2023 Subaru Forester Premium
JF2SKAEC4PH438030

Average price: $ 7 129 USD View stats

2023 Subaru Forester Premium VIN JF2SKAEC4PH438030 is available at IAAI. Last known mileage — 28 437 mi. This page includes photos, sale history, market estimate and similar SUBARU FORESTER listings.

Analysis report

This 2023 Subaru Forester Premium was a one-owner vehicle in Texas with 5 service records before being declared a Total Loss in July 2026. The report highlights significant structural damage and rear-end damage reported just weeks prior to the total loss declaration at approximately 28,127 miles. While it shows consistent maintenance history from Austin Subaru, the transition of title to an insurance company following the major incident is a critical factor for any buyer. Reviewing the full report is essential before buying, bidding on, or financing this vehicle to understand how these specific damage records and title changes impact its current value and safety.

Characteristics

Seller Reserve Price
VIN JF2SKAEC4PH438030
Auction IAAI
Mileage 28,437 mi 45,765 km
Auction Date (UTC) 08/04/2026 14:30
Engine 2.5l H-4 Di, Dohc, Vvt, 182hp
Color Gray
Body Sport Utility
Transmission Automatic
Fuel Gasoline
Key Keys Present
Cost of repair $ 14 636 USD
Market value $ 25 957 USD
Primary damage Rear

Trade history

Sales history unknown

Exterior condition

1 damage · 1 zone
Damage map
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1 Rear
Primary damage: Rear
AI Analysis
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Expert Conclusion 7/10
Repair Complexity: High
Risk of Hidden Damage: Moderate

The primary concern is whether the rear frame rail remains straight. While the front of the car looks pristine, any deformation in the rear structure can affect alignment or cause body panel gaps to be uneven.

Advantages
Insurance Seller: High confidence in documentation and title status.
Low Mileage: Only 28,437 miles on the odometer.
Modern Interior/Tech: Clean cabin with modern infotainment features.
Disadvantages
Significant Rear Structural Damage: The impact was severe enough to likely warp the rear frame rails or quarter panel mounting points.
Labor Intensive Repair: Replacing a full tailgate, bumper system, and potentially structural components requires extensive labor hours.
Good for Parts

The vehicle is a high-quality unit with low mileage. However, because it is an insurance sale and the damage is concentrated in the rear structure (quarter panel/frame), it may be difficult to achieve a perfect 'factory' finish on the body lines after repair. It serves as a great candidate for someone who can perform structural repairs or for use as a parts donor.

Airbags: Not Visible Glass: Intact
Damage
Severe Rear Bumper — The rear bumper cover is completely destroyed/missing. The underlying structure shows significant impact damage.
Moderate Tailgate / Liftgate — The tailgate assembly appears deformed and may have compromised hinges or latch mechanisms due to the rear impact.
Severe Rear Quarter Panel (Passenger Side) — Significant deformation of the rear quarter panel. Structural integrity of this area is compromised by the heavy impact.
Moderate Rear Hatch Interior / Trim — Internal trim and mounting brackets for the cargo area are damaged or missing.
Generated by Artificial Intelligence for reference
VIN Decoder JF2SKAEC4PH438030
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 JF2SKAEC4PH438030
Vehicle Descriptor JF2SKAEC*PH
Vehicle Type MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Vehicle Valuation (USA) JF2SKAEC4PH438030
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 No
Insurance Owned No
Livery Use No
Miles 28213
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 Yes
Police Use No
Previously Canadian No
Report Date 2026-07-28
Salvage No
Taxi Use No
Title Brand No
Transmissions Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic
Used As Rental No
Market Price Analysis (USA) JF2SKAEC4PH438030
Vehicle
Make SUBARU
Model FORESTER
Trim 4D SUV PREMIUM
Year 2023
Color Gray
Odometer 28,437 mi
Typical Listing Price
Adjusted average $27,900
Base value $26,800
Avg odometer 36,614 mi
Color adjustment $-10
Odometer adjustment $650
Weekly depreciation $-4
Private seller price $25,750
Fair Purchase Price
Adjusted average $27,400
Base value $26,200
Avg odometer 36,614 mi
Color adjustment $-10
Odometer adjustment $660
Weekly depreciation $-4
90 Days Sold
Price low $23,599
Price high $29,267
Mileage low 13,868 mi
Mileage high 68,555 mi
Active Listings
Price low $22,315
Price high $29,390
Mileage low 15,668 mi
Mileage high 83,473 mi
Days to sell 0 days
Fair market purchase price — $27,400. Mileage is below the market average (36,614 mi) — an advantage.
Vehicle Data JF2SKAEC4PH438030
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) JF2SKAEC4PH438030
Vehicle
Make Subaru
Model Forester
Year 2023
Market Overview
Supply level Neutral
Demand level Neutral
Avg days to sell 41 days
DSO 51 days
Ingest date 2026-07-27
Listings (90d)
Sold 4989
Active listings 2828
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