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2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i

VIN JF2SJABC8JH454049 · Stock #SMV1146A

$18,044
$257/moFinance with $3,610 down, 72 months, 5.9% example APR, tax inPrice details

Est. out the door $19,172

Price includes the dealer's fees. With 6.25% IL sales tax (est.). Title and registration extra.

#9 of 15 comparable cars around Chicago. How it compares

Listed for saleFair pricePrice drop $471Listed 23 days ago

Dark Gray MetallicGray interior

EPA est. 26 city / 32 hwy

Regular Gasoline H-4 2.5 L/152

6-Speed CVT w/OD

AWD

SUV

55,906 miles

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How it compares

Against the 15 comparable 2018 Subaru Forester for sale around Chicago.

$51 over marketMarket price $17,993
Fair price: #9 of 15Score 55/100
55,906 milesBelow the 96,000 typical for its age
Price down $471It was $18,515 on Oct 22
Ranking: 2018 Subaru Forester, used

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Year20185 others
Trim2.5i5 others
ColorDark Gray Metallic5 others
DrivetrainAWD1 other

Specs

Transmission
6-Speed CVT w/OD
Engine
Regular Gasoline H-4 2.5 L/152
Drivetrain
AWD
Fuel
Gas
City / hwy
26 / 32 MPG
Body
SUV
Exterior
Dark Gray Metallic
Interior
Gray

Safety and recalls

2018 Subaru Forester, from the US safety agency NHTSA.

Overall
★★★★★
Frontal crash
★★★★☆
Side crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★☆
3 recall campaigns issued for this model year
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP 2021-07-29

    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. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru

  • AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION 2019-10-03

    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may loosen.

    Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the ODS sensor mat harness, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer servic

  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; TIRES 2018-07-10

    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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehic

    Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2018. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for

A campaign covers the model year, not every car.

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500 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Visibility/Wiper
135
Air Bags
99
Unknown Or Other
85
Electrical System
70
Involving a crash
26
Involving a fire
1

Counts cover every 2018 Forester on the road, so popular models have more.

Price details

Dealer Document Fee$412
Sale Price$18,044
Est. out the door, with 6.25% IL sales tax$19,172

Dropped $471; last change November 10, 2026. Listed 23 days ago. Title and registration are extra. Tax is an estimate and varies by county.

Price history Down $471 since Oct 22

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VIN JF2SJABC8JH454049 · Stock SMV1146A. Price is the dealer's advertised price, including the fees shown, and excludes tax, title and registration. Payment estimates are on approved credit. Confirm price and availability with the dealer.

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$257/mo72 months, 5.9% example APR, $3,610 down
Price with 6.25% IL sales tax
$19,172
Amount financed
$15,562

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Price details

Dealer Document Fee$412
Sale Price$18,044
Est. out the door, with 6.25% IL sales tax$19,172

Dropped $471; last change November 10, 2026. Listed 23 days ago. Title and registration are extra. Tax is an estimate and varies by county.

Price history

Down $471 since Oct 22

Advertised at $18,044 today. Listed 23 days ago.

Oct 22$18,515Now$18,044Oct 22Nov 2Nov 13
November 10, 2026
-$471 $18,044
October 22, 2026
$18,515

The dealer's advertised price, each time it changed.