How much does the 2012 Subaru Outback cost?

The 2012 Subaru Outback has a starting MSRP of $23,295, ranging up to $31,695 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes 2.5i from $23,295; 2.5i PZEV from $23,595; 2.5i Premium from $24,795; 2.5i Premium PZEV from $25,095; 3.6R from $28,295; 2.5i Limited from $28,695. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $6,440.

What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Subaru Outback?

The 2012 Subaru Outback achieves up to 24 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2012 Subaru Outback have?

The 2012 Subaru Outback offers up to 71.3 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2012 Subaru Outback tow?

The 2012 Subaru Outback has a maximum towing capacity of up to 3,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2012 Subaru Outback safe?

The 2012 Subaru Outback earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 16 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2012 Subaru Outback come in?

The 2012 Subaru Outback is available in 9 trims (13 total configurations) across SUV body styles with all wheel drive.

2012 Subaru Outback

9 trims · 13 configurations · SUV

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$6,440

236 for sale · Starting MSRP $23,295 – $31,695

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NHTSA safety

★★★★☆

4 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★☆

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 16 recalls on record

Subaru Outback for sale

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on 2.5i

Total price (2.5i MSRP)

$23,295

Typical monthly

$461/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

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Compare 2012 Subaru Outback trims

2.5i
2 configurations
MSRP
$23,295 – $24,295
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/27
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
170 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L flat 4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
71.3
Max towing
2,700 lbs
2.5i PZEV
2 configurations
MSRP
$23,595 – $24,595
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/27
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
170 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L flat 4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
71.3
Max towing
2,700 lbs
2.5i Premium
2 configurations
MSRP
$24,795 – $25,795
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/27
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
170 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L flat 4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
71.3
Max towing
2,700 lbs
2.5i Premium PZEV
2 configurations
MSRP
$25,095 – $26,095
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/27
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
170 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L flat 4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
71.3
Max towing
2,700 lbs
3.6R
MSRP
$28,295
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/25
Horsepower
256 hp
Torque
247 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L flat 6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
71.3
Max towing
3,000 lbs
2.5i Limited
MSRP
$28,695
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/29
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
170 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L flat 4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
71.3
Max towing
2,700 lbs
2.5i Limited PZEV
MSRP
$28,995
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/29
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
170 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L flat 4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
71.3
Max towing
2,700 lbs
3.6R Premium
MSRP
$29,495
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/25
Horsepower
256 hp
Torque
247 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L flat 6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
71.3
Max towing
3,000 lbs
3.6R Limited
MSRP
$31,695
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/25
Horsepower
256 hp
Torque
247 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L flat 6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
71.3
Max towing
3,000 lbs

Compare 2012 Subaru Outback trim specifications
Spec	2.5i2 configurations	2.5i PZEV2 configurations	2.5i Premium2 configurations	2.5i Premium PZEV2 configurations	3.6R	2.5i Limited	2.5i Limited PZEV	3.6R Premium	3.6R Limited
MSRP	$23,295 – $24,295	$23,595 – $24,595	$24,795 – $25,795	$25,095 – $26,095	$28,295	$28,695	$28,995	$29,495	$31,695
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	19/27	19/27	19/27	19/27	18/25	22/29	22/29	18/25	18/25
Horsepower	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	256 hp	170 hp	170 hp	256 hp	256 hp
Torque	170 lb-ft	170 lb-ft	170 lb-ft	170 lb-ft	247 lb-ft	170 lb-ft	170 lb-ft	247 lb-ft	247 lb-ft
Engine	2.5L flat 4 gas	2.5L flat 4 gas	2.5L flat 4 gas	2.5L flat 4 gas	3.6L flat 6 gas	2.5L flat 4 gas	2.5L flat 4 gas	3.6L flat 6 gas	3.6L flat 6 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD
Cargo (cu ft)	71.3	71.3	71.3	71.3	71.3	71.3	71.3	71.3	71.3
Max towing	2,700 lbs	2,700 lbs	2,700 lbs	2,700 lbs	3,000 lbs	2,700 lbs	2,700 lbs	3,000 lbs	3,000 lbs

