Negotiating leverage
33
moderate leverage / 100
~49 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
Ridekick price intelligence
2022 Subaru Outback Price: Fair Market Value & MSRP
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Fair market price
$25,392
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Fair price is in the typical market range
$15,995$32,270
- Typical market range
- $22,664–$26,994
- Ridekick fair price
- $25,392
- Original MSRP range
- $26,945–$37,495
Middle 50% of active listings
Mileage-adjusted estimate
6 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
Signals to help you frame a conversation—not a promise about a particular vehicle or dealer.
National supply
49
days of supply
Balanced market
Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2022 Subaru Outback.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$24,789–$25,867
Estimated dealer invoice — about $26,945 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | $23,199 | $29,145 | $26,813–$27,979 |
| Limited | $25,284 | $33,595 | $30,907–$32,251 |
| Wilderness | $26,886 | $36,995 | $34,035–$35,515 |
| base | — | $26,945 | $24,789–$25,867 |
| Touring | $27,066 | $37,495 | $34,495–$35,995 |
| Onyx Edition | $27,985 | $35,845 | $32,977–$34,411 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Fair price
Trim
$22,055$30,347$38,639
Fair pricePremium
$23,199
Premium: fair price $23,199, original MSRP $29,145, estimated dealer cost $26,813 to $27,979.
Limited
$25,284
Limited: fair price $25,284, original MSRP $33,595, estimated dealer cost $30,907 to $32,251.
Wilderness
$26,886
Wilderness: fair price $26,886, original MSRP $36,995, estimated dealer cost $34,035 to $35,515.
base
—
base: fair price not available, original MSRP $26,945, estimated dealer cost $24,789 to $25,867.
Touring
$27,066
Touring: fair price $27,066, original MSRP $37,495, estimated dealer cost $34,495 to $35,995.
Onyx Edition
$27,985
Onyx Edition: fair price $27,985, original MSRP $35,845, estimated dealer cost $32,977 to $34,411.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and fair price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2022 Subaru Outback runs about $26,007 in MT to $28,426 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 | $1,863 | $110+ | $27,669 |
| TX | $1,606 | $332 | $27,634 |
| FL | $1,542 | $1,074+ | $28,312 |
| NY | $1,028 | $371 | $27,095 |
| PA | $1,542 | $587 | $27,825 |
| IL | $1,606 | $683 | $27,985 |
| OH | $1,478 | $444 | $27,618 |
| GA | $1,799 | $637 | $28,132 |
| NC | $771 | $793 | $27,260 |
| WA | $1,670 | $215+ | $27,581 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $26,221 |
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
4 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2022 Subaru Outback.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Outback vehicles. The engine wiring harness may have been damaged, resulting in a loose electrical connection to the engine control unit (ECU).
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine wiring harness and ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRC-22.
Campaign 22V473000 · 01/07/2022
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Impreza and Outback vehicles. The incorrect paint clearcoat may have been applied, which can cause the windshield to be insufficiently bonded to the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Remedy: Subaru will offer owners a vehicle exchange or repurchase, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 21, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-22.
Campaign 22V712000 · 22/09/2022
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WRQ-23.
Campaign 23V755000 · 09/11/2023
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ODS sensors on the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-24.
Campaign 24V227000 · 22/03/2024
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Questions buyers ask
What is a fair price for a 2022 Subaru Outback?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $25,392, within a typical market range of $22,664 to $26,994.
Is the 2022 Subaru Outback cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $26,945, so a fair used price is roughly $1,553 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2022 Subaru Outback?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $26,007 in MT to $28,426 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2022 Subaru Outback?
There are about 49 days of national market supply for the 2022 Subaru Outback — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2022 Subaru Outback.
How much can you negotiate on a 2022 Subaru Outback?
Negotiating leverage rates 33/100 (moderate). ~49 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
What does the dealer pay for a 2022 Subaru Outback?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $24,789–$25,867 — its $26,945 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 9/13/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.