$2,267 higher median
2018 Honda CR-V
$19,040Median asking price · 1,562 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$16,995–$21,489
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2018 Subaru Forester prices in the U.S.
$16,655
Median pre-owned asking price
1,421 pre-owned listings · Updated September 23, 2026
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National price overview
Typical asking price range
$13,998 – $18,995 All 1,443 listings · Middle 50% of asking pricesMedian asking price
$16,645Trim, mileage and condition change what a comparable vehicle costs.
As of September 23, 2026, the median asking price for a used 2018 Subaru Forester in the U.S. is $16,655, based on 1,421 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
Behind the price
Price range & market sample
The median pre-owned asking price for a 2018 Subaru Forester in the U.S. is $16,655 based on 1,421 pre-owned listings (of 1,443 total).
1,443 active dealer listings
Snapshot September 23, 2026 · refreshed daily
30-day asking price change: −$222.
Typical: $13,998–$18,995 — the middle half of 1,443 asking prices
Median $16,645
$9,490 low
$24K high
Why the wide range? Price depends mostly on configuration and mileage — see below. This spread covers the middle 96% of asking prices: we exclude the cheapest and priciest 2% to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded.
$16,655
Pre-owned median (1,421)
95,717
Average mileage
What moves the price
Mileage
Asking prices run about $25,490 under 15K miles and fall to $13,720 over 105K miles — roughly $1,100 for every 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles; trim, condition and equipment also vary.
Observed spread: up to $11,770Location
Active-listing medians are $13,998 in New Jersey (45 active listings) and $18,550 in Washington (36 active listings). Mileage, trim and condition differ; this is not an estimate of savings from buying in another state.
Observed spread: up to $4,552Trim
The Base typically asks $14,849, while the Limited asks $17,401 — same year, same market.
Observed spread: up to $2,552About these price differences
The $13,998–$18,995 typical range isn't randomness — three factors explain most of it:
Biggest factor in these observed spreads: Mileage. These groups contain different vehicles.
Find your mileage and trim in the configurator below.
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Choose a state and trim once to update the connected price tables and charts for a 2018 Subaru Forester. Mileage adjusts the estimate only.
Trim
Total miles the car has already driven, as shown on its odometer.
mi
Estimated asking price · All trims
$16,645
$13,998
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$18,995
1,443 listings · Nationwide
ⓘ This is a modelled estimate based on current listings and market data. Actual prices may vary.
Estimate assumptions
at typical mileage, nationwide
Modelled from 1,443 real asking prices, adjusted for mileage and location. An illustrative estimate from mixed listing groups, not matched vehicles. Not a formal appraisal.
Live 2018 Subaru Forester listings, priced by VIN
Compared with all listings
All-listings median $16,645
2018 Subaru Forester
Trim not specified
$7,999
VIN JF2SJAEC2JH410432
−$8,646 · vs all-listings median
2018 Subaru Forester
Base
$9,457
VIN JF2SJAAC3JG606858
−$7,188 · vs all-listings median
2018 Subaru Forester
Premium ES
$9,960
VIN JF2SJAGC3JH408122
−$6,685 · vs all-listings median
View 9 more priced VINs
- Trim not specified VIN JF2SJGEC7JH430159 $10,399 −$6,246 vs median
- Premium ES VIN JF2SJAGC2JH510074 $11,189 −$5,456 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN JF2SJAEC1JH521120 $10,995 −$5,650 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN JF2SJAECXJH440438 $12,495 −$4,150 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN JF2SJAEC7JH605426 $12,995 −$3,650 vs median
- Premium ES VIN JF2SJAGC4JH555517 $14,399 −$2,246 vs median
- Premium ES VIN JF2SJAGC7JH614043 $15,200 −$1,445 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN JF2SJAECXJH515493 $15,750 −$895 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN JF2SJARC1JH540647 $16,613 at typical vs median
Price differences are not deal ratings. Compare equipment, mileage and vehicle history before judging a price.
Every VIN links to a full market report: decode, active listings and the local price band.
A little comparison goes a long way
About this comparison ↓What else could you drive?
