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2012 Subaru Outback
VIN
4S4BRCKCXC3209204
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $594 above typical price
Urbandale, IA
Listed at
$8,589
typical market $7,995 · 21 comps
This 2012 Subaru Outback is listed at $8,589 with 136,358 miles in Urbandale, IA.
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Sold by Ramsey Subaru (IA)
9625 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322
Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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VIN report
2012 Subaru Outback
VIN 4S4BRCKCXC3209204
Accidents
Reported damage & accident records
Title
Salvage, flood & other title brands
Mileage
Recorded odometer readings
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Market price range
Based on 21 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 27, 2026This vehicle · $8,589
Below market
$4,750
Typical price
$7,995
Above market
$9,995
This vehicle: $8,589 — $594 above the typical market price ($7,995)
Asking $8,589 · typical market price $7,995 · based on 21 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Oct 25, 2026 · $8,589
Oct 27, 2026 · $8,589
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN 4S4BRCKCXC3209204, spanning 2 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsey Subaru (IA) | Urbandale, IA 50322 | $8,589 | 136,358 mi | 2026-10-27 | 6 h ago |
| Ramsey Subaru of Des Moines | Des Moines, IA 50322 | $8,589 | 136,358 mi | 2026-10-26 | 21 h ago |
| Ramsey Subaru | Urbandale, IA 50325 | $8,589 | 136,358 mi | 2026-10-25 | 4 h ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 4S4BRCKCXC3209204Engine
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
$4,038
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$22,688
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 October 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 October 26, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Subaru Outback over the last 6 months — the market softened $505 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $7,700 |
| June 2026 | $7,987 |
| July 2026 | $7,811 |
| August 2026 | $7,500 |
| September 2026 | $7,495 |
| October 2026 | $7,195 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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As of October 27, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Subaru Outback in this catalog, the 2012 Nissan Rogue has the lowest median asking price ($6,300, 247 listings with photos) and the 2012 Mini Countryman the highest ($6,999, 148 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 27, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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2012 Subaru Outback
All trims · United States
$8,589Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $6,999 · 265 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $5,990–$8,951
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$6,300Median asking price · 247 qualifying listings
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Subaru Outback All trims | $6,999 | $5,990–$8,951 | 265 |
| 2012 Ford Escape All trims | $6,900 | $5,244–$7,999 | 388 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Equinox All trims | $6,505 | $4,999–$7,996 | 328 |
| 2012 Mini Countryman All trims | $6,999 | $5,995–$8,777 | 148 |
| 2012 Nissan Rogue All trims | $6,300 | $4,950–$7,995 | 247 |
| 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan All trims | $6,995 | $5,558–$8,099 | 98 |
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 27, 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 | 630 | $8,995 | 100% | 133,005 mi |
| 2013 | 543 | $7,995 | 89% | 135,806 mi |
| 2012 | 356 | $6,995 | 78% | 146,432 mi |
| 2011 | 387 | $6,798 | 76% | 149,533 mi |
| 2010 | 180 | $5,999 | 67% | 157,976 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
