Trim Report

Subaru Forester S2018

Includes:FOREST|S
$3,995
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Min $3,995
Max $11,498
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S Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$3,600
$4K–$28K
738 listings92,683 avg miles
2.0XT Premium
From$2,900
85 listings|$3K–$23K
2.0XT Touring
From$6,995
182 listings|$7K–$26K
2.5X
From$725
272 listings|$725–$15K
2.5X L.L. Bean
From$4,495
8 listings|$4K–$10K
2.5X Limited
From$2,500
95 listings|$3K–$16K
2.5X Premium
From$700
205 listings|$700–$15K
2.5X Touring
From$5,489
19 listings|$5K–$13K
2.5XS
From$3,200
10 listings|$3K–$7K
2.5XT
From$1,400
10 listings|$1K–$13K
2.5XT Limited
From$3,995
17 listings|$4K–$11K
2.5XT Premium
From$6,995
7 listings|$7K–$14K
2.5XT Touring
From$6,995
8 listings|$7K–$13K
2.5i
From$1,900
454 listings|$2K–$25K
2.5i Limited
From$1,800
571 listings|$2K–$28K
2.5i Premium
From$1,675
1,130 listings|$2K–$26K
2.5i Touring
From$3,400
345 listings|$3K–$25K
L
From$1,640
17 listings|$2K–$7K
Limited
From$11,700
4,013 listings|$12K–$47K
Premium
From$9,000
9,020 listings|$9K–$368K
S
From$3,995
3 listings|$4K–$11K
Sport
From$3,995
5,881 listings|$4K–$46K
Sports 2.5X
From$4,900
8 listings|$5K–$10K
Touring
From$999
5,846 listings|$999–$49K
Wilderness
From$12,000
3,672 listings|$12K–$49K

2018 Subaru Forester S Pricing

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Where to Find Subaru Forester S

Location data for all 2018 Subaru Forester trims combined

35States

If you're near California, you're in luck: 7% of listings are there. But with 35 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Subaru Forester Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2018 Subaru Forester trims

Elevated

The 2018 Subaru Forester's elevated safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 481 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

2
Recalls
481
Complaints
26
Crashes
1
Fires
Recall Findings
19V7010002019-03-10
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

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.

If the connection loosens, the front passenger airbag may deactivate even though the seat is occupied, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger in the event of a crash.

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18V4550002018-10-07
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Installing incorrect tires or applying incorrect tire air pressure may increase the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2018 Subaru Forester has accumulated 481 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with visibility/wiper leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Visibility/wiper123
02Air Bags55
03Unknown Or Other51
04Electrical System46
05Visibility19
481 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Subaru Forester Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2018 Subaru Forester trims

24–28mpg combined
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22-26city
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27-32hwy
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$1,550-$2,300/yr

With 3 configurations tested, the 2018 Subaru Forester ranges from 24 to 28 MPG combined. That's a 4 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Forester AWD - Automatic (AV-S6)
28mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
26 city32 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average
Forester AWD - Automatic (AV-S8)
25mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
23 city27 hwy~$2,300/yr5/10 Average
Forester AWD - Manual 6-spd
24mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
22 city28 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Is the S Worth It?

Common questions about the 2018 Subaru Forester S

How does the S compare to other Subaru Forester trims?

Every Subaru Forester trim targets a different buyer. The 2018 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2018 Subaru Forester S?

Maintenance costs for the S align with the broader Subaru Forester ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2018 model year has 2 recalls on record. The most-reported issue area is visibility/wiper. Check the 2018 Subaru Forester page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Subaru Forester S?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Subaru Forester S year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Subaru Forester overview compares all years side by side.

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