2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited SUV 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V VVT

  • Used
$16,410Market Price
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    The overview

    Exterior Color
    Dark Gray Metallic
    Interior Color
    Gray
    Odometer
    98,989 miles
    Body/Seating
    SUV/5 seats
    Seats
    5 seats
    Fuel Economy
    26/32 MPG City/Hwy
    Transmission
    Lineartronic CVT
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Engine
    2.5L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V VVT
    VIN
    JF2SJAJC9JH599439
    Stock Number
    W189439

      The highlights

      • Leather upholstery
      • Automatic temperature control
      • Emergency communication system
      • Power moonroof
      • Wireless phone connectivity
      • Exterior parking camera rear
      • Split folding rear seat
      • Heated front seats
      • Perimeter/approach lights
      • Remote keyless entry
      • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
      • Rear window wiper

      A closer look at what’s included

      Included Options
      • 6 Speakers
      • AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
      • CD player
      • Radio data system
      • Radio: Subaru Starlink 7.0" Multimedia Plus System
      • Air Conditioning
      • Automatic temperature control
      • Rear window defroster
      • Power driver seat
      • Power steering
      • Power windows
      • Remote keyless entry
      • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
      • Four wheel independent suspension
      • Traction control
      • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
      • ABS brakes
      • Dual front impact airbags
      • Dual front side impact airbags
      • Emergency communication system: STARLINK
      • Front anti-roll bar
      • Knee airbag
      • Low tire pressure warning
      • Occupant sensing airbag
      • Overhead airbag
      • Rear anti-roll bar
      • Power moonroof
      • Power Liftgate
      • Brake assist
      • Electronic Stability Control
      • Exterior Parking Camera Rear
      • Front fog lights
      • Fully automatic headlights
      • Panic alarm
      • Security system
      • Speed control
      • Bumpers: body-color
      • Heated door mirrors
      • Power door mirrors
      • Roof rack: rails only
      • Spoiler
      • Driver door bin
      • Driver vanity mirror
      • Front reading lights
      • Illuminated entry
      • Leather Shift Knob
      • Outside temperature display
      • Overhead console
      • Passenger vanity mirror
      • Rear seat center armrest
      • Tachometer
      • Telescoping steering wheel
      • Tilt steering wheel
      • Trip computer
      • Front Bucket Seats
      • Front Center Armrest
      • Heated Front Bucket Seats
      • Heated front seats
      • Perforated Leather-Trimmed Upholstery
      • Split folding rear seat
      • Passenger door bin
      • Alloy wheels
      • Wheels: 17" x 7.0J Black Machine Finish Alloy
      • Rear window wiper
      • Variably intermittent wipers
      • 3.70 Axle Ratio
      • Local Trade
      • One Owner
      • Non Smoker
      • 1-touch down
      • 1-touch up
      • Air conditioning
      • Automatic temperature control
      • Driver door bin
      • Driver vanity mirror
      • Emergency communication system: STARLINK
      • Front beverage holders
      • Illuminated entry
      • Overhead console
      • Passenger door bin
      • Passenger vanity mirror
      • Power moonroof
      • Power windows
      • Rear beverage holders
      • Rear door bins
      • Remote keyless entry
      • Speed control
      • Telescoping steering wheel
      • Tilt steering wheel
      • Trunk/hatch auto-latch
      • Alloy wheels
      • Four wheel independent suspension
      • Front anti-roll bar
      • Front tires: 225/60HR17.0
      • Power steering
      • Rear anti-roll bar
      • Rear tires: 225/60HR17.0
      • Wheel size: 17"
      • 1st row LCD monitors: 2
      • AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
      • CD player
      • CD-MP3 decoder
      • Primary LCD size: 7.0"
      • Radio data system
      • Satellite radio trial duration with new vehicle purchase (months): 4
      • Smart device integration: STARLINK/MirrorLink
      • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
      • Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
      • Front center armrest
      • Front seats: bucket
      • Heated front seats
      • Leather shift knob
      • Leather upholstery
      • Max seating capacity: 5
      • Power 2-way driver lumbar support
      • Power driver seat
      • Rear seat center armrest
      • Rear seats: bench
      • Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
      • Split folding rear seat
      • Compressor: Not Available
      • Cylinder configuration: H-4
      • Drive type: all-wheel
      • Engine liters: 2.5
      • Engine location: front
      • Fuel economy city: 26mpg
      • Fuel economy combined: 28mpg
      • Fuel economy highway: 32mpg
      • Fuel tank capacity: 15.9gal.
      • Horsepower: 170hp @ 5,800RPM
      • Number of valves: 16
      • Recommended fuel: Regular Unleaded
      • Sequential multi-point fuel injection
      • Torque: 174 lb.-ft. @ 4,000RPM
      • Transmission: continuously variable automatic
      • Variable valve control
      • Approach angle: 23 deg
      • Departure angle: 25 deg
      • Ground clearance (min): 221mm (8.7")
      • Ramp breakover angle: 21 deg
      • Bumpers: body-color
      • Cargo: power liftgate
      • Door mirrors: body-color
      • Heated door mirrors
      • Power door mirrors
      • Power liftgate
      • Spoiler
      • Tailpipe finisher: polished
      • Compression ratio: 10.00 to 1
      • Engine bore x stroke: 94.0mm x 89.9mm (3.70" x 3.54")
      • Engine displacement: 2.5 L
      • Engine horsepower: 170hp @ 5,800RPM
      • Engine torque: 174 lb.-ft. @ 4,000RPM
      • Exterior body width: 1,796mm (70.7")
      • Exterior height: 1,732mm (68.2")
      • Exterior length: 4,610mm (181.5")
      • Front headroom: 1,016mm (40.0")
      • Front hiproom: 1,369mm (53.9")
      • Front legroom: 1,092mm (43.0")
      • Front shoulder room: 1,448mm (57.0")
      • GVWR: 2,032kg (4,480lbs)
      • Interior cargo volume: 892 L (31 cu.ft.)
      • Interior maximum cargo volume: 1,940 L (69 cu.ft.)
      • Passenger volume: 2,925L (103.3 cu.ft.)
      • Rear headroom: 953mm (37.5")
      • Rear hiproom: 1,346mm (53.0")
      • Rear legroom: 965mm (38.0")
      • Rear shoulder room: 1,435mm (56.5")
      • Towing capacity: 680kg (1,500lbs)
      • Turning radius: 5.3m (17.4')
      • Wheelbase: 2,639mm (103.9")
      • Appearance: digital/analog
      • Exterior parking camera rear
      • Front fog lights
      • Front reading lights
      • Fully automatic headlights
      • Low tire pressure warning
      • Outside temperature display
      • Rear window defroster
      • Rear window wiper
      • Tachometer
      • Trip computer
      • Variably intermittent wipers
      • 4 wheel disc brakes
      • ABS brakes
      • Adjustable head restraints: driver and passenger w/tilt
      • Brake assist
      • Dual front impact airbags
      • Dual front side impact airbags
      • Electronic stability
      • Ignition disable
      • Knee airbag
      • Occupant sensing airbag
      • Overhead airbag
      • Panic alarm
      • Perimeter/approach lights
      • Security system
      • Tracker system
      • Traction control
      This 2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited offers reliable, capable performance for drivers seeking a well-rounded compact SUV with proven durability and sensible design.

