Car financing: 2018 Subaru Forester
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.4 to 9.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.4 to 9.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 2018 Subaru Forester for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2018 Subaru Forester specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.5L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (CVT) | Automatic (CVT) | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Premium gas | Regular gas |
| City | 9.1 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.9 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.4 L/100 km | 8.6 L/100 km | 8.3 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.5 L/100 km | 9.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 196 g/km | 223 g/km | 229 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.02 | $16.63 | $15.04 |
2018 Subaru Forester: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.0 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 26 | 23 | 22 |
| MPG highway (US) | 32 | 27 | 28 |
| MPG combined (US) | 28 | 25 | 24 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 34 | 30 | 29 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,400 | US$3,300 | US$2,800 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,604 | $3,326 | $3,008 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2018 Subaru Forester
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 498 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility/wiper (135), air bags (124) and unknown or other (84). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V587000 | 2021-07-29 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | 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. |
| 19V701000 | 2019-10-03 | 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. |
| 18V455000 | 2018-07-10 | equipment:other:labels | 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... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2018 Subaru Forester: before you buy
No 2018 Subaru Forester is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Before you buy the 2018 Subaru Forester, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
A buyer's checks
NHTSA has 498 owner complaints on file, mostly about visibility/wiper, air bags and unknown or other. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. There are 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
What the figures tell you
It uses the 2.5L 4-cylinder and all-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. All-wheel drive sends power to all four wheels, which helps on snow and wet roads; good tires still matter most.
Rated at 8.4 L/100 km combined, it needs around 25 litres for a 300 km round trip. Expect about $13.02 per 100 km at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,400 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Inside and out
It offers the space of an SUV with the height that makes loading easy.
Who the Forester suits
It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. If the Forester is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.
The cost of driving it
A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Narrowing it down
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
Still deciding?
Ask us anything about renting before you buy.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2018 Subaru Forester from us first.
Ask us about the 2018 Subaru Forester
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2018 Subaru Forester for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2018 Subaru Forester
Does CarmaCars sell the 2018 Subaru Forester?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2018 Subaru Forester before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2018 Subaru Forester have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2018 Subaru Forester cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,400 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2604.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.