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2012 Subaru Outback
VIN
4S4BRBGC6C3256197
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $1,352 above typical price
San Leandro, CA
Listed at
$7,995
typical market $6,643 · 30 comps
This 2012 Subaru Outback is listed at $7,995 with 152,556 miles in San Leandro, CA.
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Sold by MV Automotive
San Leandro, CA 94577
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2012 Subaru Outback
VIN 4S4BRBGC6C3256197
Accidents
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Title
Salvage, flood & other title brands
Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 30 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of November 13, 2026This vehicle · $7,995
Below market
$3,803
Typical price
$6,643
Above market
$9,082
This vehicle: $7,995 — $1,352 above the typical market price ($6,643)
Asking $7,995 · typical market price $6,643 · based on 30 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $2,591 (−24.5%) over 77 days.
Aug 28, 2026 · $10,586
Nov 13, 2026 · $7,995
Asking prices recorded across 5 listing dates for VIN 4S4BRBGC6C3256197, spanning 77 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MV Automotive | San Leandro, CA 94577 | $7,995 | 152,556 mi | 2026-11-13 | 21 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redding Subaru | Redding, CA 96002 | $10,758 | 152,535 mi | 2026-09-29 | 40 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 4S4BRBGC6C3256197Engine
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
$6,800
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$25,450
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 $767 in that span.
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | $7,987 |
| July 2026 | $7,799 |
| August 2026 | $7,500 |
| September 2026 | $7,492 |
| October 2026 | $6,999 |
| November 2026 | $7,220 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2012 Subaru Outback with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of November 13, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Subaru Outback in this catalog, the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox has the lowest median asking price ($6,448, 405 listings with photos) and the 2012 Hyundai Tucson the highest ($7,382, 120 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot November 13, 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
$7,995Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $7,169 · 328 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $5,823–$8,888
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2012 Hyundai Tucson
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$7,382Median asking price · 120 qualifying listings
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2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Subaru Outback All trims | $7,169 | $5,823–$8,888 | 328 |
| 2012 Ford Escape All trims | $6,727 | $4,995–$7,995 | 421 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Equinox All trims | $6,448 | $4,999–$7,995 | 405 |
| 2012 Mini Countryman All trims | $6,999 | $5,998–$8,560 | 199 |
| 2012 Hyundai Tucson All trims | $7,382 | $5,988–$8,999 | 120 |
| 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan All trims | $6,850 | $5,500–$7,998 | 135 |
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: November 13, 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 | 690 | $8,995 | 100% | 132,744 mi |
| 2013 | 545 | $7,995 | 89% | 136,154 mi |
| 2012 | 384 | $7,037 | 78% | 145,267 mi |
| 2011 | 382 | $6,898 | 77% | 146,930 mi |
| 2010 | 195 | $5,995 | 67% | 154,682 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