      - Subaru Starlink 7.0" Multimedia Plus System with AM/FM SiriusXM and CD player
      - Heated front bucket seats with perforated leather trim
      - Power moonroof for added cabin openness
      - All-wheel drive with 2.5L 4-cylinder engine delivering 26 city and 32 highway MPG
      - Electronic stability control with traction control and ABS brakes
      - Exterior parking camera rear for enhanced reversing visibility
      - Automatic temperature control with rear window defroster
      - Dual front impact and side impact airbags plus knee and overhead airbags
      - Power liftgate for convenient cargo access
      - Roof rack rails for gear and equipment carrying
      - 17-inch black machine finish alloy wheels
      - Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
      - Emergency communication system with STARLINK
      - Front fog lights with fully automatic headlights
      - Remote keyless entry with illuminated entry

      This vehicle arrives as a local trade-in from a single previous owner who maintained it as a non-smoker vehicle, reflecting careful ownership. The gray exterior finish resists showing minor dust and road debris while maintaining a professional appearance across various seasons and lighting conditions.

      The Limited trim equips you with features that balance comfort and functionality. Heated front seats provide warmth during colder months, while the power moonroof allows fresh air and natural light into the cabin. The automatic temperature control system maintains your preferred cabin temperature without constant adjustment, and the rear window defroster clears visibility during adverse weather.

      Practical controls enhance daily operation: power windows, power door mirrors, and a telescoping tilt steering wheel let you find an ideal driving position. The trip computer displays fuel economy and vehicle information, while outside temperature monitoring helps you prepare for weather conditions. Interior storage includes driver and passenger vanity mirrors, illuminated entry lighting, and door bins for organizing personal items.

      Safety remains fundamental to this design. Multiple airbag placement, electronic stability control, and traction control work together to help maintain vehicle stability during challenging driving conditions. The four-wheel independent suspension provides consistent handling, while the four-wheel disc brake system with brake assist responds predictably during emergency stops. The rear camera displays on your multimedia screen to guide reversing maneuvers.

      The Lineartronic continuously variable transmission paired with all-wheel drive delivers responsive power delivery across varying road conditions. Whether navigating city streets or highway corridors, this drivetrain combination offers smooth acceleration and capable traction without switching between traditional gears.

      We invite you to schedule a test drive to evaluate this Forester's straightforward handling, comfortable seating, and practical cargo versatility that make it suitable for both daily commuting and weekend adventures.

      KBB.com Consumer Reviews

      Kelley Blue Book Logo4.2out of 5 overall
      • 5.0

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        by scooter on 5/7/2026 1:13:37 AM

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      • 4.0

        I like it

        by Mark on 11/27/2025 4:22:54 PM

        Bought my 2016 Forester new and got about $4k off the sticker price. I maintain it very well and do the work myself. I’ve had to replace the shift safety interlock mechanism at around 80k miles, due to occasionally being unable remove the key from the ignition; replaced rear wheel hub at 130k miles; replaced infotainment head (radio) at about 100k miles. Biggest disappointment is the mediocre a/c that doesn’t blow very cold when it is really hot outside. It’s a very easy car to work on and maintain. New cars today are way overpriced, and I dislike the over abundance of angst inducing “safety” features so I’m going to keep my Forester and swap out the engine and trans. with salvage yard replacements when my engine and trans. give up the ghost.
      • 4.0

        Mostly enjoyed it until the computer began failing

        by rbinsc on 11/10/2025 10:09:28 PM

        Bought my "Pearl" '17 Subaru Forester used in 2020 or 21. The best things about it, hands down, were the great visibility from the big windows, high safety rating, ground clearance and rear passenger legroom + cargo space. It got decent gas mileage for mostly in-town driving. On the highway it had lousy road noise, so backseat passengers can't follow a conversation happening in front. I would have kept it until the wheels fell off, but the onboard computer started going haywire and the replacement cost was hefty for an 8 yo vehicle. Aside from road noise, my main complaints were the awful infotainment interface and tiny (useless) backup camera screen. So last November I decided to upgrade to the quieter, hybrid '21 Toyota Venza.