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2018 Subaru Outback Base
VIN
4S4BSAAC5J3274064
GOOD DEAL
· $848 below typical price
Carlsbad, CA
Listed at
$13,032
typical market $13,880 · 71 comps
This 2018 Subaru Outback Base is listed at $13,032 with 127,910 miles in Carlsbad, CA.
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Sold by AutoNation Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Carlsbad
5555 Car Country Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Hours: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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VIN report
2018 Subaru Outback Base
VIN 4S4BSAAC5J3274064
Accidents
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Title
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Mileage
Recorded odometer readings
Listings
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Market price range
Based on 71 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 4, 2026This vehicle · $13,032
Below market
$9,640
Typical price
$13,880
Above market
$16,964
This vehicle: $13,032 — $848 below the typical market price ($13,880)
Asking $13,032 · typical market price $13,880 · based on 71 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Oct 2, 2026 · $13,032
Oct 4, 2026 · $13,032
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN 4S4BSAAC5J3274064, spanning 2 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AutoNation Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Carlsbad | Carlsbad, CA 92008 | $13,032 | 127,910 mi | 2026-10-03 | 1 d ago |
| AutoNation Volkswagen Carlsbad | Carlsbad, CA 92008 | $13,032 | 127,910 mi | 2026-10-03 | 4 h ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 4S4BSAAC5J3274064Trim
Base
Engine
Horsepower
175
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2018
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
22
MPG
City
20
MPG
Highway
27
MPG
$2,110
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 22 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2018 Subaru Outback likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Depreciation
$3,179
Fuel
$10,550
Insurance
$6,800
Maintenance & repairs
$5,500
Total, 5 years
$26,029
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2018 Subaru Outback has 3 recall campaigns as of September 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 22 MPG.
Overall
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2018 Subaru Outback SW AWD
3 recall campaigns on this model year
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VISIBILITYSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Legacy, Outback, and BRZ vehicles.NHTSA campaign 18V935000
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles.NHTSA campaign 18V773000
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINESubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles.NHTSA campaign 21V587000
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 2018 Subaru Outback from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 26, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2018 Subaru Outback over the last 6 months — the market softened $673 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $16,950 |
| June 2026 | $16,890 |
| July 2026 | $16,683 |
| August 2026 | $16,371 |
| September 2026 | $16,494 |
| October 2026 | $16,277 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2018 Subaru Outback with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 4, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2018 Subaru Outback in this catalog, the 2018 Jeep Compass has the lowest median asking price ($13,630, 1,740 listings with photos) and the 2018 Toyota RAV4 the highest ($19,650, 1,625 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 4, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
The car you are viewing
2018 Subaru Outback
Base · United States
$13,032Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $13,994 · 70 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $11,001–$15,499
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: Base · 127,910 mi · view VIN
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$6,618 higher median
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All trims
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$3,138 higher median
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$3,939 higher median
2018 Mazda CX-5
All trims
$16,971Median asking price · 711 qualifying listings
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$598 higher median
2018 Jeep Compass
All trims
$13,630Median asking price · 1,740 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$11,500–$15,495
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Subaru Outback Base | $13,994 | $11,001–$15,499 | 70 |
| 2018 Honda CR-V All trims | $18,991 | $16,880–$21,278 | 1,958 |
| 2018 Toyota RAV4 All trims | $19,650 | $17,055–$21,999 | 1,625 |
| 2018 Honda HR-V All trims | $16,170 | $13,990–$17,998 | 394 |
| 2018 Mazda CX-5 All trims | $16,971 | $14,995–$19,029 | 711 |
| 2018 Jeep Compass All trims | $13,630 | $11,500–$15,495 | 1,740 |
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 4, 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 3 · 2015–2019What 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,330 | $18,312 | 100% | 89,260 mi |
| 2018 | 1,275 | $15,995 | 87% | 102,658 mi |
| 2017 | 1,052 | $14,218 | 78% | 112,202 mi |
| 2016 | 797 | $12,495 | 68% | 122,562 mi |
| 2015 | 787 | $10,600 | 58% | 131,982 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
