2021 Subaru Outback Base
4S4BTAAC2M3224398
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 15 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 1, 2026Price history for this VIN
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 4S4BTAAC2M3224398, spanning 1 day.
Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Ford | La Grande, OR 97850 | $26,895 | 32,025 mi | 2024-01-07 |
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($18,900)
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 4S4BTAAC2M3224398Full 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 29 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2021 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 2021 Subaru Outback has 4 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 29 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2021 Subaru Outback SUV AWD
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POWER TRAINSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2021 Outback and Impreza vehicles.NHTSA campaign 21V024000
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POWER TRAINSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Outback and Legacy vehicles.NHTSA campaign 22V485000
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POWER TRAINSubaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles.NHTSA campaign 23V755000
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 2021 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 2021 Subaru Outback over the last 6 months — the market softened $518 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $23,567 |
| May 2026 | $23,424 |
| June 2026 | $23,390 |
| July 2026 | $23,000 |
| August 2026 | $23,191 |
| September 2026 | $23,049 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Subaru Outback Base (this car) | $18,900 | 15 | — |
| 2022 Toyota Highlander | $33,554 | 9 | +$14,654 |
| 2019 Chevrolet Traverse | $27,195 | 7 | +$8,295 |
| 2019 GMC Acadia | $19,900 | 5 | +$1,000 |
| 2020 Jeep Cherokee | $24,733 | 5 | +$5,833 |
| 2021 Ford Bronco Sport | $27,214 | 5 | +$8,314 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 4 · 2020–2025What 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,741 | $32,590 | 100% | 18,564 mi |
| 2024 | 2,946 | $29,498 | 91% | 36,937 mi |
| 2023 | 1,601 | $26,926 | 83% | 52,409 mi |
| 2022 | 1,436 | $24,350 | 75% | 65,277 mi |
| 2021 | 861 | $22,825 | 70% | 73,747 mi |
| 2020 | 1,072 | $21,468 | 66% | 78,998 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
