Explore the Forester

For those who like room for adults and a comfortable, quiet ride.

Why you'll love this Forester

Compact crossover with high ground clearance for off-road ability and a turbo 2.0L engine.

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45+ extra comfort and tech features like Automated Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Front Seat Heaters.

Low Miles Per Year

Less than 9,000 miles per year

Single Owner

Reported by AutoCheck®

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Premium Audio

Harman Kardon Sound

23 city/27 hwy

Miles Per Gallon

Black

Exterior Color

Black

Interior Color

All Wheel Drive

Drive Type

4-cyl, Turbo Gas, 2.0L

Engine

Automatic

Transmission

1,500 lbs

Towing Capacity (Max)

Vehicle Features and Specs

Features

Installed Upgrades
Full Roof Rack
Remote Start
Tow Hitch
Comfort & Convenience
Heated Steering Wheel
Front Seat Heaters
Memory Seat(s)
Smart Key
Power Seat(s)
Air Conditioning
Power Mirrors
Rear Defroster
Power Windows
Power Locks
Power Hatch/Deck Lid
Driver Assistance‡
Lane Departure Warning
Automated Cruise Control
Blind Spot Monitor
Rear View Camera
Parking Sensors
ABS Brakes
Traction Control
Entertainment & Technology
Harman Kardon Sound
Navigation System
Bluetooth Technology
CD Audio
Satellite Radio Ready
SiriusXM Trial Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
AM/FM Stereo
Interior
Leather Seats
Panoramic Sunroof
Side Airbags
Overhead Airbags
Exterior
Alloy Wheels
Automatic Highbeams
Daytime Running Lights
Mechanical
Turbo Charged Engine
Automatic Transmission
All Wheel Drive
Key Specifications
All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
4-cyl, Turbo Gas, 2.0L
Engine
Black
Exterior Color
Black
Interior Color
23 city/27 hwy
Miles Per Gallon
Automatic
Transmission
Performance
15.9 gal
Fuel Capacity
250
Horsepower
258 ft-lbs
Torque
Measurements
31.5 cu ft
Cargo Capacity
181.5" x 70.7" x 68.2"
Dimensions (L x W x H)
40"
Driver Head Room
43"
Driver Leg Room
P225/55HR18
Front Tire Size (standard)
103.9"
Wheelbase
Trailering
1,500 lbs
Towing Capacity (Max)

for the 2018 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Specs

Installed Upgrades
Full Roof Rack
Remote Start
Tow Hitch
Comfort & Convenience
Heated Steering Wheel
Front Seat Heaters
Memory Seat(s)
Smart Key
Power Seat(s)
Air Conditioning
Power Mirrors
Rear Defroster
Power Windows
Power Locks
Power Hatch/Deck Lid
Driver Assistance‡
Lane Departure Warning
Automated Cruise Control
Blind Spot Monitor
Rear View Camera
Parking Sensors
ABS Brakes
Traction Control
Entertainment & Technology
Harman Kardon Sound
Navigation System
Bluetooth Technology
CD Audio
Satellite Radio Ready
SiriusXM Trial Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
AM/FM Stereo
Interior
Leather Seats
Panoramic Sunroof
Side Airbags
Overhead Airbags
Exterior
Alloy Wheels
Automatic Highbeams
Daytime Running Lights
Mechanical
Turbo Charged Engine
Automatic Transmission
All Wheel Drive
Key Specifications
All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
4-cyl, Turbo Gas, 2.0L
Engine
Black
Exterior Color
Black
Interior Color
23 city/27 hwy
Miles Per Gallon
Automatic
Transmission
Performance
15.9 gal
Fuel Capacity
250
Horsepower
258 ft-lbs
Torque
Measurements
31.5 cu ft
Cargo Capacity
181.5" x 70.7" x 68.2"
Dimensions (L x W x H)
40"
Driver Head Room
43"
Driver Leg Room
P225/55HR18
Front Tire Size (standard)
103.9"
Wheelbase
Trailering
1,500 lbs
Towing Capacity (Max)

for the 2018 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Standard OEM Features

These are standard original equipment manufacturer features for the 2018 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring. All available options are not listed below and may vary by car.

