Real price data
What should you pay for a 2018 Subaru Outback?
Original MSRP
$25,895
When new
Fair market price
$16,845
Mileage-adjusted
Below MSRP
$9,050
A fair used price
Where prices land
25th $14,993 · 75th $19,696 · MSRP $25,895
Spread of current 2018 Subaru Outback listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | $15,946 | $27,995 | — |
| Base | $16,292 | $25,895 | — |
| Limited | $17,135 | $32,695 | — |
| Touring | $17,823 | $38,690 | — |
- Premium
- $15,946
- Base
- $16,292
- Limited
- $17,135
- Touring
- $17,823
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2018 Subaru Outback runs about $17,156 in MT to $18,988 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $1,221 | $110+ | $18,176 |
| TX | $1,053 | $332 | $18,230 |
| FL | $1,011 | $1,074+ | $18,930 |
| NY | $674 | $371 | $17,890 |
| PA | $1,011 | $587 | $18,443 |
| IL | $1,053 | $683 | $18,581 |
| OH | $969 | $444 | $18,258 |
| GA | $1,179 | $637 | $18,661 |
| NC | $505 | $793 | $18,143 |
| WA | $1,095 | $215+ | $18,155 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $17,370 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
Safety & recalls
3 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2018 Subaru Outback.
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Legacy, Outback, and BRZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, a software issue may cause the audio display system to not initialize, resulting in the camera display remaining blank. If this occurs, the rearview image will not display while backing up the vehicle. As a result, the vehicles fail to comply with requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Remedy: Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the audio system display software, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTZ-85.
Campaign 18V935000 · 31/12/2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles. Due to a software error, the low fuel warning light may not illuminate at the intended remaining fuel level and the miles-to-empty display may incorrectly indicate a positive number despite the tank being empty.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the combination meter software, free of charge. The recall began February 20, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTW-82.
Campaign 18V773000 · 01/11/2018
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.
Campaign 21V587000 · 29/07/2021
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for a 2018 Subaru Outback?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $16,845, within a typical market range of $14,993 to $19,696.
Is the 2018 Subaru Outback cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $25,895, so a fair used price is roughly $9,050 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2018 Subaru Outback?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $17,156 in MT to $18,988 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 6/20/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.