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2012 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

SUV · 256 hp · 20 mpg combined

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$31,695Factory MSRP, base configuration

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86 factory options, from $10 to $2,995.

Moonroof Package and Navigation System$2,995
Rear Seat Entertainment - Off Black Leather$1,584
Rear Seat Entertainment - Ivory Leather$1,584
Moonroof Package$1,445
Popular Package #2$772
Popular Package #1B$549
Mobile Internet$529
Trailer Hitch$519
Illumination Package #2$499
Popular Package #3$465
Popular Package #1A$464
Extended Roof Cargo Carrier$460
Wheel Arch Moldings$443
Remote Engine Starter$424
Heavy Duty Roof Cargo Basket$370
Roof Cargo Carrier$370
Compartment Separator$361
110 Volts Power Outlet/Seat Rail Cover Kit$329
Side Sill Plates Package$319
Interior Illumination Kit$280
Hitch Mounted Bike Attachment$275
Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass and Homelink$271
Ice Silver Metallic Body Side Molding$249
Caramel Bronze Pearl Body Side Molding Kit$249
Cypress Green Pearl Body Side Molding Kit$249
Ruby Red Pearl Body Side Molding Kit$249
Crystal Black Silica Body Side Molding Kit$249
Graphite Gray Metallic Body Side Molding Kit$249
Indigo Blue Pearl Body Side Molding$249
Satin White Pearl Body Side Molding Kit$249
Sky Blue Pearl Body Side Molding Kit$249
Puddle Lights$223
Side Window Deflectors$200
Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass$186
Fork-Mounted Bike Carrier$180
Roof Mounted Single 5 Bike Attachment$170
Rear Bumper Underground$170
Metal Pedal Pad Set A/T STI$165
Leather Shift Knob$159
Alaska Delivery Charge$150
6-Pair Ski Attachment$150
Kayak Carrier 5$150
Splash Guards$129
3.6L Engine Block Heater Kit$125
Hood Protector$113
Moonroof Air Deflector$111
Car Cover - Outback$100
Sunshade$75
All-Weather Floor Mats$69
Rear Side Compartment Cargo Net$68
Rear Bumper Protector$60
Cargo Organizer$60
Rear Seat Back Cargo Net$59
Rear Cargo Net$59
Wheel Lock Kit (Alloy Wheels)$51
Cigar Lighter Kit$51
Severe Weather Companion$45
Battery Warmer$40
Bumper Corner Moldings (2-Piece Kit)$38
Polished Stainless Steel License Plate Frame (Subaru)$35
Polished Stainless Steel License Plate Frame (SPT)$35
Polished Stainless Steel License Plate Frame (STI)$35
Matte Black License Plate Frame (SPT)$32
Matte Black License Plate Frame (STI)$32
Front License Plate Bracket$31
Euro-Style Marque Plate Stainless (STI)$30
Stainless Steel Slim Line License Plate Frame$30
Euro-Style Marque Plate Matte Black (STI)$30
Matte Black Slim Line License Plate Frame$26
Front Wheel Holder$25
Ski Mounting Clamps$25
Bike/Kayak Mounting Clamps$25
Anti-Slip Mat$20
Ash Tray - Black$20
Lift Kit Ski Attachment$20
Ash Tray - Silver$20
Bike Attachment Mounting Clamps - Round$15
Valve Stem Caps (Subaru)$15
Valve Stem Caps (SPT)$15
Valve Stem Caps (STI)$15
Ash Tray Holder$13
Key Chain (STI)$10
Key Chain (SPT)$10
Car Cover Bag$10
Key Chain (Subaru)$10
Base Model—

Which Outback is right for you?

Nine trims, $23,295 to $31,695. Tap one to open it.

$23,295−$8,4002.5i170 hp$23,595−$8,1002.5i PZEV170 hp$24,795−$6,9002.5i Premium170 hp$25,095−$6,6002.5i Premium PZEV170 hp$28,295−$3,4003.6R256 hp$28,695−$3,0002.5i Limited170 hp$28,995−$2,7002.5i Limited PZEV170 hp$29,495−$2,2003.6R Premium256 hp$31,695This trim3.6R Limited256 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $3,200, from 2.5i Premium PZEV to 3.6R.

The numbers.

One configuration: all-wheel drive, 5-speed automatic.

256hp3.6L six-cylinder
247lb-ftTorque
20mpgCombined · 18 city · 25 highway
AWD5-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
34.3 cu ftCargo volume
3,631 lbsCurb weight
3,000 lbsMax towing

126 standard items.

Four groups, sized by how much is in each.

5 interiors

  • Ivory
  • Black
  • Off Black
  • Warm Ivory
  • Warm Ivory

9 factory paints

  • Sky Blue Metallic
  • Cypress Green Pearl
  • Crystal Black Silica
  • Caramel Bronze Pearl
  • Ruby Red Pearl
  • Graphite Gray Metallic
  • Satin White Pearl
  • Deep Indigo Pearl
  • Ice Silver Metallic

8 of the 9 are shown on the car at the top.

Safety and recalls

16 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall4out of 5 stars
Frontal4out of 5 stars
Side—Not rated
Rollover4out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2012 Outback.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
5 yr
Roadside
3 yr / 36,000 mi
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Other years of the Outback 3.6R Limited.

2013 Outback 3.6R Limited

$32,095$400 more10 colors · starting MSRP

2011 Outback 3.6R Limited

$31,495$200 less9 colors · starting MSRP

2014 Outback 3.6R Limited

$32,095$400 more9 colors · starting MSRP

Pictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.