2018 Subaru Forester Limited

VIN JF2SJARC1JH520494
Typical market price
$17,543
104 comparable listings

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Last listed by CarMax Brandywine - Now offering Curbside Pickup

7700 Matapeake Business Drive, Brandywine, MD 20613
Hours: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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2018 Subaru Forester Limited

VIN JF2SJARC1JH520494

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Market price range

Based on 104 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 6, 2026
Below market
$12,615
Typical price
$17,543
Above market
$21,999

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Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed Seen
CarMax Brandywine - Now offering Curbside Pickup Brandywine, MD 20613 $27,097 13,133 mi 2021-05-16 1967 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for JF2SJARC1JH520494
Trim
Limited
Engine
2.5L · V4
Horsepower
170
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2018
Made by
SUBARU CORPORATION
  • ✓ Backup camera
  • ✓ Blind-spot monitor
  • ✓ Lane departure
  • ✗ ABS
  • ✓ Electronic stability
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Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
28
MPG
City
26
MPG
Highway
32
MPG
$1,660 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 28 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2018 Subaru Forester likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Depreciation $4,279
Fuel $8,300
Insurance $6,970
Maintenance & repairs $5,500
Total, 5 years $25,049

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2018 Subaru Forester has 3 recall campaigns as of September 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 28 MPG.

Overall
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2018 Subaru Forester SUV AWD

3 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles.
    NHTSA campaign 21V587000
  • AIR BAGS
    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats.
    NHTSA campaign 19V701000
  • TIRES
    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Subaru Forester vehicles. The Certification Label may indicate the incorrect wheel size, tire size, and air pressure.
    NHTSA campaign 18V455000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2018 Subaru Forester from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 26, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2018 Subaru Forester over the last 6 months — the market softened $118 in that span.

May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
May 2026 $16,999
June 2026 $17,185
July 2026 $17,018
August 2026 $16,959
September 2026 $16,795
October 2026 $16,881
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As of October 6, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2018 Subaru Forester in this catalog, the 2018 Jeep Compass has the lowest median asking price ($13,500, 1,776 listings with photos) and the 2018 Toyota RAV4 the highest ($19,590, 1,640 listings).

Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 6, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.

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2018 Subaru Forester

All trims · United States

$16,595

Comparison catalog median · 1,288 listings with photos in the comparison sample

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Middle 50%: $13,990–$18,991

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Photo: Premium+ES · 89,590 mi · view VIN

2018 Honda CR-V several trims listed — actual listing photo
$2,374 higher median

2018 Honda CR-V

All trims

$18,969

Median asking price · 2,010 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$16,674–$21,166

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2018 Toyota RAV4 several trims listed — actual listing photo
$2,995 higher median

2018 Toyota RAV4

All trims

$19,590

Median asking price · 1,640 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$16,998–$21,996

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2018 Jeep Compass several trims listed — actual listing photo
$3,095 lower median

2018 Jeep Compass

All trims

$13,500

Median asking price · 1,776 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$11,395–$15,456

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Compare prices side by side
Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trimMedianMiddle 50%Listings
2018 Subaru Forester
All trims
$16,595$13,990–$18,9911,288
2018 Honda CR-V
All trims
$18,969$16,674–$21,1662,010
2018 Toyota RAV4
All trims
$19,590$16,998–$21,9961,640
2018 Mazda CX-5
All trims
$16,950$14,995–$19,146735
2018 Honda HR-V
All trims
$16,018$13,990–$17,998386
2018 Jeep Compass
All trims
$13,500$11,395–$15,4561,776

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: October 6, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 10 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.

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Market by model year

Gen 4 · 2014–2018

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year Units for sale Median price vs newest Avg mileage
2018 1,484 $16,578 100% 96,570 mi
2017 1,385 $14,991 90% 105,082 mi
2016 1,146 $12,495 75% 114,879 mi
2015 1,558 $10,995 66% 118,314 mi
2014 1,022 $9,897 60% 124,878 mi

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