2018 Subaru Forester Base P

VIN JF2SJABC7JH494218 ABOVE TYPICAL · $1,725 above typical price Jacksonville, FL
Listed at
$16,000
typical market $14,275 · 165 comps

This 2018 Subaru Forester Base P is listed at $16,000 with 39,580 miles in Jacksonville, FL.

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Sold by Mazda at the Avenues

10681 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32256
Hours: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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2018 Subaru Forester Base P

VIN JF2SJABC7JH494218

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Market price range

Based on 165 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of November 6, 2026
This vehicle · $16,000
Below market
$11,497
Typical price
$14,275
Above market
$18,655

This vehicle: $16,000 — $1,725 above the typical market price ($14,275)

Asking $16,000 · typical market price $14,275 · based on 165 comparable same-build listings.

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Price history for this VIN

Nov 3, 2026 · $16,000 Nov 5, 2026 · $16,000

Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN JF2SJABC7JH494218, spanning 2 days.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed Seen
Mazda at the Avenues Jacksonville, FL 32256 $16,000 39,580 mi 2026-11-03 5 h ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for JF2SJABC7JH494218
Trim
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

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  • ✓ 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 $3,902
Fuel $8,300
Insurance $8,925
Maintenance & repairs $5,500
Total, 5 years $26,627

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 $637 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 $16,897
September 2026 $16,591
October 2026 $16,485
November 2026 $16,545
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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 ($13,349, 1,470 listings with photos) and the 2018 Toyota RAV4 the highest ($19,398, 1,478 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.

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2018 Subaru Forester

Base · United States

$16,000

Catalog asking price for this VIN

Trim median $14,579 · 183 listings with photos

Middle 50%: $12,793–$16,500

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Photo: Base P · 39,580 mi · view VIN

2018 Honda CR-V several trims listed — actual listing photo
$2,990 higher median

2018 Honda CR-V

All trims

$18,990

Median asking price · 1,808 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$16,800–$20,924

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2018 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring — actual listing photo
$995 higher median

2018 Mazda CX-5

All trims

$16,995

Median asking price · 699 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$14,900–$18,890

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Actual Grand Touring listing photo; individual equipment may differ.

2018 Toyota RAV4 several trims listed — actual listing photo
$3,398 higher median

2018 Toyota RAV4

All trims

$19,398

Median asking price · 1,478 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$16,987–$21,963

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Actual several trims listed listing photo; individual equipment may differ.

2018 Jeep Compass several trims listed — actual listing photo
$2,651 lower median

2018 Jeep Compass

All trims

$13,349

Median asking price · 1,470 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$11,554–$15,088

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Actual several trims listed listing photo; individual equipment may differ.

Compare prices side by side
Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trimMedianMiddle 50%Listings
2018 Subaru Forester
Base
$14,579$12,793–$16,500183
2018 Honda CR-V
All trims
$18,990$16,800–$20,9241,808
2018 Mazda CX-5
All trims
$16,995$14,900–$18,890699
2018 Toyota RAV4
All trims
$19,398$16,987–$21,9631,478
2018 Honda HR-V
All trims
$15,992$13,977–$17,891336
2018 Jeep Compass
All trims
$13,349$11,554–$15,0881,470

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 · 2014–2018

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 1,388 $16,298 100% 96,137 mi
2017 1,301 $14,990 92% 103,598 mi
2016 1,043 $12,500 77% 112,313 mi
2015 1,355 $11,200 69% 117,957 mi
2014 814 $9,900 61% 124,665 mi

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