Compare 2018 Subaru Forester with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of September 23, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2018 Subaru Forester in this catalog, the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox has the lowest median asking price ($12,875, 1,656 listings with photos) and the 2018 Toyota RAV4 the highest ($19,593, 1,316 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 23, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
Your comparison starting point
2018 Subaru Forester
All trims · United States
The price overview above is this page’s reference figure. The comparison below uses its own catalog sample: 1,020 listings with photos, catalog median $16,773 (the baseline for the “lower/higher” badges).
Middle 50%: $14,002–$19,162
Photo: Base · 80,723 mi · view VIN
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$227 higher median
2018 Mazda CX-5
$17,000Median asking price · 574 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$14,995–$19,448
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$2,820 higher median
2018 Toyota RAV4
$19,593Median asking price · 1,316 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$17,295–$22,197
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual LE listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
$379 lower median
2018 Honda HR-V
$16,394Median asking price · 329 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$13,990–$18,876
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual LX listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
$3,898 lower median
2018 Chevrolet Equinox
$12,875Median asking price · 1,656 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$10,799–$14,995
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual LT (1LT) listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
No alternatives have a lower median in this selection. Broaden your filters or turn off “Lower median price only”.
Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Subaru Forester All trims | see price overview above | $14,002–$19,162 | 1,020 |
| 2018 Honda CR-V All trims | $19,040 | $16,995–$21,489 | 1,562 |
| 2018 Mazda CX-5 All trims | $17,000 | $14,995–$19,448 | 574 |
| 2018 Toyota RAV4 All trims | $19,593 | $17,295–$22,197 | 1,316 |
| 2018 Honda HR-V All trims | $16,394 | $13,990–$18,876 | 329 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Equinox All trims | $12,875 | $10,799–$14,995 | 1,656 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: September 23, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 7 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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2018 Subaru Forester: a fair price for your mileage
Mileage means the miles recorded on the odometer. Compare asking prices in your mileage band, then select a trim — the equipment version — to narrow the comparison where data is available.
Across the national mileage bands, the overall difference is roughly $1,100 per 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles, not depreciation of the same car.
Region · trim United States · All trims
Active listings 1,443
Median asking price $16,645
Mileage means the total miles on the odometer. Each point shows the median asking price for a mileage band; shaded areas show the middle 50% of prices.
Swipe the chart horizontally to see every mileage band.
Compare all trims at the same mileage
Compare like-for-like mileage
United States · all states · September 23, 2026
Read across a row to compare trims at a similar odometer reading. Each price is the median asking price for that group, not a valuation of your exact car.
Scroll sideways to compare all trims. Mileage stays visible on the left.
| Mileage (odometer) | All listings | Premium+cwp | Premium ES | Base | Limited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 15K miles | $25,490 | — | — | — | — |
| 15K–30K miles | $23,250 | $23,998 | $21,494 | — | — |
| 30K–45K miles | $21,436 | $21,031 | $22,045 | $19,381 | $22,080 |
| 45K–60K miles | $19,998 | $19,990 | $20,006 | $19,008 | $21,643 |
| 60K–75K miles | $19,170 | $18,843 | $18,617 | $17,694 | $19,867 |
| 75K–90K miles | $17,758 | $17,220 | $17,820 | $16,862 | $18,755 |
| 90K–105K miles | $16,650 | $16,422 | $16,484 | $15,139 | $17,053 |
| Over 105K miles | $13,720 | $13,495 | $13,265 | $12,594 | $13,983 |
“—” means insufficient data: at least 3 listings per trim and mileage band, or 5 for all trims combined. Equipment, condition and location can still differ within a row.
Counts cover the selected region and trim, including listings without usable mileage. Thin mileage bands and rare or unknown trims may be omitted from the chart.
View the full national mileage price table
Fair price by mileage — all versions combined
| Mileage ⓘ | Based on ⓘ | Fair price ⓘ | Typical range ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 15K miles | 6 listings | $25,490 | $25K–$26K |
| 15K–30K miles | 23 listings | $23,250 | $21K–$25K |
| 30K–45K miles | 73 listings | $21,436 | $20K–$23K |
| 45K–60K miles | 110 listings | $19,998 | $19K–$22K |
| 60K–75K miles | 165 listings | $19,170 | $18K–$21K |
| 75K–90K miles | 250 listings | $17,758 | $17K–$19K |
| 90K–105K miles | 260 listings | $16,650 | $15K–$18K |
| Over 105K miles | 554 listings | $13,720 | $12K–$15K |
United States — all states. These bands combine different trims, conditions and listing histories. They do not hold trim or condition constant.
