What is a 2018 Subaru Forester worth?
Our estimate for a 8-year-old Subaru Forester in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.
The 2018 Forester on its value curve
The marker shows where a 2018 model sits today: 8 years in, 63% of the new price already gone. The steep part of the curve is behind it; from here it sheds value at roughly 12% a year.
If you buy it now
| Fair buy price (retail) | R 167 065 |
| Worth in 1 year | R 147 230 |
| Worth in 3 years | R 114 345 |
| 3-year cost of ownership (depreciation) | R 52 720 |
| ±Monthly financed | R 2 920/m |
Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.
Is one year newer worth it?
| Model year | Est. retail | Step up costs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | R 199 998 | — | See value → |
| 2018 (this page) | R 167 065 | +R 32 933 to newest | |
| 2017 | R 139 554 | +R 60 444 to newest | See value → |
2018 Subaru Forester: common questions
What is a 2018 Subaru Forester worth in South Africa?
Around R 167 065 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 182 101 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 152 029. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 147 017.
Is a 2018 Subaru Forester a good buy now?
It has already absorbed 63% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 167 065 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 52 720 more. As a mainstream model, its steepest losses are behind it, which is exactly when this kind of car makes the most financial sense used.
What did a 2018 Subaru Forester cost new?
About R 455 468 at launch pricing in 2018 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 37% of that.
What would financing a 2018 Subaru Forester cost monthly?
At R 167 065 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 2 920 per month before fees and insurance. Shorter terms suit used cars better; run your own numbers in the value calculator.
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Estimates modelled from list pricing and our SA depreciation tiers; condition, mileage, spec and region move real prices. Not a valuation or an offer.