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2018 Subaru Outback
VIN
4S4BSAFC5J3258679
GOOD DEAL
· $780 below typical price
Knoxville, TN
Listed at
$14,284
typical market $15,064 · 104 comps
This 2018 Subaru Outback is listed at $14,284 with 168,070 miles in Knoxville, TN.
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Sold by Grayson Subaru
8729 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923
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VIN report
2018 Subaru Outback
VIN 4S4BSAFC5J3258679
Accidents
Reported damage & accident records
Title
Salvage, flood & other title brands
Mileage
Recorded odometer readings
Listings
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Market price range
Based on 104 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 7, 2026This vehicle · $14,284
Below market
$9,681
Typical price
$15,064
Above market
$20,136
This vehicle: $14,284 — $780 below the typical market price ($15,064)
Asking $14,284 · typical market price $15,064 · based on 104 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Sep 27, 2026 · $14,284
Oct 7, 2026 · $14,284
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 4S4BSAFC5J3258679, spanning 10 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson Subaru | Knoxville, TN 37923 | $14,284 | 168,070 mi | 2026-10-07 | 1 d ago |
| Grayson Hyundai Subaru | Knoxville, TN 37923 | $14,284 | 168,070 mi | 2026-10-06 | 2 d ago |
| Grayson Hyundai | Knoxville, TN 37923 | $14,283 | 168,070 mi | 2026-09-28 | 2 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 4S4BSAFC5J3258679Engine
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
$3,484
Fuel
$10,550
Insurance
$4,845
Maintenance & repairs
$5,500
Total, 5 years
$24,379
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 $777 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 | $16,635 |
| August 2026 | $16,340 |
| September 2026 | $16,496 |
| October 2026 | $16,173 |
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 8, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2018 Subaru Outback in this catalog, the 2018 Jeep Compass has the lowest median asking price ($13,500, 1,825 listings with photos) and the 2018 Toyota RAV4 the highest ($19,595, 1,752 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 8, 2026, 21:00 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
Premium+es · United States
$14,284Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $14,999 · 99 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $12,292–$18,195
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$5,311 higher median
2018 Toyota RAV4
All trims
$19,595Median asking price · 1,752 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$16,995–$21,998
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$2,515 higher median
2018 Mazda CX-5
All trims
$16,799Median asking price · 781 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$14,971–$18,998
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$1,816 higher median
2018 Honda HR-V
All trims
$16,100Median asking price · 422 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$13,889–$18,165
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$784 lower median
2018 Jeep Compass
All trims
$13,500Median asking price · 1,825 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$11,488–$15,395
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Subaru Outback Premium+es | $14,999 | $12,292–$18,195 | 99 |
| 2018 Honda CR-V All trims | $18,983 | $16,597–$21,075 | 2,134 |
| 2018 Toyota RAV4 All trims | $19,595 | $16,995–$21,998 | 1,752 |
| 2018 Mazda CX-5 All trims | $16,799 | $14,971–$18,998 | 781 |
| 2018 Honda HR-V All trims | $16,100 | $13,889–$18,165 | 422 |
| 2018 Jeep Compass All trims | $13,500 | $11,488–$15,395 | 1,825 |
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 8, 2026, 21:00 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 | 1,370 | $18,170 | 100% | 89,148 mi |
| 2018 | 1,170 | $15,984 | 88% | 103,964 mi |
| 2017 | 1,113 | $13,995 | 77% | 112,547 mi |
| 2016 | 834 | $12,183 | 67% | 122,856 mi |
| 2015 | 777 | $10,500 | 58% | 132,553 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
