The 2018 Subaru Forester returns mostly unchanged from last year's upgrades, and that's not a bad thing. Last year's tweaks helped the Forester remain attractive in an increasingly crowded marketplace for compact crossovers.
Chief among those tweaks is an available blind-spot monitoring system that also includes rear cross-traffic alert. The optional EyeSight safety package fortifies all that with an improved camera and adds reverse automatic braking and adaptive LED headlights (with automatic high beams). This can vary by trim level, so use Edmunds' purchasing tools to optimize the Forester for your needs.
Although this is fundamentally the same Forester that was introduced for 2014, the styling is more refined, the nose and bumpers a little sleeker and sharper, and the wheels have new designs. For 2018, there's a Black Edition package that adds blacked-out wheels, body trim and interior upholstery.
The interior itself enjoys a new level of solitude thanks to increased sound-deadening material. There's even the upscale option of Saddle Brown leather upholstery on the Touring model. Even in this most utilitarian of market segments, buyers demand the option of some indulgent luxury.
Always a solid performer supported by Subaru's reputation for long-lasting quality, the Forester can be tailored to practically any taste. As is true with most of Subaru's lineup (the BRZ sport coupe is the only exception), the Forester is available only with all-wheel drive, but there are two engine choices. The base engine is a 170-horsepower 2.5-liter with four horizontally opposed cylinders. Amazingly, Subaru still offers this engine with a six-speed manual transmission, but most Foresters will be equipped with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).
A more powerful 250-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter flat-four powers the 2.0XT model. It's fitted with a CVT that features a six-speed manual mode (via steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters) for those moments when the road is open and the driver wants to exercise the sport-tuned suspension.
Models equipped with the 2.5-liter engine and CVT are EPA-rated at 28 mpg combined (26 city/32 highway). The turbocharged 2.0XT gets 24 mpg combined (22 city/28 highway).
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Used 2018 Subaru Forester Overview
The used 2018 Subaru Forester is offered in the following submodels: SUV. Available styles include 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT), 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT), and 2.5i 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT). Pre-owned Forester models are available with a 0-liter gas engine, with output up to 0 hp, depending on engine type. The used 2018 Forester comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: continuously variable-speed automatic.
What's a good price on a used 2018 Subaru Forester ?
Save up to $300 on one of 55 used 2018 Subaru Foresters for sale at dealerships within 25 miles of Ashburn, Virginia with prices as low as $21500 as of Apr 27, 2018, based on data from 18 dealers and 108 consumer-driven dealer ratings ranging from 1 to 5 out of 5 stars.
Price comparisons for used 2018 Subaru Forester trim styles:
The used 2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium is priced around $26213 with average odometer reading of 4395 miles.
The used 2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited is priced around $28499 with average odometer reading of 4191 miles.
The used 2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i is priced around $22539 with average odometer reading of 3488 miles.
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Is the 2018 Subaru Forester a good car? Edmunds experts have compiled a robust series of ratings and reviews for the 2018 Subaru Forester and all model years in our database. Our rich content includes expert reviews and recommendations for the 2018 Forester featuring deep dives into trim levels and features, performance, mpg, safety, interior, and driving. Edmunds also offers expert ratings, road test and performance data, long-term road tests, first-drive reviews, video reviews and more.
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What do people think of the 2018 Subaru Forester? Consumer ratings and reviews are also available for the 2018 Subaru Forester and all its trim types. Overall, Edmunds users rate the 2018 Forester a 4.6 on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Edmunds consumer reviews allow users to sift through aggregated consumer reviews to understand what other drivers are saying about any vehicle in our database. Detailed rating breakdowns (including performance, comfort, value, interior, exterior design, build quality, and reliability) are available as well to provide shoppers with a comprehensive understanding of why customers like the 2018 Forester.
Vehicle 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
Review I spent the better part of a year researching SUV's as I'm also the owner of a 2004 Tacoma TRD Off-Road. Having spent 13 years in that truck, I was getting a little tired of the stiff ride and poor gas mileage, but I need something that can handle some off-road as well as poor driving conditions in the winter. I was thinking of trading my truck for either a new Tacoma or a 4Runner, but really didn't feel like I'd get anything very different, especially from an MPG standpoint. Enter the Forester. My biggest concern was the available "get up and go" since I live at about 6100 ft in Colorado and frequently drive into the mountains where 10,000+ ft is common. The XT was an obvious consideration but the MPG of the Limited 2.5i was very enticing. After test driving the 2.5i up the local pass, I decided it would suffice. I've got 2000 miles on the car and many of them are mountain driving. No power issues whatsoever! I'll admit I'm not racer, but I usually go about 5mph over the speed limit and have really had no problem with acceleration or keeping the speed up at all with the 2.5i. If I could have gotten blind spot and RCTA on the XT without going all the way to a Touring model, I'd have probably gone that route (although I much prefer regular gas to premium). Anyway, the Limited 2.5i has a very comfortable ride and I'm averaging about 28mpg in town and 35mpg on the interstate...again, at real altitude! Also, I got to keep my truck! I couldn't be happier with my decision.
