2018 Subaru Outback
4S4BSANC9J3317394
GOOD DEAL
· $1,754 below typical price
Carlsbad, CA
This 2018 Subaru Outback is listed at $14,985 with 123,993 miles in Carlsbad, CA.
Sold by AutoNation Volkswagen Carlsbad
Hours
- Mon–Fri
- 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sat
- 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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2018 Subaru Outback
VIN 4S4BSANC9J3317394
Market price range
Based on 262 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 7, 2026This vehicle: $14,985 — $1,754 below the typical market price ($16,739)
Asking $14,985 · typical market price $16,739 · based on 262 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price increased $1,085 (+7.8%) over 12 days.
Asking prices recorded across 5 listing dates for VIN 4S4BSANC9J3317394, spanning 12 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AutoNation Volkswagen Carlsbad | Carlsbad, CA 92008 | $14,985 | 123,993 mi | 2026-09-07 | 3 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AutoNation Volkswagen Carlsbad | Carlsbad, CA 92008 | $13,900 | 123,993 mi | 2026-08-26 | 4 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 4S4BSANC9J3317394Full 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 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.
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 August 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 22 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2018 Subaru Outback SW AWD
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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 August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2018 Subaru Outback over the last 6 months — the market firmed $88 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $16,900 |
| May 2026 | $16,955 |
| June 2026 | $16,900 |
| July 2026 | $16,762 |
| August 2026 | $16,595 |
| September 2026 | $16,988 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Subaru Outback (this car) | $14,985 | 262 | — |
| 2020 Toyota RAV4 | $22,999 | 30 | +$8,014 |
| 2016 Honda CR-V | $19,998 | 21 | +$5,013 |
| 2018 Toyota Highlander | $25,038 | 18 | +$10,053 |
| 2017 Ford Escape | $12,095 | 17 | −$2,890 |
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class | $17,998 | 17 | +$3,013 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
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 | 1,157 | $18,387 | 100% | 89,631 mi |
| 2018 | 821 | $16,455 | 89% | 102,842 mi |
| 2017 | 804 | $14,780 | 80% | 112,956 mi |
| 2016 | 666 | $12,896 | 70% | 119,755 mi |
| 2015 | 650 | $10,918 | 59% | 130,704 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