  • 15.9 Gal. Fuel Tank
  • 3 12V DC Power Outlets
  • 4-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs and Hill Hold Control
  • 4.11 Axle Ratio
  • 60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
  • 8-Way Driver Seat
  • ABS And Driveline Traction Control
  • Air Filtration
  • Airbag Occupancy Sensor
  • Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Directionally Adaptive Auto High-Beam Headlamps
  • Automatic Equalizer
  • Battery w/Run Down Protection
  • Blind Spot Detection Blind Spot
  • Blind Spot Detection Blind Spot Sensor
  • Body-Colored Door Handles
  • Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Black Bumper Insert
  • Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
  • Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
  • Cargo Area Concealed Storage
  • Cargo Features -inc: Cargo Tray/Organizer
  • Cargo Space Lights
  • Carpet Floor Trim
  • Chrome Bodyside Insert and Black Bodyside Cladding
  • Chrome Grille
  • Chrome Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim
  • Clearcoat Paint
  • Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
  • Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
  • Day-Night Rearview Mirror
  • Deep Tinted Glass
  • Digital/Analog Display
  • Double Wishbone Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
  • Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
  • Driver Foot Rest
  • Driver Knee Airbag
  • Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
  • Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
  • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
  • Electric Power-Assist Steering
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
  • Engine Immobilizer
  • Engine: 2.0L 4-Cyl DOHC 16V Intercooled Turbo -inc: Dual Active Valve Control System (DAVCS) variable valve timing
  • Express Open/Close Sliding Glass 1st And 2nd Row Sunroof w/Sunshade
  • EyeSight System -inc: adaptive cruise control, low speed pre-collision braking control, pre-collision following distance warning, lane keep assist and lane departure prevention
  • Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
  • Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper and Defroster
  • FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access
  • FOB Controls -inc: Trunk/Hatch/Tailgate
  • Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
  • Front Cupholder
  • Front Fog Lamps
  • Front Map Lights
  • Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
  • Full Cloth Headliner
  • Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 3 12V DC Power Outlets
  • Full-Time All-Wheel
  • Full-Time All-Wheel Drive
  • Fully Automatic Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Directionally Adaptive Auto High-Beam Headlamps
  • Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels
  • Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
  • Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Turbo/Supercharger Boost, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
  • GVWR: 4,652 lbs
  • harman/kardon 440W Amp & Speaker System -inc: 8 speakers
  • Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: 10-way power driver's seat w/two position memory, power lumbar support, height and tilt adjustable front head restraints and driver and passenger front seat back pocket
  • Heated Leather/Metal-Look Steering Wheel
  • HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts
  • Instrument Panel Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
  • Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look/Piano Black Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Metal-Look Console Insert and Chrome/Aluminum Interior Accents
  • Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material
  • Leatherette Door Trim Insert
  • LED Brakelights
  • Lip Spoiler
  • Locking Glove Box
  • Low Tire Pressure Warning
  • Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
  • Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
  • Navigation System -inc: multi touch gesture high resolution display screen, SD card map and voice activated controls
  • Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
  • Outside Temp Gauge
  • Perforated Leather-Trimmed Upholstery
  • Perimeter Alarm
  • Perimeter/Approach Lights
  • Permanent Locking Hubs
  • Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down
  • Power Door Locks
  • Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
  • Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows
  • Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
  • Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Polished Tailpipe Finisher
  • Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control and Steering Wheel Controls
  • Radio: Subaru Starlink 7.0" Multimedia Nav System -inc: AM/FM stereo HD Radio w/single-disc CD player and navigation system, map: SD card, MP3/WMA/CRR/RW file capability, multi touch gesture high resolution display, 7.0" LCD screen, voice activated controls and navigation, Bluetooth audio streaming connectivity, Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity, Bluetooth hands-free text messaging connectivity, iPod control capability, rear-vision camera, SMS text messaging capability, SiriusXM All Access radio (subscription required), SiriusXM Traffic Link (subscription required), SiriusXM Travel Link (subscription required), smartphone integration: refer to subaru.com for app availability, dual USB ports, 3.5mm auxiliary input jack, body color roof mounted audio, satellite and connected services antenna and Subaru Starlink connected services StarLink enrollment cannot be applicable to Fleet Management Companies (FMCs) or to Commercial fleet accounts at this time.
  • Rear Child Safety Locks
  • Rear Cupholder
  • Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, 2 Door Curb/Courtesy, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
  • Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access and Mechanical Fuel
  • Roof Rack Rails Only
  • Seats w/Leatherette Back Material
  • Side Impact Beams
  • Sliding Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest
  • Sport Tuned Suspension
  • Steel Spare Wheel
  • Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
  • Systems Monitor
  • Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
  • Tires: P225/55R18 97H All-Season
  • Tracker System
  • Transmission: Lineartronic CVT -inc: steering wheel paddle-shift control switches, X-mode and hill descent control (HDC)
  • Trip Computer
  • Trunk/Hatch Auto-Latch
  • Valet Function
  • Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Wiper Park
  • Wheels: 18" x 7.0J Black Machine Finish Alloy -inc: Aluminum

Comfort & Convenience
Heated Steering Wheel
Remote Start
Front Seat Heaters
Memory Seat(s)
Smart Key
Power Seat(s)
Air Conditioning
Power Mirrors
Rear Defroster
Power Windows
Power Locks
Power Hatch/Deck Lid
Driver Assistance‡
Lane Departure Warning
Automated Cruise Control
Blind Spot Monitor
Rear View Camera
Parking Sensors
ABS Brakes
Traction Control
Entertainment & Technology
Harman Kardon Sound
Navigation System
Bluetooth Technology
CD Audio
Satellite Radio Ready
SiriusXM Trial Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
AM/FM Stereo

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$1,750

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The 2018 Subaru Forester is well-regarded for its smooth ride, reliability, and excellent visibility. Customers appreciate its solid fuel economy, spacious interior, and all-weather performance, though cabin noise and lack of modern tech were common drawbacks. Ideal for practical buyers prioritizing safety and functionality over cutting-edge features.

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Cabin Noise

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