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2012 Subaru Outback vs. 2018 Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 Subaru Outback vs. 2018 Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,947

2012 Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $1,074

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,252

2012 Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $1,242

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Model Year201220182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim3.6R3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,295 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $26,460 $33,064 $36,089
Limited Package 3,400    
Sunroof 1,445    
Navigation system 1,550    
Mud guards 129 164 164
Class II trailer hitch 353 547 547
Limited Package 3,207    
Sunroof 1,203    
Navigation system 1,294    
Mud guards 84 105 105
Class II trailer hitch 229 410 410
Options (change) 6,877 711 711
Options (change) 6,017 515 515
Destination 775 915 915
Total Price $35,947 $37,021 $40,316
Total Invoice $33,252 $34,494 $37,519

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Subaru Outback vs. 2018 Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2018 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,861
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,493
Model Year201220182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim3.6R3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine256hp H6256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$35,947$37,021$40,316
Adjustments for Features0-2,935-6,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,947$34,086$34,241
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$155
Total Invoice$33,252$34,494$37,519
Adjustments for Features0-2,735-5,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,252$31,759$31,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$106

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Features Comparison: 2012 Subaru Outback vs. 2018 Subaru Outback

Model Year201220182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim3.6R3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$4,200$7,135$10,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,935$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,735-5,654

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Specifications Comparison: 2012 Subaru Outback vs. 2018 Subaru Outback

Model Year20122018
ModelOutbackOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.9 in108.1 in
Length188.2 in189.9 in
Width71.7 in72.4 in
Height65.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.3,893 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
2012 Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested272578%
Total Not Requested75022%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2018 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2018 Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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