# 2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium

- Price (advertised): $18,336
- Market price: $18,833
- Deal: Fair price, score 63/100, rank 6 of 15
- Condition: Used
- Mileage: 60,344 mi
- Model year: 2018
- Color: Venetian Red Pearl
- Drivetrain: AWD
- VIN: JF2SJAGC2JH555693
- Photos: 28
- Dealer: Grand Subaru, Bensenville, IL
- Dealer phone: (888) 840-3934
- Market: Chicago
- Data as of: 2026-11-12

## Why it ranks where it does

- Advertised at $18,336, $497 (2.6%) under its market price of $18,833.
- Market price is what a 2018 Subaru Forester with 60,344 miles is advertised for around Chicago.
- 60,344 miles is below the 96,000 typical for its age.
- Ranked 6 of 15 comparable 2018 Subaru Forester in Chicago, score 63 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=JF2SJAGC2JH555693

## Specs

- Engine: H-4 cyl
- Transmission: continuously variable automatic
- Fuel: gas
- MPG city / hwy: 26 / 32
- Interior: Gray
- Stock number: 260282XB
- First listed: 2026-09-06

## Itemized price

- Retail Value: $17,923
- Doc Fee: $378
- ERT Fee: $35
- Price: $18,336
- Price history: 2026-09-06 $19,368, 2026-10-14 $19,151, 2026-10-27 $18,935, 2026-11-05 $18,336

## History report

- CARFAX report: available on the dealer's site, https://carfinity.ai/go/a4c82f9ba8d0

## Equipment

Automatic temperature control, Emergency communication system, Power moonroof, Wireless phone connectivity, Exterior parking camera rear, Split folding rear seat, Remote keyless entry, Steering wheel mounted audio controls, Rear window wiper, Security system, Power driver seat, Alloy wheels, Heated Exterior Mirrors, Heated Front Seats, Windshield Wiper De-Icer, EyeSight System, High Grade Instrument Cluster w/Color LCD Display, Blind Spot Detection w/Rear Cross Traffic Alert.

## 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
- Costs less: [2018 Subaru FORESTER 2.5i](https://carfinity.ai/car/2018-subaru-forester-2-5i-3a21765bb625/) at $17,793, 47,149 mi, gregoryhyundai.com
- A step up: [2020 Subaru Forester Touring](https://carfinity.ai/car/2020-subaru-forester-touring-8480f7c422ae/) at $19,878, 90,062 mi, bettenhausencdjr.com
- A step up: [2020 Subaru Forester Limited](https://carfinity.ai/car/2020-subaru-forester-limited-0ad89bd9b748/) at $19,900, 74,420 mi, Schaumburg Honda Automobiles
- 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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