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2018 Subaru Forester Base
VIN
JF2SJAAC4JH556658
GOOD DEAL
· $5,807 below typical price
Wilmington, NC
Listed at
$9,380
typical market $15,187 · 39 comps
This 2018 Subaru Forester Base is listed at $9,380 with 144,204 miles in Wilmington, NC.
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Sold by Seasell Auto
209 Old Eastwood Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403
Hours
- Mon–Fri
- 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sat
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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2018 Subaru Forester Base
VIN JF2SJAAC4JH556658
Accidents
Reported damage & accident records
Title
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Mileage
Recorded odometer readings
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Market price range
Based on 39 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 23, 2026This vehicle · $9,380
Below market
$8,946
Typical price
$15,187
Above market
$18,518
This vehicle: $9,380 — $5,807 below the typical market price ($15,187)
Asking $9,380 · typical market price $15,187 · based on 39 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price increased $500 (+5.6%) over 3 days.
Oct 19, 2026 · $8,880
Oct 22, 2026 · $9,380
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN JF2SJAAC4JH556658, spanning 3 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seasell Auto | Wilmington, NC 28403 | $9,380 | 144,204 mi | 2026-10-22 | 1 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seasell Auto | Wilmington, NC 28403 | $8,880 | 144,204 mi | 2026-10-19 | 2 d ago |
| Crews Subaru | Charleston, SC 29406 | $16,977 | 84,066 mi | 2021-06-02 | 1917 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF2SJAAC4JH556658Trim
Base
Engine
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
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✓ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Subaru
Window sticker on file for this VIN
The original window sticker for this Forester
Factory equipment, the options actually installed and the price this car left the line with — the same document that hung on the glass in the showroom.
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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
$2,288
Fuel
$8,300
Insurance
$4,335
Maintenance & repairs
$5,500
Total, 5 years
$20,423
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 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
Check accident & title history →
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINESubaru 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
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AIR BAGSSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats.NHTSA campaign 19V701000
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TIRESSubaru 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 $501 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $16,999 |
| June 2026 | $17,182 |
| July 2026 | $16,999 |
| August 2026 | $16,931 |
| September 2026 | $16,698 |
| October 2026 | $16,498 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2018 Subaru Forester with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 24, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2018 Subaru Forester in this catalog, the 2018 Jeep Compass has the lowest median asking price ($13,298, 1,795 listings with photos) and the 2018 Toyota RAV4 the highest ($19,222, 1,764 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 24, 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
Base · United States
$9,380Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $14,675 · 212 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $12,817–$16,673
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$9,842 higher median
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$19,222Median asking price · 1,764 qualifying listings
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$7,475 higher median
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$6,618 higher median
2018 Honda HR-V
All trims
$15,998Median asking price · 426 qualifying listings
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$3,918 higher median
2018 Jeep Compass
All trims
$13,298Median asking price · 1,795 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$11,384–$15,294
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Subaru Forester Base | $14,675 | $12,817–$16,673 | 212 |
| 2018 Honda CR-V All trims | $18,880 | $16,694–$20,998 | 2,136 |
| 2018 Toyota RAV4 All trims | $19,222 | $16,900–$21,776 | 1,764 |
| 2018 Mazda CX-5 All trims | $16,855 | $14,750–$18,677 | 822 |
| 2018 Honda HR-V All trims | $15,998 | $13,850–$17,998 | 426 |
| 2018 Jeep Compass All trims | $13,298 | $11,384–$15,294 | 1,795 |
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 24, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 3 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 · 2014–2018What 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 | 1,472 | $16,000 | 100% | 96,917 mi |
| 2017 | 1,401 | $14,878 | 93% | 104,939 mi |
| 2016 | 1,106 | $12,462 | 78% | 113,378 mi |
| 2015 | 1,559 | $10,997 | 69% | 118,499 mi |
| 2014 | 1,047 | $9,780 | 61% | 124,577 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