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: 2.5igas
2.5i PZEVgas
2.5i Premiumgas
2.5i Premium PZEVgas
3.6Rgas
2.5i Limitedgas
2.5i Limited PZEVgas
3.6R Premiumgas
3.6R Limitedgas
Fuel type: 2.5iregular unleaded
2.5i PZEVregular unleaded
2.5i Premiumregular unleaded
2.5i Premium PZEVregular unleaded
3.6Rregular unleaded
2.5i Limitedregular unleaded
2.5i Limited PZEVregular unleaded
3.6R Premiumregular unleaded
3.6R Limitedregular unleaded
Cylinders: 2.5iflat 4
2.5i PZEVflat 4
2.5i Premiumflat 4
2.5i Premium PZEVflat 4
3.6Rflat 6
2.5i Limitedflat 4
2.5i Limited PZEVflat 4
3.6R Premiumflat 6
3.6R Limitedflat 6
Displacement: 2.5i2.5 L
2.5i PZEV2.5 L
2.5i Premium2.5 L
2.5i Premium PZEV2.5 L
3.6R3.6 L
2.5i Limited2.5 L
2.5i Limited PZEV2.5 L
3.6R Premium3.6 L
3.6R Limited3.6 L
Horsepower: 2.5i170 hp
2.5i PZEV170 hp
2.5i Premium170 hp
2.5i Premium PZEV170 hp
3.6R256 hp
2.5i Limited170 hp
2.5i Limited PZEV170 hp
3.6R Premium256 hp
3.6R Limited256 hp
Torque: 2.5i170 lb-ft
2.5i PZEV170 lb-ft
2.5i Premium170 lb-ft
2.5i Premium PZEV170 lb-ft
3.6R247 lb-ft
2.5i Limited170 lb-ft
2.5i Limited PZEV170 lb-ft
3.6R Premium247 lb-ft
3.6R Limited247 lb-ft
Transmission: 2.5i6-speed manual
2.5i PZEV6-speed manual
2.5i Premium6-speed manual
2.5i Premium PZEV6-speed manual
3.6R5-speed shiftable automatic
2.5i Limitedcontinuously variable-speed automatic
2.5i Limited PZEVcontinuously variable-speed automatic
3.6R Premium5-speed shiftable automatic
3.6R Limited5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: 2.5iall wheel drive
2.5i PZEVall wheel drive
2.5i Premiumall wheel drive
2.5i Premium PZEVall wheel drive
3.6Rall wheel drive
2.5i Limitedall wheel drive
2.5i Limited PZEVall wheel drive
3.6R Premiumall wheel drive
3.6R Limitedall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: 2.5iSUV
2.5i PZEVSUV
2.5i PremiumSUV
2.5i Premium PZEVSUV
3.6RSUV
2.5i LimitedSUV
2.5i Limited PZEVSUV
3.6R PremiumSUV
3.6R LimitedSUV
Doors: 2.5i5
2.5i PZEV5
2.5i Premium5
2.5i Premium PZEV5
3.6R5
2.5i Limited5
2.5i Limited PZEV5
3.6R Premium5
3.6R Limited5
Seating: 2.5i5
2.5i PZEV5
2.5i Premium5
2.5i Premium PZEV5
3.6R5
2.5i Limited5
2.5i Limited PZEV5
3.6R Premium5
3.6R Limited5
Length: 2.5i188.2 in
2.5i PZEV188.2 in
2.5i Premium188.2 in
2.5i Premium PZEV188.2 in
3.6R188.2 in
2.5i Limited188.2 in
2.5i Limited PZEV188.2 in
3.6R Premium188.2 in
3.6R Limited188.2 in
Width: 2.5i71.7 in
2.5i PZEV71.7 in
2.5i Premium71.7 in
2.5i Premium PZEV71.7 in
3.6R71.7 in
2.5i Limited71.7 in
2.5i Limited PZEV71.7 in
3.6R Premium71.7 in
3.6R Limited71.7 in
Height: 2.5i65.7 in
2.5i PZEV65.7 in
2.5i Premium65.7 in
2.5i Premium PZEV65.7 in
3.6R65.7 in
2.5i Limited65.7 in
2.5i Limited PZEV65.7 in
3.6R Premium65.7 in
3.6R Limited65.7 in
Wheelbase: 2.5i107.9 in
2.5i PZEV107.9 in
2.5i Premium107.9 in
2.5i Premium PZEV107.9 in
3.6R107.9 in
2.5i Limited107.9 in
2.5i Limited PZEV107.9 in
3.6R Premium107.9 in
3.6R Limited107.9 in
Ground clearance: 2.5i8.7 in
2.5i PZEV8.7 in
2.5i Premium8.7 in
2.5i Premium PZEV8.7 in
3.6R8.7 in
2.5i Limited8.7 in
2.5i Limited PZEV8.7 in
3.6R Premium8.7 in
3.6R Limited8.7 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: 2.5i34.3 cu ft
2.5i PZEV34.3 cu ft
2.5i Premium34.3 cu ft
2.5i Premium PZEV34.3 cu ft
3.6R34.3 cu ft
2.5i Limited34.3 cu ft
2.5i Limited PZEV34.3 cu ft
3.6R Premium34.3 cu ft
3.6R Limited34.3 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: 2.5i71.3 cu ft
2.5i PZEV71.3 cu ft
2.5i Premium71.3 cu ft
2.5i Premium PZEV71.3 cu ft
3.6R71.3 cu ft
2.5i Limited71.3 cu ft
2.5i Limited PZEV71.3 cu ft
3.6R Premium71.3 cu ft
3.6R Limited71.3 cu ft
Max towing: 2.5i2,700 lbs
2.5i PZEV2,700 lbs
2.5i Premium2,700 lbs
2.5i Premium PZEV2,700 lbs
3.6R3,000 lbs
2.5i Limited2,700 lbs
2.5i Limited PZEV2,700 lbs
3.6R Premium3,000 lbs
3.6R Limited3,000 lbs
Curb weight: 2.5i3,389 lbs
2.5i PZEV3,389 lbs
2.5i Premium3,402 lbs
2.5i Premium PZEV3,402 lbs
3.6R3,597 lbs
2.5i Limited3,538 lbs
2.5i Limited PZEV3,538 lbs
3.6R Premium3,609 lbs
3.6R Limited3,631 lbs
Fuel tank: 2.5i18.5 gal
2.5i PZEV18.5 gal
2.5i Premium18.5 gal
2.5i Premium PZEV18.5 gal
3.6R18.5 gal
2.5i Limited18.5 gal
2.5i Limited PZEV18.5 gal
3.6R Premium18.5 gal
3.6R Limited18.5 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: 2.5i22
2.5i PZEV22
2.5i Premium22
2.5i Premium PZEV22
3.6R20
2.5i Limited24
2.5i Limited PZEV24
3.6R Premium20
3.6R Limited20
City MPG: 2.5i19
2.5i PZEV19
2.5i Premium19
2.5i Premium PZEV19
3.6R18
2.5i Limited22
2.5i Limited PZEV22
3.6R Premium18
3.6R Limited18
Highway MPG: 2.5i27
2.5i PZEV27
2.5i Premium27
2.5i Premium PZEV27
3.6R25
2.5i Limited29
2.5i Limited PZEV29
3.6R Premium25
3.6R Limited25

