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2018 Subaru Forester Base P
VIN
JF2SJABC4JH521178
GOOD DEAL
· $385 below typical price
Listed at
$13,900
typical market $14,285 · 168 comps
This 2018 Subaru Forester Base P is listed at $13,900 with 93,814 miles.
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Sold by Lowery's Auto Sales
Barre, VT
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2018 Subaru Forester Base P
VIN JF2SJABC4JH521178
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Market price range
Based on 168 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of November 6, 2026This vehicle · $13,900
Below market
$11,347
Typical price
$14,285
Above market
$18,425
This vehicle: $13,900 — $385 below the typical market price ($14,285)
Asking $13,900 · typical market price $14,285 · based on 168 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $1,000 (−6.7%) over 32 days.
Sep 28, 2026 · $14,900
Oct 30, 2026 · $13,900
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN JF2SJABC4JH521178, spanning 32 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | $13,900 | 93,814 mi | 2026-10-30 | 3 d ago | |
| Lowery's Auto Sales | 5670 | $13,900 | 93,814 mi | 2026-09-26 | 12 h ago |
| Lowery's Auto Sales | Barre, VT 5641 | $13,900 | 93,814 mi | 2026-09-25 | 18 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | $14,900 | 93,814 mi | 2026-09-28 | 28 d ago | |
| 802 Subaru | 5601 | $15,493 | 93,804 mi | 2026-08-29 | 53 d ago |
| Lowery's Auto Sales | Barre, VT 5641 | $14,900 | 93,814 mi | 2026-08-29 | 23 d ago |
| 802 Subaru | Montpelier, VT 5602 | $14,995 | 93,804 mi | 2026-08-27 | 53 d ago |
| 802 Subaru | Berlin, VT 5602 | $15,493 | 93,804 mi | 2026-08-26 | 60 d ago |
| Twin City Subaru | Berlin, VT 05602 | $23,111 | 11,222 mi | 2021-04-09 | 2007 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF2SJABC4JH521178Trim
Base P
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
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
$3,390
Fuel
$8,300
Insurance
$3,910
Maintenance & repairs
$5,500
Total, 5 years
$21,100
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 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, 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 October 26, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2018 Subaru Forester over the last 6 months — the market softened $684 in that span.
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | $17,182 |
| July 2026 | $16,998 |
| August 2026 | $16,895 |
| September 2026 | $16,593 |
| October 2026 | $16,486 |
| November 2026 | $16,498 |
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As of November 6, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2018 Subaru Forester in this catalog, the 2018 Jeep Compass has the lowest median asking price ($13,284, 1,522 listings with photos) and the 2018 Toyota RAV4 the highest ($19,428, 1,512 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot November 6, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
The car you are viewing
2018 Subaru Forester
Base · United States
$13,900Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $14,579 · 197 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $12,793–$16,200
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$2,092 higher median
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$15,992Median asking price · 354 qualifying listings
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$616 lower median
2018 Jeep Compass
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$13,284Median asking price · 1,522 qualifying listings
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Subaru Forester Base | $14,579 | $12,793–$16,200 | 197 |
| 2018 Honda CR-V All trims | $18,900 | $16,700–$20,800 | 1,842 |
| 2018 Mazda CX-5 All trims | $16,988 | $14,793–$18,789 | 695 |
| 2018 Toyota RAV4 All trims | $19,428 | $16,989–$21,962 | 1,512 |
| 2018 Honda HR-V All trims | $15,992 | $13,888–$17,891 | 354 |
| 2018 Jeep Compass All trims | $13,284 | $11,436–$15,044 | 1,522 |
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 6, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 4 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 | 1,417 | $16,167 | 100% | 96,015 mi |
| 2017 | 1,309 | $14,988 | 93% | 104,149 mi |
| 2016 | 1,050 | $12,660 | 78% | 111,951 mi |
| 2015 | 1,514 | $10,995 | 68% | 118,222 mi |
| 2014 | 1,014 | $9,835 | 61% | 124,254 mi |
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