2018 Subaru Forester: price by trim
United States · all states · September 23, 2026. Counts and prices below are national totals for each trim. The shared market filters update this table for your selected state and highlight your trim.
| Trim | Based on ⓘ | Median price ⓘ | Typical range ⓘ | Where it sits ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium+cwp | 370 listings | $15,996 | $14K–$18K | |
| Premium ES | 319 listings | $16,655 | $14K–$19K | |
| Base | 220 listings | $14,849 | $13K–$17K | |
| Limited | 106 listings | $17,401 | $15K–$20K | |
| Other trims | 23 listings | $19,176 | — |
Understand the differences
2018 Subaru Forester: VIN configurations and specifications
Multiple VIN patterns can share the same trim. Compare their recorded equipment, then open a specification page for the full details.
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Premium+CWP 2.5L 4-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: JF2SJAEC · year code J$16,495 Median asking price · U.S. 339 priced listings · September 20, 2026
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Touring+ES+Navi(H/K)+AP 2.5L 4-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: JF2SJAWC · year code J$17,513 Median asking price · U.S. 158 priced listings · September 20, 2026
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Premium 2.5L 4-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: JF2SJADC · year code J$16,992 Median asking price · U.S. 12 priced listings · September 20, 2026
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Limited+Navi(HK) 2.5L 4-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: JF2SJALC · year code J$17,500 Median asking price · U.S. 27 priced listings · September 20, 2026
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Limited 2.5L 4-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: JF2SJAJC · year code J$16,995 Median asking price · U.S. 89 priced listings · September 20, 2026
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Base 2.5L 4-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: JF2SJAAC · year code J$13,980 Median asking price · U.S. 36 priced listings · September 20, 2026
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Premium+CWP 2L 4-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: JF2SJGEC · year code J$16,495 Median asking price · U.S. 43 priced listings · September 20, 2026
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Base P 2.5L 4-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: JF2SJABC · year code J$15,250 Median asking price · U.S. 191 priced listings · September 20, 2026
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Touring+ES+Navi(H/K)+AP 2L 4-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: JF2SJGWC · year code J$18,439 Median asking price · U.S. 75 priced listings · September 20, 2026
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Premium+ES 2.5L 4-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: JF2SJAGC · year code J$16,863 Median asking price · U.S. 307 priced listings · September 20, 2026
Where these specifications come from
Specifications combine decoded VIN data, including NHTSA vPIC , with inventory records. If decoding does not identify a trim, a recorded inventory trim may be shown. VIN patterns do not confirm every installed option.
Counts describe observed VINs in our database, not factory production totals. Prices are median asking prices from qualifying U.S. listings, not original MSRP. Check the vehicle’s build sheet for exact equipment.
FACTORY REFERENCE
2018 Subaru Forester factory brochure
Model-year reference for features and equipment. Actual VIN equipment may differ.
No verified factory brochure is currently listed for this exact model year.
Need equipment for a specific vehicle? Look up its factory window sticker →
Price history
Change state or trim for this report →
View national price history · all trims
Median asking price by month — U.S., all trims · shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile)
The median listing price for a 2018 Subaru Forester is $16,995 (September 2026), unchanged from October 2025.
Monthly price table
| Month | Median price | Typical range | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $16,995 | $15K–$19K | 1,337 |
| August 2026 | $16,995 | $15K–$19K | 1,711 |
| July 2026 | $17,100 | $15K–$20K | 1,601 |
| June 2026 | $17,198 | $15K–$20K | 1,388 |
| May 2026 | $17,000 | $15K–$20K | 1,323 |
| April 2026 | $16,995 | $15K–$19K | 1,230 |
| March 2026 | $16,880 | $15K–$19K | 1,261 |
| February 2026 | $16,463 | $14K–$19K | 1,134 |
| January 2026 | $16,123 | $14K–$19K | 1,073 |
| December 2025 | $16,488 | $14K–$19K | 871 |
| November 2025 | $16,800 | $14K–$19K | 692 |
| October 2025 | $16,998 | $15K–$19K | 721 |
2018 Subaru Forester prices by state
See how asking prices vary across states. Looking for a 2018 Subaru Forester for sale near you? Open your state's price guide to compare its market, then follow the local listings link to browse available vehicles.
