# 2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i

- Price (advertised): $18,044
- Market price: $17,993
- Deal: Fair price, score 55/100, rank 9 of 15
- Condition: Used
- Mileage: 55,906 mi
- Model year: 2018
- Color: Dark Gray Metallic
- Drivetrain: AWD
- VIN: JF2SJABC8JH454049
- Photos: 30
- Dealer: Honda Superstore of Joliet, Joliet, IL
- Dealer phone: (815) 676-4658
- Market: Chicago
- Data as of: 2026-11-13

## Why it ranks where it does

- Advertised at $18,044, $51 over its market price of $17,993.
- Market price is what a 2018 Subaru Forester with 55,906 miles is advertised for around Chicago.
- 55,906 miles is below the 96,000 typical for its age.
- Ranked 9 of 15 comparable 2018 Subaru Forester in Chicago, score 55 out of 100.

Price is the dealer's advertised price, before tax, title and registration. Confirm price and availability with the dealer.

## Safety and recalls

- NHTSA overall safety rating: 5 of 5
- Frontal crash: 4 of 5
- Side crash: 5 of 5
- Rollover: 4 of 5
- Recall campaigns issued for this model year: 3
- Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year: 500
- A recall campaign covers the model year, not this one car. Check this car's VIN: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?vin=JF2SJABC8JH454049

## Specs

- Engine: Regular Gasoline H-4 2.5 L/152
- Transmission: 6-Speed CVT w/OD
- Fuel: gas
- MPG city / hwy: 26 / 32
- Interior: Gray
- Stock number: SMV1146A
- First listed: 2026-10-21

## Itemized price

- Dealer Document Fee: $412
- Sale Price: $18,044
- Price history: 2026-10-21 n/a, 2026-10-22 $18,515, 2026-11-10 $18,044

## History report

- CARFAX report for this car: https://carfinity.ai/go/ec6f2427c711/carfax

## Real alternatives nearby

- Costs less: [2022 Subaru Forester 4DR CVT](https://carfinity.ai/car/2022-subaru-forester-4dr-cvt-af8546576c5c/) at $15,998, 86,556 mi, Chevrolet of Merrillville
- Costs less: [2017 Subaru Forester Limited](https://carfinity.ai/car/2017-subaru-forester-limited-e58f9a378490/) at $15,413, 98,761 mi, INFINITI of Clarendon Hills
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- A step up: [2020 Subaru Forester Touring](https://carfinity.ai/car/2020-subaru-forester-touring-8480f7c422ae/) at $19,878, 90,062 mi, bettenhausencdjr.com
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- A step up: [2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited](https://carfinity.ai/car/2018-subaru-forester-2-5i-limited-dbd88b6da1bf/) at $19,412, 47,578 mi, Liberty Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

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