2016 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium
JF2SJAFC9GH568936

Average price: $ 2 130 USD View stats

2016 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium VIN JF2SJAFC9GH568936 is available at IAAI. Last known mileage — 52 940 mi. This page includes photos, sale history, market estimate and similar SUBARU FORESTER listings.

Analysis report

This 2016 Subaru Forester was a one-owner vehicle in Massachusetts with 50,986 miles and a consistent service history including nine documented maintenance events. While the vehicle shows regular upkeep at Albrecht Subaru of Wakefield, it was officially declared a total loss by an insurance company following reported collision damage to the right side in June 2026. Reviewing the full report is essential before buying, bidding on, or financing this vehicle to understand how the structural damage and total loss status impact its current value and safety.

Characteristics

Seller Reserve Price
VIN JF2SJAFC9GH568936
Auction IAAI
Mileage 52,940 mi 85,198 km
Auction Date (UTC) 07/10/2026 13:30
Engine 2.5l H-4 Dohc, Vvt, 170hp
Color Green
Body Sport Utility
Transmission Automatic
Fuel Gasoline
Key Keys Present
Cost of repair $ 0 USD
Market value $ 16 720 USD
Primary damage Right Side

Trade history

Sales history unknown

Exterior condition

1 damage · 1 zone
Damage map
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1 Right side
Primary damage: Right Side
AI Analysis
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Expert Conclusion 8/10
Repair Complexity: Medium
Risk of Hidden Damage: Low

The primary repairs involve bodywork and paint matching on both side doors. Because it is an insurance sale, there is a lower risk of 'hidden' mechanical surprises compared to independent dealer lots.

Advantages
Insuranceer seller provides a high level of transparency regarding the vehicle's history.
Relatively low mileage (52,940) for this model year.
Interior and dashboard appear clean and well-maintained from available photos.
Disadvantages
Significant cosmetic damage to both side doors will require professional dent repair or replacement of the door skins/panels.
Potential for hidden structural issues in the B-pillar area due to the depth of the impact on the rear passenger door.
Good for Parts

The vehicle presents as a solid candidate for those looking for a high-qualityer build with cosmetic issues. Since the damage is localized to the exterior panels and doesn't show immediate signs of frame twisting or airbag deployment, it represents a good investment if you have access to affordable body shop repairs.

Airbags: Not Visible Glass: Intact
Damage
Moderate Passenger Side Doors — Significant denting and scraping on both the front and rear passenger doors. The impact appears to be a side-swipe or T-bone style collision.
Moderate Rear Quarter Panel — The area behind the rear door shows deformation. Potential for internal structural bracing damage near the B and C pillars.
Minor Body Panels/Alignment — Panel gaps between doors appear relatively consistent, but a detailed inspection of the inner door frames is required to ensure no structural twisting.
Generated by Artificial Intelligence for reference
VIN Decoder JF2SJAFC9GH568936
Adaptive Cruise Control Standard
Air Bag Loc Seat Cushion 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Airbag Location Curtain 1st and 2nd Rows
Airbag Location Front 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Airbag Location Knee Driver Seat Only
Body Class Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
C I B Standard
Displacement (L) 2.5
Displacement C C 2500.0
Displacement C I 152.55936023683
Drive Type AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Engine Model Naturally Aspirated U5
Forward Collision Warning Standard
Fuel Type Gasoline
G V W R Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Lane Departure Warning Standard
Make SUBARU
Manufacturer SUBARU CORPORATION
Model Forester
Model Year 2016
Plant City OTA
Plant Company Yajima Plant
Plant Country JAPAN
Plant State GUNMA
Seat Belts All Manual
Series2 Wagon Body type
T P M S Direct
Transmission Style Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Trim Premium + MR + ES
V I N JF2SJAFC9GH568936
Vehicle Descriptor JF2SJAFC*GH
Vehicle Type MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Vehicle Valuation (USA) JF2SJAFC9GH568936
At Recycler No
Auction Announcement Within45 Days No
Colors Green
Display Name Subaru
Display Name 2.5i Premium Sport Utility 4D
Display Name 2016
Display Name Forester
Drivetrains AWD
Engines 4-Cyl, PZEV, 2.5 Liter
Flood Damage No
Frame Damage No
Government Use No
Has Accidents Yes
Insurance Owned No
Livery Use No
Miles 10
Not Actual Mileage No
Options
EyeSight, Hill Start Assist Control, Traction Control, Vehicle Dynamic Control, ABS (4-Wheel), Anti-Theft System, Keyless Entry, Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Door Locks, Adaptive Cruise Control, Power Steering, Tilt & Telescoping Wheel, AM/FM Stereo, CD/MP3 (Single Disc), SiriusXM Satellite, Bluetooth Wireless, Backup Camera, Dual Air Bags, Side Air Bags, F&R Head Curtain Air Bags, Knee Air Bags, Power Seat, Panorama Roof, Daytime Running Lights, Fog Lights, Alloy Wheels
Original Owner Yes
Police Use No
Previously Canadian No
Report Date 2026-07-03
Salvage No
Taxi Use No
Title Brand No
Transmissions Auto, CVT Lineartronic
Used As Rental No
Market Price Analysis (USA) JF2SJAFC9GH568936
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Vehicle Data JF2SJAFC9GH568936
Vehicle
Make Subaru
Model Forester
Year 2016
Country US
2.5i Premium
Name 4dr CVT 2.5i Premium PZEV
Body style Sport Utility
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive
Doors 4
MSRP $25,795
Invoice $24,282
Supply & Demand (USA) JF2SJAFC9GH568936
Vehicle
Make Subaru
Model Forester
Year 2016
Market Overview
Supply level Neutral
Demand level Neutral
Avg days to sell 30 days
DSO 35 days
Ingest date 2026-06-29
Listings (90d)
Sold 2022
Active listings 795
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