2018 Subaru Forester Reviews, Pricing & Specs





















































What owners say
"Drivers generally appreciate the 2018 Subaru Forester for its spacious interior, safety features, and smooth driving experience. Many love the comfortable seating and user-friendly technology. However, a few drivers have expressed concerns about the car's power feeling sluggish in everyday driving and minor issues like window controls and initial vehicle conditions."
The features on this crossover are never ending! The ride is as smooth as butter! The turbo engine makes you forget it's a V4! To find an eight year old Forester with under 41,000 miles was a blessing & I expect to have it for another 11 to 15 years!
April 26, 2026LOVE my new 2018 Subaru Outback! I was shocked to see how roomy it is...Im 511 & my husband is 65 and our long legs can very comfortably stretch out in the front. My husband can even fit comfortably in the back! I also love the heated front seats...great for my achy back. Love the steerling wheel controls...easy to navigate. Love the brake assist & lane assist. The brake assist has already helped keep from rear-ending someone who stopped short in front of me! I wasnt considering an Outback when searching for a new car, but Im sooooo happy I listened to my sister (who has loved her Outback for the past 8 years & who is 62...also needs a lot of room) and test drove some. The standard safety features & super roomy interior really make me feel like this was the perfect car for me & my family.
March 3, 2021I’ve only been driving the car for a few days but I love it so much! Drives smooth, technology is easy to use, safety features are a godsend. Can’t say enough good things.
November 1, 2020What owners say
The features on this crossover are never ending! The ride is as smooth as butter! The turbo engine makes you forget it's a V4! To find an eight year old Forester with under 41,000 miles was a blessing & I expect to have it for another 11 to 15 years!
April 26, 2026LOVE my new 2018 Subaru Outback! I was shocked to see how roomy it is...Im 511 & my husband is 65 and our long legs can very comfortably stretch out in the front. My husband can even fit comfortably in the back! I also love the heated front seats...great for my achy back. Love the steerling wheel controls...easy to navigate. Love the brake assist & lane assist. The brake assist has already helped keep from rear-ending someone who stopped short in front of me! I wasnt considering an Outback when searching for a new car, but Im sooooo happy I listened to my sister (who has loved her Outback for the past 8 years & who is 62...also needs a lot of room) and test drove some. The standard safety features & super roomy interior really make me feel like this was the perfect car for me & my family.
March 3, 2021I’ve only been driving the car for a few days but I love it so much! Drives smooth, technology is easy to use, safety features are a godsend. Can’t say enough good things.
November 1, 2020Very nice comfortable seating. Lots of leg room, user friendly operations and knob/button placement. Interior lighting and dashboard are excellent, very nice sound system, Car sits higher than older Foresters which is great, feels solid and sturdy like a luxury suv. Large moonroof, very powerful cold a/c, smooth mostly quiet ride, extra large rear cargo space and push button close hatch is awesome. Back up camera and lane keeper features very helpful. Only negative is no a/c vents for backseat passengers.
October 21, 2020This is a GREAT car for us and our growing family! Great features, great drivetrain and visibility from the front seats for the driver and passenger seats!
September 11, 2020It’s a great car, with decent power. I love how it feels bigger inside than other similar style vehicles from other car companies. Subaru starts off with higher quality even on their lowest trim levels. And it only gets better from there.
April 19, 2021Its in fine shape, and drives well. Its a manual six, however, which will appeal to some, but not all.
September 20, 2023A good reliable vehicle,but somewhat overpriced! I want to get one.
May 8, 2023Trims & specs
Base MSRP N/A | Seating 5 |
Engine N/A | Cargo Capacity 892 L |
Combined MPG N/A | Drivetrain N/A |
Base MSRP N/A | Seating 5 |
Engine N/A | Cargo Capacity 892 L |
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Base MSRP N/A | Seating N/A |
Engine N/A | Cargo Capacity N/A |
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Base MSRP N/A | Seating 5 |
Engine N/A | Cargo Capacity 892 L |
Combined MPG N/A | Drivetrain N/A |
Base MSRP N/A | Seating N/A |
Engine N/A | Cargo Capacity N/A |
Combined MPG N/A | Drivetrain N/A |
Base MSRP N/A | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.0L 250 hp H4 | Cargo Capacity 892 L |
Combined MPG 25 | Drivetrain AWD |
Base MSRP N/A | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.0L 250 hp H4 | Cargo Capacity 892 L |
Combined MPG 25 | Drivetrain AWD |
Base MSRP N/A | Seating 5 |
Engine N/A | Cargo Capacity 974 L |
Combined MPG N/A | Drivetrain N/A |
Base MSRP N/A | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.5L 170 hp H4 | Cargo Capacity 892 L |
Combined MPG 29 | Drivetrain AWD |
Base MSRP N/A | Seating N/A |
Engine N/A | Cargo Capacity N/A |
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Pricing trends
Current avg. market price
$16,506
Trending down by 1.1% this month
May 2026 - November 2026







