him and Hybrid and Gas for car sales anytime.






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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium
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Fantastic!
Fantastic!!! Quality vehicles. NO xxxxxxxx NO pressure. Bought two cars great deals. Very much appreciated John our salesman. Telling everyone! I’ll be back






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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Limited
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium
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They were very helpful! We bought a car from them a few years ago and it still runs good! This dealership is trustworthy. The only complaint I have is that it’s hard to pull in to the parking lot.






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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X
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"Honest" is a great place to buy a used car.
"Honest" is a great place to buy a used car. Not only were they honest; they were friendly, professional and put no pressure on me at all.
Subaru Forester prices by year
Model year | Average price | Deals |
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2025 Subaru Forester | $35,393 | 5 Good deals |
2024 Subaru Forester | $29,200 | 8 Good deals |
2023 Subaru Forester | $27,628 | 6 Good deals |
2022 Subaru Forester | $26,037 | 15 Good deals |
2020 Subaru Forester | $20,216 | 9 Good deals |
2019 Subaru Forester | $18,857 | 8 Good deals |
About the 2012 Subaru Forester
2.5X shown (base trim).
- Seating
- 5
- Door count
- 4
- Drivetrain
- All-wheel drive
- Combined MPG
- 23
- Transmission
- M/T
- Engine
- 170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

How much does the 2012 Subaru Forester cost?
The 2012 Subaru Forester price depends on several factors, including the trim level, optional features, mileage, vehicle history and location. The nationwide average price for a 2012 Forester is $8,537, with pricing starting at $2,200.
What is the MPG of the 2012 Subaru Forester?
The 2012 Subaru Forester offers up to 21 MPG in city driving and 27 MPG on the highway for a combined rating of 23 MPG.
These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on the selected vehicle trim, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.
What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2012 Subaru Forester?
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Is the 2012 Subaru Forester reliable?
The 2012 Subaru Forester has an average reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 according to Cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2012 Forester owners.
Is the 2012 Subaru Forester a good SUV?
Below are the Cars.com consumer ratings for the 2012 Subaru Forester.
- Comfort 4.3
- Interior 4.0
- Performance 4.1
- Value 4.3
- Exterior 4.3
- Reliability 4.5
83% of drivers recommend this car
- Comfort 4.3
- Interior 4.0
- Performance 4.1
- Value 4.3
- Exterior 4.3
- Reliability 4.5
2.5X (4 styles)
Style | |||
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4dr Auto 2.5X PZEV | 4dr Man 2.5X PZEV | 4dr Man 2.5X | 4dr Auto 2.5X |
Inventory price | |||
Starting at $22,095 | Starting at $20,895 | Starting at $20,595 | Starting at $21,795 |
Combined MPG | |||
23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Engine | |||
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
2.5X Limited (2 styles)
Style | |
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4dr Auto 2.5X Limited | 4dr Auto 2.5X Limited PZEV |
Inventory price | |
Starting at $26,595 | Starting at $26,895 |
Combined MPG | |
23 | 23 |
Engine | |
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
2.5X Premium (4 styles)
Style | |||
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4dr Auto 2.5X Premium PZEV | 4dr Man 2.5X Premium PZEV | 4dr Man 2.5X Premium | 4dr Auto 2.5X Premium |
Inventory price | |||
Starting at $24,595 | Starting at $23,595 | Starting at $23,295 | Starting at $24,295 |
Combined MPG | |||
23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Engine | |||
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
2.5X Touring (2 styles)
Style | |
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4dr Auto 2.5X Touring | 4dr Auto 2.5X Touring PZEV |
Inventory price | |
Starting at $27,895 | Starting at $28,195 |
Combined MPG | |
23 | 23 |
Engine | |
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
2.5XT Premium (1 style)
Style |
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4dr Auto 2.5XT Premium |
Inventory price |
Starting at $27,095 |
Combined MPG |
21 |
Engine |
224.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
2.5XT Touring (1 style)
Style |
---|
4dr Auto 2.5XT Touring |
Inventory price |
Starting at $29,895 |
Combined MPG |
21 |
Engine |
224.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
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