2012 Subaru Outback Base
4S4BRCAC7C3259608
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $1,720 above typical price
Knoxville, TN
This 2012 Subaru Outback Base is listed at $8,991 with 156,626 miles in Knoxville, TN.
Sold by Cadillac of Knoxville
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- 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Thu–Sat
- 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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2012 Subaru Outback Base
VIN 4S4BRCAC7C3259608
Market price range
Based on 16 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 9, 2026This vehicle: $8,991 — $1,720 above the typical market price ($7,271)
Asking $8,991 · typical market price $7,271 · based on 16 comparable same-build listings.
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2012 Subaru Outback Base for sale near KnoxvilleTN
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Price history for this VIN
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 4S4BRCAC7C3259608, spanning 8 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac of Knoxville | Knoxville, TN 37922 | $8,991 | 156,626 mi | 2026-09-09 | 2 d ago |
| Twin City Certified Used Cars | Maryville, TN 37801 | $9,690 | 156,626 mi | 2026-09-08 | 2 d ago |
| Genesis of South Knoxville | Alcoa, TN 37701 | $8,991 | 156,626 mi | 2026-09-08 | 2 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 4S4BRCAC7C3259608Full 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 Outback 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 Outback has 16 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 20 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2012 Subaru Outback SUV AWD
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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 August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Subaru Outback over the last 6 months — the market softened $51 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $7,800 |
| May 2026 | $7,750 |
| June 2026 | $7,990 |
| July 2026 | $7,890 |
| August 2026 | $7,645 |
| September 2026 | $7,749 |
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 Outback Base (this car) | $8,991 | 16 | — |
| 2014 Jeep Wrangler | $15,999 | 15 | +$7,008 |
| 2014 Kia Sorento | $8,999 | 9 | +$8 |
| 2014 Honda CR-V | $11,499 | 9 | +$2,508 |
| 2014 Ford Explorer | $6,995 | 7 | −$1,996 |
| 2013 Ford Escape | $10,426 | 7 | +$1,435 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
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 | 542 | $8,995 | 100% | 132,737 mi |
| 2013 | 541 | $8,195 | 91% | 135,172 mi |
| 2012 | 352 | $7,495 | 83% | 148,301 mi |
| 2011 | 381 | $6,900 | 77% | 149,569 mi |
| 2010 | 185 | $6,295 | 70% | 151,018 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