Used 2018 Subaru Forester listings and inventory: Shop Edmunds' used car, SUV, and truck listings of over 6 million pre-owned vehicles to find a cheap used and certified pre-owned (CPO) 2018 Subaru Foresters for sale near Ashburn VA. There are currently 611 used and CPO 2018 Foresters listed for sale in your area, with list prices as low as 21500 and mileage as low as 0. Simply research the type of used car, SUV, or truck you're interested in and then select a vehicle from our massive database to find cheap pre-owned vehicles for sale near you. Once you have identified a used vehicle you're interested in, check the Carfax and Autocheck vehicle history reports, read dealer reviews, and find out what other owners paid for the used 2018 Subaru Forester. Then select Edmunds' special offers, perks, deals, and incentives to contact the dealer of your choice and save up to 4218 on a used or CPO 2018 Forester available from one of 2630 dealerships in your area.
How can Edmunds help? Edmunds has deep data on over 6 million new, used, and certified pre-owned vehicles, including rich, trim-level features and specs information like: MSRP, average price paid, warranty information (basic, drivetrain, and maintenance), features (upholstery, bluetooth, navigation, heated seating, cooled seating, cruise control, parking assistance, keyless ignition, satellite radio, folding rears seats ,run flat tires, wheel type, tire size, wheel tire, sunroof, etc.), vehicle specifications (engine cylinder count, drivetrain, engine power, engine torque, engine displacement, transmission), fuel economy (city, highway, combined, fuel capacity, range), vehicle dimensions (length, width, seating capacity, cargo space), car safety, true cost to own. Edmunds also provides tools to allow shopper to compare vehicles to similar models of their choosing by warranty, interior features, exterior features, specifications, fuel economy, vehicle dimensions, consumer rating, edmunds rating, and color
Is the 2018 Subaru Forester safe? The 2018 Subaru Forester earned a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA and "GOOD" ratings from the IIHS in the following caregories: Side Impact Test, Roof Strength Test, Rear Crash Protection/Head Restraint, IIHS Small Overlap Front Test Results, Moderate Overlap Front Test Results, and a JD POWER overall quality rating of 2.0 out of 5. Among Edmunds' many tools and resources for finding your perfect car are detailed safety ratings and analysis from NHTSA, IIHS, and JD Power, including overall ratings, frontal barrier crash ratings, side impact tests and crash ratings, rollover test results, roof strength tests, rear crash protection and head restraint ratings, side barrier ratings, combined side barrier and pole ratings, and more.
Exterior Colors: Satin White Pearl, Burnished Bronze Metallic, Sage Green Metallic, Obsidian Black Pearl, Sepia Bronze Metallic, Camellia Red Pearl, Ice Silver Metallic, Spark Silver Metallic, Dark Gray Metallic, Marine Blue Pearl, Crystal Gray Metallic, Quartz Blue Pearl, Steel Silver Metallic, Crystal White Pearl, Newport Blue Pearl, Champagne Gold Opal, Jasmine Green Metallic, Aspen White, Cayenne Red Pearl, Crystal Black Silica, Paprika Red Pearl, Platinum Silver Metallic, Cayenne Red Pearl/Textured Gray, Sky Blue Metallic, Urban Gray Metallic, Acadia Green, Blue Ridge Pearl, Canyon Red Pearl, Crystal Gray Metallic/Textrured Gray, Pacifica Blue Pearl, Platinum Silver Metallic/Steel Gray Metallic, Regal Blue Pearl, Sierra Gold Metallic, Venetian Red Pearl, Canyon Red Pearl/Slate, Crystal Gray Metallic/Steel Gray Metallic, Evergreen Metallic/Steel Gray Metallic, Garnet Red Pearl, Java Black Pearl, Pacifica Blue Pearl/Textured Gray, Platinum Silver Metallic/Textured Gray, Regal Blue Pearl/Steel Gray Metallic, Sierra Gold Metallic/Gray, Sierra Gold Metallic/Textured Gray, Steel Gray Metallic, Topaz Gold Metallic
Interior Colors: Gray, Platinum cloth, Gray cloth, Graphite Gray cloth, Beige, Desert Beige cloth, Grey, Gray Leather, Gray leather, Off Black cloth, Black, Black leather, Brown leather, Black cloth, Off Black
Popular Features: 2500lb Towing Capacity, AWD/4WD, Alarm, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Aux Audio Inputs, Back-up camera, Bluetooth, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Post-collision safety system, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Trip Computer, USB Inputs, Auto Climate Control, Power Driver Seat, Sunroof/Moonroof, Blind Spot Monitoring, Heated seats, Power Liftgate/Trunk, Leather Seats, Remote Start, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Pre-collision safety system, Navigation, Keyless Entry/Start, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Upgraded Headlights, Parking sensors, Towing Hitch, Upgraded Stereo
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Used 2018 Subaru Forester listings and inventory: Shop Edmunds' used car, SUV, and truck listings of over 6 million pre-owned vehicles to find a cheap used and certified pre-owned (CPO) 2018 Subaru Foresters for sale near Ashburn VA. There are currently 611 used and CPO 2018 Foresters listed for sale in your area, with list prices as low as 21500 and mileage as low as 0. Simply research the type of used car, SUV, or truck you're interested in and then select a vehicle from our massive database to find cheap pre-owned vehicles for sale near you. Once you have identified a used vehicle you're interested in, check the Carfax and Autocheck vehicle history reports, read dealer reviews, and find out what other owners paid for the used 2018 Subaru Forester. Then select Edmunds' special offers, perks, deals, and incentives to contact the dealer of your choice and save up to 4218 on a used or CPO 2018 Forester available from one of 2630 dealerships in your area.
