What's a wrecked 2018 Subaru Forester worth?

$300–$1,750

typical selling range · median $850

Priced from 574 US auction sales of 2018 Subaru Foresters in the last 6 months — every condition from lightly damaged to non-running.

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The 2018 Subaru Forester auction market at a glance

The middle half of sales ran from $300 to $1,750, a 5.8x spread, so the damage on the car matters far more than the badge.

72% still ran and drove when sold; most were lightly or moderately damaged, which props up the median.

The most common primary damage was front end (61% of sales), followed by rear end (16%).

The monthly median moved up about 186% from May to November; medians swing with the mix of damage sold each month, so read that as direction, not a forecast.

Next to neighboring years of the Forester, a 2019 brought $850 more at the median, and a 2017 brought $125 less at the median.

The typical one crossed the block with about 91,000 miles.

Where the money lands

$875median sale
90,959median miles
72%still ran & drove
573sales in 6 months

A Forester that runs and drives with a clean title sells near the top of the range; heavy damage, missing parts or no title pulls toward the bottom. Answer six questions and the estimate adjusts to your car.

2018 Forester auction price trend

$0$1,350$2,70026-0526-0626-0726-0826-0926-1026-112026-05: median $400 (32 sold), typical $225-$9002026-06: median $425 (65 sold), typical $200-$1,3002026-07: median $250 (88 sold), typical $175-$9252026-08: median $1,150 (109 sold), typical $450-$1,9502026-09: median $1,250 (112 sold), typical $550-$2,3002026-10: median $925 (109 sold), typical $575-$1,8502026-11: median $900 (58 sold), typical $575-$2,050$900

Monthly median with the typical (25th–75th percentile) band.

What kind of damage these had

Front End 61%
Rear End 16%
Side 12%
Hail 5%
Rollover 3%
Top/Roof 2%

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Wrecked 2018 Subaru Forester questions

How much is a wrecked 2018 Subaru Forester worth?

Most sold for $300 to $1,750 at US auctions over the last 6 months, with a median of $850 across 574 sales. Where yours lands depends on the damage, whether it runs, mileage and title.

Does it matter if my 2018 Subaru Forester still runs?

Yes. 72% of the ones sold still ran and drove. Runners with light damage sell toward the top of the range; non-runners, flood and fire cars sell toward the bottom.

Should I part out my wrecked 2018 Subaru Forester or sell it whole?

At a median of $850, selling whole usually wins: parting out takes months, and fees and the leftover shell eat most of the difference.

Can I sell a 2018 Subaru Forester with a salvage title?

Yes. Buyers of damaged cars handle salvage titles every day and price the brand in. A missing title narrows the pool of buyers more than a salvage brand does, and state rules decide who can buy a car without one.

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Figures are aggregate US auction sale results for this year, make and model over the trailing 6 months, rounded to $25. Informational only — not an offer to purchase or an appraisal of any specific vehicle.