Is the $21,399 price on this 2018 Subaru Forester a good deal?

OAV rates this as Overpriced because the asking price of $21,399 is above the typical market range for this vehicle.

What is the average price for a 2018 Subaru Forester in VT?

Based on 181 comparable listings in VT, the average asking price for a 2016-2020 Subaru Forester is $17,951, with prices ranging from $4,999 to $30,995.

How long does a 2018 Subaru Forester typically stay on dealer lots?

Comparable Subaru Forester listings in VT spend an average of 92 days on dealer lots.

Where is this 2018 Subaru Forester located?

This vehicle is listed in South Burlington, VT 05403. VIN: JF2SJAEC1JH488894. Mileage: 49,535 miles.

What is the fair market price range for this 2018 Subaru Forester?

OAV's Price-to-Market analysis estimates the fair market range is $14,499 to $21,109, based on 12 comparable vehicles.

No Photo Available

Vehicle Details

VINJF2SJAEC1JH488894

TrimPremium

Exterior ColorSilver

Drivetrain4WD

Engine2.5L H4

TransmissionAutomatic

Fuel TypeUnleaded

Inventory Typeused

Days on Lot32

2018 Subaru Forester

Premium

Overpriced

$21,39949,535 mi

South Burlington, VT 05403

Is this 2018 Subaru Forester Premium a good deal?

OAV verdict: Overpriced

Why: Listed at $21,399, comparable market range $14,499–$21,109, based on 12 comparable listings. Days on lot: 32 days (market average 92 days).

Market price position

$21,399 · $290 above market high

$14,499comparable$21,109

Regional range: $14,499 – $21,109
vs. market high: + $290 (1% above)
Comparable vehicles: 12

Market Retail Price (MRP™)

$17,804

This vehicle $21,399 · $3,595 (20%) above MRP

MRP™ is the midpoint of the comparable market range — the representative price the market is asking for similar vehicles. How MRP works.

True Retail Value (TRV™)

$19,550

This vehicle $21,399 · $1,849 (9%) above TRV

TRV™ is the average paid price for cars like this in the last 60 days (sold data through 2026-07-16) — an estimate, not an appraisal. How TRV works.

Demand-Verified· Backed by recent sales data

Faster-than-average sell-through

Similar vehicles recently sold in an estimated 10–39 days.

What does Demand-Verified mean?

Market Breakdown

Local = comparable listings in the same metro. Regional = comparable listings across the broader state or multi-state region. Both ranges update continuously.

Regional Range$14,499 – $21,109

Goss Dodge Chrysler Ram Jeep Fiat

South Burlington, VT

OAV routes your inquiry; pricing, taxes, fees, and availability come from the dealer.

View all vehicles from goss dodge chrysler ram jeep fiat →

Request availability and out-the-door price

OAV will route your inquiry to Goss Dodge Chrysler Ram Jeep Fiat for current availability of this 2018 Subaru Forester Premium and an out-the-door price quote (taxes, fees, addons included).

OAV routes your inquiry; pricing, taxes, fees, and availability come from the dealer.

About This 2018 Subaru Forester

Listing updated: Jul 16, 2026

Listed by a franchise dealer in South Burlington, VT · On lot for 32 days · VIN verifiable at NHTSA

This used 2018 Subaru Forester Premium is listed at $21,399 by goss dodge chrysler ram jeep fiat in South Burlington, VT 05403. It has 49,535 miles on the odometer. The exterior color is Silver. It features a 4WD drivetrain with a 2.5L H4 engine and Automatic transmission.

OAV's AI-powered Price-to-Market analysis rates this vehicle as Overpriced — priced above market value. Based on 12 similar vehicles in the South Burlington market, the estimated market range is $14,499 to $21,109.

This vehicle has been on the lot for 32 days.

Analysis powered by OAV's patented inventory standardization technology (U.S. Patent No. 12,236,477).

Market context

This listing is part of OAV's broader South Burlington, VT suvs market analysis. OAV compares vehicles using local and regional price-to-market ranges, days-on-lot, comparable count, and demand signals where available.

How this deal is rated

OAV compares this 2018 Subaru Forester against similar vehicles currently available in the local and regional market — same make, model, and year range, filtered for comparable mileage. Based on where this listing falls in that comparable set, it is rated:

Great Deal — priced below the typical range for comparable vehicles.
Fair Price — priced within the expected range for comparable vehicles.
Overpriced — priced above the typical range for comparable vehicles.

Listings show OAV's PTM-derived deal quality and live market context. OAV-claimed dealers manage their listing profile and route buyer inquiries directly. Paid OAV partners surface additional verification signals.

How this listing is verified

This vehicle listing was aggregated from a franchise dealer in South Burlington, VT, one of 57,000+ U.S. dealerships in OAV's nationwide inventory network.The VIN JF2SJAEC1JH488894 can be independently verified via the U.S. Department of Transportation's NHTSA VIN decoder, and safety recalls at NHTSA's recall database.

Vehicle attributes (year, make, model, trim, mileage, location) are standardized using OAV's patented methodology (U.S. Patent No. 12,236,477), which normalizes naming conventions and deduplicates cross-listed inventory across the dealership network. Listing data is updated continuously; Price-to-Market analysis uses comparable vehicles within the same geographic market.

2018 Subaru Forester Market in VT

Comparable Vehicles

181

Average Price

$17,951

Price Range

$4,999–$30,995

Avg Days on Lot

Based on 181 comparable 2016-2020 Subaru Forester listings in VT, the average asking price is $17,951. This listing at $21,399 is $3,448 above average (19% above market). Comparable prices in VT range from $4,999 to $30,995. Similar vehicles spend an average of 92 days on dealer lots in this market.