2018 Subaru Forester Base

VIN JF2SJAAC2JG512647

Market price for this build

$14,995

41 comparable listings

Off market

No longer listed since around Feb 7, 2026

Last listed by Ardmore Toyota · Ardmore, PA

Last asking price: $18,222
Odometer: 45,297 mi
On the market: 21 months

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Last listed by Ardmore Toyota

219 Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA 19003

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2018 Subaru Forester Base

VIN JF2SJAAC2JG512647

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Mileage Recorded odometer readings

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Market price range

Based on 41 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of November 1, 2026

Below market

$8,995

Typical price

$14,995

Above market

$18,372

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Price history for this VIN

Price dropped $424 (−2.3%) over 26 days.

Jan 1, 2026 · $18,646 Jan 27, 2026 · $18,222

Asking prices recorded across 6 listing dates for VIN JF2SJAAC2JG512647, spanning 26 days.

Listings

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Former listings

Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed	Seen
Ardmore Toyota	Ardmore, PA 19003	$18,222	45,297 mi	2026-01-02	267 d ago
John L. Smith, Inc.	West Chester, PA 19380	$20,995	29,476 mi	2024-05-15	899 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for JF2SJAAC2JG512647

Trim

Base

Engine

2.5L · V4

Horsepower

170

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Body

Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2018

Made by

SUBARU CORPORATION

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✓ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✓ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

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 $3,657

Fuel $8,300

Insurance $6,800

Maintenance & repairs $5,500

Total, 5 years $24,257

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 October 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 October 26, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2018 Subaru Forester over the last 6 months — the market softened $250 in that span.

Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
June 2026	$17,164
July 2026	$16,998
August 2026	$16,900
September 2026	$16,614
October 2026	$16,495
November 2026	$16,914

A little comparison goes a long way

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About this comparison ↓

As of November 1, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2018 Subaru Forester in this catalog, the 2018 Jeep Compass has the lowest median asking price ($13,224, 1,664 listings with photos) and the 2018 Toyota RAV4 the highest ($19,341, 1,754 listings).

Comparison catalog · Snapshot November 1, 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

$16,195

Comparison catalog median · 1,295 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$13,224

Median asking price · 1,664 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$11,345–$15,120

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Compare prices side by side

Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2018 Subaru Forester All trims	$16,195	$13,698–$18,689	1,295
2018 Honda CR-V All trims	$18,820	$16,650–$20,988	2,057
2018 Mazda CX-5 All trims	$16,900	$14,850–$18,865	812
2018 Toyota RAV4 All trims	$19,341	$16,795–$21,886	1,754
2018 Honda HR-V All trims	$15,995	$13,900–$17,983	414
2018 Jeep Compass All trims	$13,224	$11,345–$15,120	1,664

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: November 1, 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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