2023 Subaru Forester Premium
JF2SKAEC1PH458123

Sales records: 1 Average price: $ 7 129 USD View stats

2023 Subaru Forester Premium VIN JF2SKAEC1PH458123 is available at IAAI. Last known mileage — 20 252 mi. This page includes photos, sale history, market estimate and similar SUBARU FORESTER listings.

Analysis report

This 2023 Subaru Forester Premium carries a branded salvage title following a reported total loss in Pennsylvania involving moderate damage and airbag deployment. While the vehicle has been maintained with five service records, including recent oil changes and inspections at CarShop locations, its history includes structural damage and significant insurance involvement after moving from New York to Pennsylvania. Reviewing the full report is essential before buying, bidding on, or financing this vehicle to understand how the specific extent of the collision damage and title status impact its current value and safety.

Characteristics

Seller Reserve Price
VIN JF2SKAEC1PH458123
Auction IAAI
Mileage 20,252 mi 32,592 km
Auction Date (UTC) 07/21/2026 13:30
Engine 2.5l H-4 Di, Dohc, Vvt, 182hp
Color Blue
Body Sport Utility
Transmission Automatic
Fuel Gasoline
Key Keys Present
Cost of repair $ 28 669 USD
Market value $ 28 669 USD
Primary damage Right Side

Trade history

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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 6/10
Repair Complexity: High
Risk of Hidden Damage: Moderate

The primary repair focus will be replacing both passenger doors, repairing or replacing the B-pillar structure, and a full SRS system reset/replacement. The fact that it is an insurance sale suggests documentation of these specific issues is likely available.

Advantages
Insuranceer seller (high transparency)
Low mileage (20,252 mi)
Modern vehicle with high safety features
Clean interior condition despite side impact
Disadvantages
Significant structural integrity concerns at the B-pillar due to door intrusion
Airbag deployment requires extensive interior teardown and replacement of modules/sensors
Potential for hidden frame rail deformation on the passenger side_
Good for Parts

While the vehicle has low mileage and comes from a reputable source (Insurance), the structural damage to the B-pillar area combined with airbag deployment makes this a high-complexity repair. The cost of parts and labor for SRS system restoration often exceeds the remaining value of vehicles with significant side-impact deformation.

Airbags: Deployed Glass: Intact
Damage
Moderate Passenger Side Doors — Significant impact on both front and rear passenger doors. The B-pillar area shows signs of deformation, and the metal is heavily buckled.
Moderate Side Skirt/Rocker Panel — The lower rocker panel on the passenger side is crushed due to the impact force of the collision.
Severe Interior / Safety Systems — Side curtain airbags have deployed. The dashboard/instrument cluster shows an active 'SRS Airbag System' warning, indicating a deployment event.
Generated by Artificial Intelligence for reference
VIN Decoder JF2SKAEC1PH458123
A B S Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Standard
Airbag Location Curtain 1st and 2nd Rows
Airbag Location Front 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Airbag Location Knee Driver Seat Only
Airbag Location Side 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Auto High Beam Standard
Auto Reverse System Standard
Blind Spot Monitor Standard
Body Class Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
C A N_ A A C N Standard
Daytime Running Light Standard
Displacement (L) 2.5
Displacement C C 2500.0
Displacement C I 152.55936023683
Drive Type AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Dynamic Brake Support Standard
E D R Standard
E S C Standard
Engine Cylinders 4
Engine H P 182
Engine Model NA 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 Centering Assistance Standard
Lane Departure Warning Standard
Lane Keep System Standard
Lower Beam Headlamp Light Source LED
Make SUBARU
Manufacturer SUBARU CORPORATION
Model Forester
Model Year 2023
Note ES: EyeSight / BSD: Blind Spot Detection, Full-time AWD, ES : EyeSight / HK : Harman Kardon / SMART : SMART ENTRY&PUSHSTART / NAVI: Navigation
Other Restraint System Info Front seat-mounted side air bag on seat backs / 1st and 2nd row roof-mounted side curtain air bags
Plant City YAJIMA PLANT
Plant Company Yajima Plant
Plant Country JAPAN
Rear Visibility System Standard
Seat Belts All Manual
Series2 Wagon Body style
T P M S Direct
Traction Control Standard
Transmission Style Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Trim Premium ES, SMART
Trim2 ES, BSD
V I N JF2SKAEC1PH458123
Vehicle Descriptor JF2SKAEC*PH
Vehicle Type MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Vehicle Valuation (USA) JF2SKAEC1PH458123
At Recycler No
Auction Announcement Within45 Days No
Colors
Beige, Black, Blue, Brown, Burgundy, Gold, Gray, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Silver, White, Yellow
Display Name Subaru
Display Name Premium Sport Utility 4D
Display Name 2023
Display Name Forester
Drivetrains AWD
Engines 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter
Flood Damage No
Frame Damage No
Government Use No
Has Accidents Yes
Insurance Owned No
Livery Use No
Miles 16942
Not Actual Mileage No
Options
EyeSight, All Weather Pkg, Hill Descent Control, Incline Start Assist, Electronic Traction Control, Trailer Stability Assist, Vehicle Dynamic Control, ABS (4-Wheel), Alarm System, Keyless Entry, Push Button Start, Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Door Locks, Adaptive Cruise Control, Power Liftgate Release, Power Steering, Tilt & Telescoping Wheel, AM/FM/HD Radio, CD/MP3 (Single Disc), SiriusXM Satellite, Bluetooth Wireless, SUBARU STARLINK, Backup Camera, Dual Air Bags, Side Air Bags, F&R Head Curtain Air Bags, Knee Air Bags, Lane Departure Prevention System, Heated Seats, Power Seat, Panorama Roof, Daytime Running Lights, LED Headlamps, Fog Lights, Alloy Wheels
Original Owner No
Police Use No
Previously Canadian No
Report Date 2026-07-17
Salvage No
Taxi Use No
Title Brand No
Transmissions Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic
Used As Rental No
Market Price Analysis (USA) JF2SKAEC1PH458123
Vehicle
Make SUBARU
Model FORESTER
Trim 4D SUV PREMIUM
Year 2023
Color Blue
Odometer 20,252 mi
Typical Listing Price
Adjusted average $28,800
Base value $27,000
Avg odometer 36,277 mi
Color adjustment $50
Odometer adjustment $1,280
Weekly depreciation $1
Private seller price $26,650
Fair Purchase Price
Adjusted average $28,000
Base value $26,200
Avg odometer 36,277 mi
Color adjustment $50
Odometer adjustment $1,320
Weekly depreciation $0
90 Days Sold
Price low $23,693
Price high $29,170
Mileage low 13,761 mi
Mileage high 67,996 mi
Active Listings
Price low $22,694
Price high $29,423
Mileage low 15,395 mi
Mileage high 84,725 mi
Days to sell 0 days
Fair market purchase price — $28,000. Mileage is below the market average (36,277 mi) — an advantage.
Vehicle Data JF2SKAEC1PH458123
Vehicle
Make Subaru
Model Forester
Year 2023
Country US
Premium
Name Premium CVT
Body style Sport Utility
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive
Doors 4
MSRP $29,695
Invoice $27,867
Supply & Demand (USA) JF2SKAEC1PH458123
Vehicle
Make Subaru
Model Forester
Year 2023
Market Overview
Supply level Neutral
Demand level Neutral
Avg days to sell 40 days
DSO 50 days
Ingest date 2026-07-13
Listings (90d)
Sold 4948
Active listings 2729
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