2012 Subaru Outback Base
4S4BRCACXC3200116
GOOD DEAL
· $1,901 below typical price
Little Rock, AR
This 2012 Subaru Outback Base is listed at $3,999 with 202,100 miles in Little Rock, AR.
Market price range
Based on 15 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 1, 2026This vehicle: $3,999 — $1,901 below the typical market price ($5,900)
Asking $3,999 · typical market price $5,900 · based on 15 comparable same-build listings.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signature Auto Sale AR | Little Rock, AR 72206 | $3,999 | 202,100 mi | 2026-04-18 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 4S4BRCACXC3200116Full 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 firmed $65 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $7,500 |
| April 2026 | $7,800 |
| May 2026 | $7,750 |
| June 2026 | $7,989 |
| July 2026 | $7,900 |
| August 2026 | $7,565 |
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) | $3,999 | 15 | — |
| 2011 Ford Edge | $8,995 | 3 | +$4,996 |
| 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee | $12,980 | 3 | +$8,981 |
| 2014 Buick Encore | $4,264 | 2 | +$265 |
| 2014 Ford Escape | $5,800 | 2 | +$1,801 |
| 2011 Lexus RX | $10,729 | 2 | +$6,730 |
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 | 490 | $8,999 | 100% | 132,057 mi |
| 2013 | 511 | $7,995 | 89% | 137,106 mi |
| 2012 | 307 | $7,384 | 82% | 149,264 mi |
| 2011 | 310 | $6,770 | 75% | 154,060 mi |
| 2010 | 184 | $5,999 | 67% | 155,335 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
