2012 Subaru Legacy
4S3BMBK69C3027212
GREAT DEAL
· $1,998 below typical price
Plaistow, NH
This 2012 Subaru Legacy is listed at $5,249 with 186,316 miles in Plaistow, NH.
Market price range
Based on 20 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 3, 2026This vehicle: $5,249 — below the market range (typical price $7,247)
Asking $5,249 · typical market price $7,247 · based on 20 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Price increased $250 (+5.0%) over 6 months.
Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN 4S3BMBK69C3027212, spanning 6 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaistow Auto Group | Plaistow, NH 3865 | $5,249 | 186,316 mi | 2026-09-01 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaistow Auto Group | Plaistow, NH 3865 | $4,999 | 186,316 mi | 2026-03-19 |
| Plaistow Auto Group LLC | Plaistow, NH 3865 | $4,999 | 186,316 mi | 2026-03-16 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 4S3BMBK69C3027212Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 20 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Subaru Legacy likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2012 Subaru Legacy has 16 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars for frontal crash. EPA combined fuel economy: 20 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2012 Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD
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AIR BAGSSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or…NHTSA campaign 19V009000
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PARKING BRAKESubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission.NHTSA campaign 18V626000
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AIR BAGSSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, and Legacy vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or…NHTSA campaign 19V008000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2012 Subaru Legacy from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Subaru Legacy over the last 6 months — the market softened $351 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $6,999 |
| May 2026 | $6,924 |
| June 2026 | $6,998 |
| July 2026 | $6,995 |
| August 2026 | $6,995 |
| September 2026 | $6,648 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Subaru Legacy (this car) | $5,249 | 20 | — |
| 2013 Toyota Corolla | $11,990 | 7 | +$6,741 |
| 2012 Mazda MAZDA3 | $6,535 | 5 | +$1,286 |
| 2014 Nissan Altima | $6,995 | 5 | +$1,746 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu | $6,995 | 3 | +$1,746 |
| 2010 BMW 328i | $7,498 | 3 | +$2,249 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 4 · 2010–2014What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 140 | $8,500 | 100% | 118,480 mi |
| 2013 | 154 | $7,497 | 88% | 131,224 mi |
| 2012 | 99 | $6,995 | 82% | 137,734 mi |
| 2011 | 112 | $6,498 | 76% | 143,717 mi |
| 2010 | 61 | $6,995 | 82% | 134,618 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