United States · all trims · snapshot September 23, 2026. Explore state markets below. Prices and counts cover all trims in each state; the full comparison table remains available below the map.
Explore 44 more state markets
New Mexico
Typical asking price
$17,992
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 63
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
North Dakota
Typical asking price
$17,866
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 12
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
South Dakota
Typical asking price
$16,675
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 27
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Wyoming
Typical asking price
$19,094
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 17
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Delaware
Typical asking price
$16,999
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 14
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Hawaii
Typical asking price
$18,987
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 10
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Mississippi
Typical asking price
$16,060
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 10
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
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What does this map show?
The numbers are active listings, not prices. Badges mark the 8 busiest mapped states to keep the map readable; other states can also have listings.
Hover over a state or focus it with your keyboard for details. Click a linked state or its number to open that state's price page.
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Most active listings
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Alaska and Hawaii are not drawn on this map. Where qualifying data is available, they appear in the full state table. Grey does not necessarily mean no cars are for sale.
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Listed this year counts every 2018 Subaru Forester first listed in 2026 (sold and active), with currently active cars as a floor. Typical price is the median of each car's latest asking price — or the average of active listings where this-year data is thin.
EXPLORE THE YEARS
Other Subaru Forester years
Same model, a different chapter. Start with a nearby year, or open the complete timeline.
An earlier model year
2017
Subaru Forester
Typical asking price
$15,174
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2018
Subaru Forester
Typical asking price
$16,645
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A newer model year
2019
Subaru Forester
Typical asking price
$19,280
Explore this year →
See how model-year prices compare
U.S. market · All trimsDifferent model years, shown on the same dollar scale. Median asking price where available; otherwise average. These are different vehicles, not a forecast of your car’s value.
- 2026 $37,790 Median
- 2025 $32,488 Median
- 2024 $29,489 Median
- 2023 $27,834 Median
- 2022 $24,955 Median
- 2021 $22,798 Median
- 2020 $21,488 Median
- 2019 $19,280 Median
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You are here 2018 $16,645 Median
- 2017 $15,174 Median
- 2016 $12,975 Median
- 2015 $11,189 Median
- 2014 $9,995 Median
- 2013 $8,997 Median
- 2012 $7,995 Median
- 2011 $7,795 Median
Showing the newest 16 priced model years plus your current year when older. Open the complete timeline below for older years.
Explore all 25 other model years
Pick a year to open its price report. Prices compare different vehicles and equipment, not the changing value of one car.
Nearby model years
2014
$9,995
2015
$11,189
2016
$12,975
2017
$15,174
2019
$19,280
2020
$21,488
2021
$22,798
2022
$24,955
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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$285
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,600 down
Amount financed
$14,396
Total interest
$2,704
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Frequently asked questions
Why do 2018 Subaru Forester prices range from $9,490 to $24,011?
The spread comes down to configuration and mileage: higher-mileage, base-configuration examples sit near the low end, while low-mileage and premium configurations reach the top. Half of all listings fall between $13,998 and $18,995 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.
How much should mileage change the price of a 2018 Subaru Forester?
Across the lowest- and highest-mileage groups, asking prices differ by roughly $1,100 per 10,000 miles. These groups contain different vehicles: this is not a same-trim adjustment or a forecast for one car. Compare the mileage and trim tables, then check condition, equipment and vehicle history.
How many 2018 Subaru Forester are for sale right now?
1,443 in total, nearly all pre-owned. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.
Is this the trade-in value or private-party value of my 2018 Subaru Forester?
These figures describe dealer asking prices, not trade-in offers, private-party sale values or completed sale prices. Use them to compare advertised vehicles. To find out what a buyer or dealer would pay for your car, request an offer that takes its mileage, condition, equipment and history into account.
How we calculate these prices
We track 1,443 active listings for this vehicle across dealer sites nationwide, updated every day. Average and median are computed from real asking prices on live listings. We exclude the top and bottom 2% of prices to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded. Prices reflect dealer asking prices — not final sale prices — and exclude taxes, fees, and incentives. Trim and mileage move the price more than any other factor; see the breakdowns above.
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