2012 Subaru Outback Base
4S4BRCAC9C3228165
GOOD DEAL
· $2,982 below typical price
This 2012 Subaru Outback Base is listed at $4,415 with 193,666 miles.
Sold by Twin Falls Chevrolet
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Market price range
Based on 14 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 9, 2026This vehicle: $4,415 — $2,982 below the typical market price ($7,397)
Asking $4,415 · typical market price $7,397 · based on 14 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Price increased $515 (+13.2%) over 4 months.
Asking prices recorded across 8 listing dates for VIN 4S4BRCAC9C3228165, spanning 4 months.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 83303 | $4,415 | 193,666 mi | 2026-09-09 |
| Twin Falls Cars Sales And Rentals | Twin Falls, ID 83303 | $4,399 | 193,666 mi | 2026-09-08 |
| Twin Falls Chevrolet | Twin Falls, ID 83301 | $4,399 | 193,666 mi | 2026-05-24 |
| Used Twin Falls Chevrolet VinSolutions Only | Twin Falls, ID 83301 | $3,900 | 193,666 mi | 2026-05-23 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Falls Subaru | Twin Falls, ID 83301 | $3,900 | 193,666 mi | 2026-08-10 |
| Twin Falls Chevrolet | Twin Falls, ID 83301 | $5,900 | 193,669 mi | 2026-05-24 |
What would this 2012 Subaru Outback Base cost per month?
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 4S4BRCAC9C3228165Full 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 $5 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 | $7,650 |
| September 2026 | $7,795 |
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) | $4,415 | 14 | — |
| 2014 Ford Escape | $7,900 | 6 | +$3,485 |
| 2011 Ford Expedition | $8,210 | 4 | +$3,795 |
| 2014 Subaru Forester | $8,245 | 4 | +$3,830 |
| 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee | $8,300 | 3 | +$3,885 |
| 2014 Ford Explorer | $11,011 | 3 | +$6,596 |
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 | 553 | $8,995 | 100% | 134,363 mi |
| 2013 | 519 | $8,147 | 91% | 135,423 mi |
| 2012 | 343 | $7,500 | 83% | 148,345 mi |
| 2011 | 370 | $6,925 | 77% | 148,996 mi |
| 2010 | 185 | $6,275 | 70% | 150,615 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
