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2012 Subaru Outback Base
VIN
4S4BRCAC1C3228449
ABOVE MARKET
· $3,658 above typical price
Saint paul, MN
Listed at
$10,648
typical market $6,990 · 21 comps
This 2012 Subaru Outback Base is listed at $10,648 with 82,652 miles in Saint paul, MN.
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Sold by Lexdan Automotive Maplewood
2610 Hwy 61, Saint paul, MN 55109
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VIN report
2012 Subaru Outback Base
VIN 4S4BRCAC1C3228449
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Title
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Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 21 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of November 6, 2026This vehicle · $10,648
Below market
$3,999
Typical price
$6,990
Above market
$9,870
This vehicle: $10,648 — above the market range (typical price $6,990)
Asking $10,648 · typical market price $6,990 · based on 21 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $342 (−3.1%) over 20 days.
Oct 16, 2026 · $10,990
Nov 5, 2026 · $10,648
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 4S4BRCAC1C3228449, spanning 20 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Saint paul, MN 55109 | $10,648 | 82,652 mi | 2026-11-05 | 2 h ago |
| Lexdan Automotive Maplewood | 55109 | $10,998 | 82,652 mi | 2026-10-05 | 7 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Saint paul, MN 55109 | $10,990 | 82,652 mi | 2026-10-16 | 16 d ago |
| Lexdan Automotive | Maplewood, MN 55109 | $10,998 | 82,652 mi | 2026-08-15 | 6 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 4S4BRCAC1C3228449Trim
Base
Engine
2.5L
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2012
Made by
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
20
MPG
City
18
MPG
Highway
24
MPG
$2,330
/yr est. fuel
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 Outback likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$11,650
Insurance
$5,270
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$23,920
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2012 Subaru Outback has 16 recall campaigns as of October 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 20 MPG.
Overall
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2012 Subaru Outback SUV AWD
16 recall campaigns on this model year
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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
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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 2010-2013 Forester, 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, Legacy, and 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the…NHTSA campaign 19V007000
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 Outback from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed October 26, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Subaru Outback over the last 6 months — the market softened $392 in that span.
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | $7,987 |
| July 2026 | $7,811 |
| August 2026 | $7,500 |
| September 2026 | $7,495 |
| October 2026 | $7,000 |
| November 2026 | $7,595 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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As of November 6, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Subaru Outback in this catalog, the 2012 Nissan Rogue has the lowest median asking price ($6,249, 217 listings with photos) and the 2012 Hyundai Tucson the highest ($7,495, 96 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot November 6, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
The car you are viewing
2012 Subaru Outback
Base · United States
$10,648Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $6,900 · 37 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $5,095–$8,300
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: Base · 82,652 mi · view VIN
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Subaru Outback Base | $6,900 | $5,095–$8,300 | 37 |
| 2012 Ford Escape All trims | $6,595 | $4,995–$7,999 | 316 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Equinox All trims | $6,495 | $4,995–$7,995 | 295 |
| 2012 Mini Countryman All trims | $6,999 | $5,995–$8,000 | 139 |
| 2012 Nissan Rogue All trims | $6,249 | $4,900–$7,995 | 217 |
| 2012 Hyundai Tucson All trims | $7,495 | $5,900–$9,100 | 96 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: November 6, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
Gen 2 · 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 | 538 | $8,991 | 100% | 133,036 mi |
| 2013 | 504 | $7,995 | 89% | 135,418 mi |
| 2012 | 299 | $7,199 | 80% | 145,705 mi |
| 2011 | 315 | $6,500 | 72% | 150,654 mi |
| 2010 | 187 | $5,995 | 67% | 157,837 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
