2018 Subaru Forester engine — 2.5L, VIN A (6th digit, PZEV emissions), AT (CVT) price snapshot
- Low
- $400
- Average
- $931
- High
- $2,250

Year & trim-specific price guide
A used 2018 Subaru Forester engine (2.5L, VIN A (6th digit, PZEV emissions), AT (CVT)) costs $400 to $2,250, with a median asking price of $795. Based on 44 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 15, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $400–$2,250 | 25 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $430–$795 | 13 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $566–$1,700 | 6 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $400–$2,250 overall range
Trim-specific context
This pricing covers the 2.5L, VIN A (6th digit, PZEV emissions), AT (CVT) variant of the 2018 Subaru Forester engine, based on 44 priced listings. Its $795 median is 56% below the 2018 Subaru Forester engine overall median of $1,820.
There are 5 other engine variants available for the 2018 Subaru Forester.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
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Common questions
Based on 44 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Subaru Forester engine in the 2.5L, VIN A (6th digit, PZEV emissions), AT (CVT) variant lists between $400 and $2,250, with a median asking price of $795.
In our current dataset, the 2.5L, VIN A (6th digit, PZEV emissions), AT (CVT) variant appears only for the 2018 model year.