Full specifications by trim
Spec	2.5i	2.5i PZEV	2.5i Premium	2.5i Premium PZEV	3.6R	2.5i Limited	2.5i Limited PZEV	3.6R Premium	3.6R Limited
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	flat 4	flat 4	flat 4	flat 4	flat 6	flat 4	flat 4	flat 6	flat 6
Displacement	2.5 L	2.5 L	2.5 L	2.5 L	3.6 L	2.5 L	2.5 L	3.6 L	3.6 L
Horsepower	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	256 hp	170 hp	170 hp	256 hp	256 hp
Torque	170 lb-ft	170 lb-ft	170 lb-ft	170 lb-ft	247 lb-ft	170 lb-ft	170 lb-ft	247 lb-ft	247 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual	6-speed manual	6-speed manual	5-speed shiftable automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	all wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Doors	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Length	188.2 in	188.2 in	188.2 in	188.2 in	188.2 in	188.2 in	188.2 in	188.2 in	188.2 in
Width	71.7 in	71.7 in	71.7 in	71.7 in	71.7 in	71.7 in	71.7 in	71.7 in	71.7 in
Height	65.7 in	65.7 in	65.7 in	65.7 in	65.7 in	65.7 in	65.7 in	65.7 in	65.7 in
Wheelbase	107.9 in	107.9 in	107.9 in	107.9 in	107.9 in	107.9 in	107.9 in	107.9 in	107.9 in
Ground clearance	8.7 in	8.7 in	8.7 in	8.7 in	8.7 in	8.7 in	8.7 in	8.7 in	8.7 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	34.3 cu ft	34.3 cu ft	34.3 cu ft	34.3 cu ft	34.3 cu ft	34.3 cu ft	34.3 cu ft	34.3 cu ft	34.3 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	71.3 cu ft	71.3 cu ft	71.3 cu ft	71.3 cu ft	71.3 cu ft	71.3 cu ft	71.3 cu ft	71.3 cu ft	71.3 cu ft
Max towing	2,700 lbs	2,700 lbs	2,700 lbs	2,700 lbs	3,000 lbs	2,700 lbs	2,700 lbs	3,000 lbs	3,000 lbs
Curb weight	3,389 lbs	3,389 lbs	3,402 lbs	3,402 lbs	3,597 lbs	3,538 lbs	3,538 lbs	3,609 lbs	3,631 lbs
Fuel tank	18.5 gal	18.5 gal	18.5 gal	18.5 gal	18.5 gal	18.5 gal	18.5 gal	18.5 gal	18.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	22	22	22	22	20	24	24	20	20
City MPG	19	19	19	19	18	22	22	18	18
Highway MPG	27	27	27	27	25	29	29	25	25

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