This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $6,400 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$114

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $640 down

Amount financed

$5,760

Total interest

$1,080

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 4S3BMCG63C3021615

Engine

2.5L

Body

Sedan/Saloon

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

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

Window sticker

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Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

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 Legacy likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $11,650

Insurance $3,910

Maintenance & repairs $7,000

Total, 5 years $22,560

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2012 Subaru Legacy has 16 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars for frontal crash. EPA combined fuel economy: 20 MPG.

Frontal crash

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Rollover

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2012 Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD

16 recall campaigns on this model year

Check accident & title history →

AIR BAGS

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or…

NHTSA campaign 19V009000
PARKING BRAKE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission.

NHTSA campaign 18V626000
AIR BAGS

Subaru 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

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 Legacy from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2012 Subaru Legacy over the last 6 months — the market firmed $205 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
March 2026	$6,790
April 2026	$6,999
May 2026	$6,924
June 2026	$6,998
July 2026	$6,995
August 2026	$6,995

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
2012 Subaru Legacy (this car)	$6,400	5	—
2013 Toyota Corolla	$8,999	7	+$2,599
2013 Honda Civic	$8,794	5	+$2,394
2014 Subaru Impreza	$10,294	3	+$3,894
2014 Ford Focus	$5,050	2	−$1,350
2012 Volkswagen Jetta	$7,248	2	+$848