This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $16,681 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$297

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,668 down

Amount financed

$15,013

Total interest

$2,807

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for JF2SJAGC4JH559065

Trim

Premium

Engine

2.5L · V4

Horsepower

170

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Body

Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2018

Made by

SUBARU CORPORATION

Full factory specs for this build →

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

Sample Subaru window sticker, shown for illustration

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. Open the sticker — $4 3 for $9 Opens on VehiLeaks · PDF right after checkout

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 $4,069

Fuel $8,300

Insurance $7,565

Maintenance & repairs $5,500

Total, 5 years $25,434

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 August 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 →

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 August 27, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2018 Subaru Forester over the last 6 months — the market firmed $1,452 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$16,998
May 2026	$17,040
June 2026	$17,200
July 2026	$17,310
August 2026	$16,999
September 2026	$18,450

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car

Model	Median price	For sale nearby	vs this car
2018 Subaru Forester Premium (this car)	$16,681	272	—
2020 Chevrolet Equinox	$14,912	32	−$1,769
2017 Ford Explorer	$15,755	29	−$926
2018 Ford Escape	$11,996	28	−$4,685
2017 Jeep Wrangler	$20,144	26	+$3,463
2019 Jeep Cherokee	$15,995	25	−$686