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2012 Subaru Outback Base
VIN
4S4BRCAC4C3257833
FAIR PRICE
· within $115 of the typical market price
Milwaukie, OR
Listed at
$7,238
typical market $7,123 · 24 comps
This 2012 Subaru Outback Base is listed at $7,238 with 125,352 miles in Milwaukie, OR.
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Sold by Alpine Motors
13700 Se Mcloughlin Blvd, Milwaukie, OR 97222
Hours: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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VIN report
2012 Subaru Outback Base
VIN 4S4BRCAC4C3257833
Accidents
Reported damage & accident records
Title
Salvage, flood & other title brands
Mileage
Recorded odometer readings
Listings
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Market price range
Based on 24 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 26, 2026This vehicle · $7,238
Below market
$4,269
Typical price
$7,123
Above market
$10,313
This vehicle: $7,238 — within $115 of the typical market price ($7,123)
Asking $7,238 · typical market price $7,123 · based on 24 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price increased $250 (+3.6%) over 4 days.
Jun 10, 2026 · $6,988
Jun 14, 2026 · $7,238
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN 4S4BRCAC4C3257833, spanning 4 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Motors | Milwaukie, OR 97222 | $7,238 | 125,352 mi | 2026-06-14 | 12 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Motors | Milwaukie, OR 97222 | $6,988 | 125,352 mi | 2026-06-13 | 90 d ago |
| Alpine Motors | Portland, OR 97222 | $6,988 | 125,352 mi | 2026-06-13 | 90 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 4S4BRCAC4C3257833Trim
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
$5,525
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$24,175
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 $400 in that span.
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $7,800 |
| May 2026 | $7,750 |
| June 2026 | $7,990 |
| July 2026 | $7,882 |
| August 2026 | $7,500 |
| September 2026 | $7,400 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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As of September 26, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Subaru Outback in this catalog, the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox has the lowest median asking price ($6,605, 441 listings with photos) and the 2012 Mini Countryman the highest ($7,079, 194 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 26, 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
$7,238Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $6,995 · 44 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $5,500–$8,990
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: Base · 125,352 mi · view VIN
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Subaru Outback Base | $6,995 | $5,500–$8,990 | 44 |
| 2012 Ford Escape All trims | $6,955 | $5,225–$8,625 | 458 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Equinox All trims | $6,605 | $5,131–$7,999 | 441 |
| 2012 Mini Countryman All trims | $7,079 | $5,995–$8,400 | 194 |
| 2012 GMC Terrain All trims | $6,990 | $5,500–$8,500 | 189 |
| 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan All trims | $6,995 | $5,500–$8,498 | 155 |
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: September 26, 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 | 588 | $8,995 | 100% | 132,082 mi |
| 2013 | 585 | $8,145 | 91% | 134,655 mi |
| 2012 | 388 | $7,244 | 81% | 147,689 mi |
| 2011 | 439 | $6,950 | 77% | 148,023 mi |
| 2010 | 189 | $6,100 | 68% | 153,743 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