What's a good price on a used 2018 Subaru Forester ?
Save up to $300 on one of 55 used 2018 Subaru Foresters for sale at dealerships within 25 miles of Ashburn, Virginia with prices as low as $21500 as of Apr 27, 2018, based on data from 18 dealers and 108 consumer-driven dealer ratings ranging from 1 to 5 out of 5 stars.
Price comparisons for used 2018 Subaru Forester trim styles:
The used 2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium is priced around $26213 with average odometer reading of 4395 miles.
The used 2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited is priced around $28499 with average odometer reading of 4191 miles.
The used 2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i is priced around $22539 with average odometer reading of 3488 miles.
Shop with Edmunds for perks and special offers on used cars, trucks, and SUVs near Ashburn, Virginia. Doing so could save you hundreds or thousands of dollars. Edmunds also provides consumer-driven dealership sales and service reviews to help you make informed decisions about what cars to buy and where to buy them.
What options are available on the 2018 Subaru Forester?
Available Subaru Forester 2018 Submodel Types: Wagon, SUV
Exterior Colors: Satin White Pearl, Burnished Bronze Metallic, Sage Green Metallic, Obsidian Black Pearl, Sepia Bronze Metallic, Camellia Red Pearl, Ice Silver Metallic, Spark Silver Metallic, Dark Gray Metallic, Marine Blue Pearl, Crystal Gray Metallic, Quartz Blue Pearl, Steel Silver Metallic, Crystal White Pearl, Newport Blue Pearl, Champagne Gold Opal, Jasmine Green Metallic, Aspen White, Cayenne Red Pearl, Crystal Black Silica, Paprika Red Pearl, Platinum Silver Metallic, Cayenne Red Pearl/Textured Gray, Sky Blue Metallic, Urban Gray Metallic, Acadia Green, Blue Ridge Pearl, Canyon Red Pearl, Crystal Gray Metallic/Textrured Gray, Pacifica Blue Pearl, Platinum Silver Metallic/Steel Gray Metallic, Regal Blue Pearl, Sierra Gold Metallic, Venetian Red Pearl, Canyon Red Pearl/Slate, Crystal Gray Metallic/Steel Gray Metallic, Evergreen Metallic/Steel Gray Metallic, Garnet Red Pearl, Java Black Pearl, Pacifica Blue Pearl/Textured Gray, Platinum Silver Metallic/Textured Gray, Regal Blue Pearl/Steel Gray Metallic, Sierra Gold Metallic/Gray, Sierra Gold Metallic/Textured Gray, Steel Gray Metallic, Topaz Gold Metallic
Interior Colors: Gray, Platinum cloth, Gray cloth, Graphite Gray cloth, Beige, Desert Beige cloth, Grey, Gray Leather, Gray leather, Off Black cloth, Black, Black leather, Brown leather, Black cloth, Off Black
Popular Features: 2500lb Towing Capacity, AWD/4WD, Alarm, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Aux Audio Inputs, Back-up camera, Bluetooth, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Post-collision safety system, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Trip Computer, USB Inputs, Auto Climate Control, Power Driver Seat, Sunroof/Moonroof, Blind Spot Monitoring, Heated seats, Power Liftgate/Trunk, Leather Seats, Remote Start, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Pre-collision safety system, Navigation, Keyless Entry/Start, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Upgraded Headlights, Parking sensors, Towing Hitch, Upgraded Stereo
The used 2018 Subaru Forester is offered in the following submodels: SUV. Available styles include 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT), 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT), and 2.5i 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT). Pre-owned Forester models are available with a 0-liter gas engine, with output up to 0 hp, depending on engine type. The used 2018 Forester comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: continuously variable-speed automatic.
