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2018 Subaru Forester Base P
VIN
JF2SJABC5JH431635
GOOD DEAL
· $3,005 below typical price
Farmington, MN
Listed at
$11,995
typical market $15,000 · 188 comps
This 2018 Subaru Forester Base P is listed at $11,995 with 118,862 miles in Farmington, MN.
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Sold by Dakota Motor Company
22098 Canton Court, Farmington, MN 55024
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2018 Subaru Forester Base P
VIN JF2SJABC5JH431635
Accidents
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Title
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Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 188 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 5, 2026This vehicle · $11,995
Below market
$10,550
Typical price
$15,000
Above market
$18,998
This vehicle: $11,995 — $3,005 below the typical market price ($15,000)
Asking $11,995 · typical market price $15,000 · based on 188 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Jan 1, 2026 · $11,995
Oct 3, 2026 · $11,995
Asking prices recorded across 9 listing dates for VIN JF2SJABC5JH431635, spanning 9 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Motor Company | Farmington, MN 55024 | $11,995 | 118,862 mi | 2026-07-05 | 2 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Motor Company | Farmington, MN 55024 | $11,995 | 118,858 mi | 2026-01-27 | 117 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF2SJABC5JH431635Trim
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
$2,926
Fuel
$8,300
Insurance
$5,270
Maintenance & repairs
$5,500
Total, 5 years
$21,996
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 $53 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 | $17,049 |
| August 2026 | $16,971 |
| September 2026 | $16,800 |
| October 2026 | $16,946 |
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 5, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2018 Subaru Forester in this catalog, the 2018 Jeep Compass has the lowest median asking price ($13,590, 1,771 listings with photos) and the 2018 Toyota RAV4 the highest ($19,589, 1,641 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 5, 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
$11,995Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $15,400 · 209 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $12,598–$17,695
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2018 Honda HR-V
All trims
$16,018Median asking price · 392 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$13,995–$17,998
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$1,595 higher median
2018 Jeep Compass
All trims
$13,590Median asking price · 1,771 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$11,490–$15,478
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Subaru Forester Base | $15,400 | $12,598–$17,695 | 209 |
| 2018 Honda CR-V All trims | $18,972 | $16,786–$21,235 | 2,003 |
| 2018 Toyota RAV4 All trims | $19,589 | $16,998–$21,998 | 1,641 |
| 2018 Mazda CX-5 All trims | $16,905 | $14,994–$19,029 | 743 |
| 2018 Honda HR-V All trims | $16,018 | $13,995–$17,998 | 392 |
| 2018 Jeep Compass All trims | $13,590 | $11,490–$15,478 | 1,771 |
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 5, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 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 | 1,510 | $16,628 | 100% | 96,129 mi |
| 2017 | 1,416 | $14,995 | 90% | 105,092 mi |
| 2016 | 1,155 | $12,500 | 75% | 115,213 mi |
| 2015 | 1,651 | $10,998 | 66% | 118,450 mi |
| 2014 | 1,027 | $9,899 | 60% | 124,949 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
