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2012 Subaru Outback Base
VIN
4S4BRCAC2C3218156
GOOD DEAL
· $2,241 below typical price
Grandville, MI
Listed at
$5,304
typical market $7,545 · 28 comps
This 2012 Subaru Outback Base is listed at $5,304 with 220,912 miles in Grandville, MI.
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Sold by Betten Baker Used Cars of Grandville
Grandville, MI 49418
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2012 Subaru Outback Base
VIN 4S4BRCAC2C3218156
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Market price range
Based on 28 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 8, 2026This vehicle · $5,304
Below market
$5,050
Typical price
$7,545
Above market
$9,995
This vehicle: $5,304 — $2,241 below the typical market price ($7,545)
Asking $5,304 · typical market price $7,545 · based on 28 comparable same-build listings.
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Asking price over time
Jun 8, 2021 · $9,800
Oct 8, 2026 · $5,304
Asking prices recorded across 6 listing dates for VIN 4S4BRCAC2C3218156, spanning 5 years 4 months.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betten Baker Used Cars of Grandville | Grandville, MI 49418 | $5,304 | 220,912 mi | 2026-10-08 | 4 h ago |
| Baker Buick GMC Hudsonville | Hudsonville, MI 49426 | $5,000 | 220,912 mi | 2026-10-07 | 1 d ago |
| Baker Chevrolet Buick | Coopersville, MI 49404 | $5,000 | 220,912 mi | 2026-10-07 | 1 d ago |
| Baker Ford Coopersville | Coopersville, MI 49404 | $5,314 | 220,912 mi | 2026-10-06 | 2 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Buick GMC | Hudsonville, MI 49426 | $7,000 | 220,903 mi | 2026-09-09 | 25 d ago |
| Baker Pre Owned Grand Rapids | Grandville, MI 49418 | $7,304 | 220,903 mi | 2026-09-05 | 25 d ago |
| 616 Motors | Jenison, MI 49428 | $9,800 | 160,050 mi | 2021-06-08 | 1947 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 4S4BRCAC2C3218156Trim
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
$7,565
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$26,215
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 September 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 September 26, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Subaru Outback over the last 6 months — the market softened $158 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $7,750 |
| June 2026 | $7,988 |
| July 2026 | $7,811 |
| August 2026 | $7,500 |
| September 2026 | $7,499 |
| October 2026 | $7,592 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2012 Subaru Outback with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 8, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Subaru Outback in this catalog, the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox has the lowest median asking price ($6,495, 448 listings with photos) and the 2012 Hyundai Tucson the highest ($7,900, 144 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 8, 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
$5,000Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $7,385 · 47 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $5,995–$8,990
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$2,900 higher median
2012 Hyundai Tucson
All trims
$7,900Median asking price · 144 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$6,495–$9,181
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$1,995 higher median
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
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$6,995Median asking price · 149 qualifying listings
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Subaru Outback Base | $7,385 | $5,995–$8,990 | 47 |
| 2012 Ford Escape All trims | $6,950 | $5,244–$8,500 | 503 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Equinox All trims | $6,495 | $4,995–$7,999 | 448 |
| 2012 Mini Countryman All trims | $7,189 | $5,995–$8,400 | 201 |
| 2012 Hyundai Tucson All trims | $7,900 | $6,495–$9,181 | 144 |
| 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan All trims | $6,995 | $5,800–$8,699 | 149 |
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: October 8, 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 | 674 | $8,995 | 100% | 131,802 mi |
| 2013 | 597 | $7,995 | 89% | 136,940 mi |
| 2012 | 394 | $7,390 | 82% | 144,747 mi |
| 2011 | 440 | $6,872 | 76% | 149,846 mi |
| 2010 | 195 | $6,244 | 69% | 154,150 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
