2018 Subaru Outback value

2018 Subaru Outback
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In Good condition, a 2018 Subaru Outback is likely worth $8,175–$10,950 as a trade-in, $12,950–$15,300 in a private sale and $14,100–$16,650 at dealer retail, per Kelley Blue Book (fetched Oct 23, 2026); dealers were typically asking $20,990 (median of 21 cited listings on iSeeCars and Carvana, Oct 23, 2026).

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What you'd likely get

If you…Range
Trade-in at a dealer
What a dealer typically credits you toward another car.
$8,175–$10,950
Private-party sale
Selling yourself to another person.
$12,950–$15,300
Dealer retail (fair purchase)
What buyers typically pay a dealer.
$14,100–$16,650

Source: Kelley Blue Book, Good condition, fetched Oct 23, 2026, valid through 10/23/2026. Ranges span the styles KBB lists for this year. Edmunds per-model ranges: not available (not collected).

Typical dealer asking price: $20,990 (21 listings, Oct 23, 2026, iSeeCars and Carvana). Asking prices are what dealers list, not what they pay you. See the listings

Typical dealer asking price

$20,990

Median of 21 dealer listings. Typical range $18,790–$21,990 (middle 50%) from 21 cited comparable listings observed Oct 23, 2026–Oct 23, 2026.

See all 21 cited comparables
Asking prices as shown on each source page; miles marked ≈ were rounded to the nearest 1,000 by the source. CSV · JSON
PriceTrimMilesLocationSource
$8,9952.5i Limited189,558Aberdeen, MDiSeeCars (Oct 23, 2026)
$15,990--NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$16,9902.5i Premium≈97,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$18,5902.5i Premium≈73,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$18,590-≈89,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$18,990-≈69,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$18,9903.6R Touring≈99,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$19,590-≈67,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$19,990-≈83,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$20,590-≈87,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$20,9902.5i Limited≈54,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$20,9902.5i Limited≈57,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$20,990-≈46,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$21,5902.5i Limited≈49,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$21,5903.6R Limited≈61,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$21,9902.5i Limited≈56,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$21,9903.6R Limited≈67,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$21,990-≈71,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$23,590-≈48,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$25,990-≈26,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$29,5903.6R Limited≈11,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)

Method: Median of asking/sold prices of cited comparable 2018 Subaru Outback listings observed in the last 120 days. Minimum 5 comps required. How this works

Safety recalls (0)

NHTSA's recall database returned no recalls for the 2018 Subaru Outback model names we queried.

Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check a VIN-specific recall at NHTSA.

Fuel economy (22–28 MPG combined)

VersionCity/Hwy/CombEngine
Outback AWD Automatic (AV-S6)20/27/223.6L 6cyl · Regular · All-Wheel Drive
Outback AWD Automatic (AV-S7)25/32/282.5L 4cyl · Regular · All-Wheel Drive

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov · fetched Oct 23, 2026

NHTSA model names

NHTSA vPIC lists these Subaru model names for 2018: Outback.

Source: NHTSA vPIC · fetched Oct 23, 2026

Kelley Blue Book values

For a 2018 Subaru Outback in Good condition, KBB showed: fair purchase price $14,100–$16,650; private party $12,950–$15,300; trade-in $8,175–$10,950.

KBB values by style (6)
StyleFair purchasePrivate partyTrade-in
2.5i Premium Wagon 4D$14,100$12,950$9,200
2.5i Wagon 4D$14,450$13,200$8,175
2.5i Limited Wagon 4D$15,650$14,450$9,900
2.5i Touring Wagon 4D$16,450$15,150$10,950
3.6R Limited Wagon 4D$16,650$15,300$9,725
3.6R Touring Wagon 4D$16,500$15,200$10,850

Source: Kelley Blue Book, fetched Oct 23, 2026 · KBB values valid through 10/23/2026 · page hash bf87dc5d23a3. KBB figures are KBB's estimates, shown separately from our listing-based value.

2018 Subaru Outback specs

Fuel economy (city / hwy / combined)20–25 / 27–32 / 22–28 MPG (EPA)
Engine3.6L 6-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl (EPA)
Horsepower175 - 256 hp (KBB)
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S6), Automatic (AV-S7) (EPA)
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive (EPA)
Fuel typeRegular (EPA)
EPA size classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD (EPA)
Body stylesWagon 4D (KBB)
Cargo volume73.3 cu ft (KBB)
Trims / styles2.5i Premium Wagon 4D, 2.5i Wagon 4D, 2.5i Limited Wagon 4D, 2.5i Touring Wagon 4D, 3.6R Limited Wagon 4D, 3.6R Touring Wagon 4D (KBB)

Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov (fetched Oct 23, 2026) and Kelley Blue Book (fetched Oct 23, 2026); fields marked with another source cite that page and fetch date. Ranges span all versions listed.

Market context

US used car & truck prices (CPI index)

Latest: 182.2 (Sep 2026), -1.5% vs. a year earlier. Peak in the last 10 years: 216.9 (Feb 2022).

Sep 2016 – Sep 2026. National index (1982–84=100); it shows market direction, not the value of a specific car.

Source: FRED CUSR0000SETA02 (BLS) · fetched Oct 23, 2026

Questions

What is a 2018 Subaru Outback worth?

In Good condition, a 2018 Subaru Outback is likely worth $8,175–$10,950 as a trade-in, $12,950–$15,300 in a private sale and $14,100–$16,650 at dealer retail, per Kelley Blue Book (fetched Oct 23, 2026); dealers were typically asking $20,990 (median of 21 cited listings on iSeeCars and Carvana, Oct 23, 2026).

What is the trade-in value of a 2018 Subaru Outback?

Kelley Blue Book lists a trade-in range of $8,175–$10,950 for a 2018 Subaru Outback in Good condition (fetched Oct 23, 2026). Private-party: $12,950–$15,300. Dealer retail: $14,100–$16,650.

What do dealers ask for a used 2018 Subaru Outback?

Dealers typically ask about $20,990 for a 2018 Subaru Outback (median asking price; middle 50% $18,790–$21,990), based on 21 cited listings from iSeeCars and Carvana observed Oct 23, 2026.

What is the price range for a used 2018 Subaru Outback?

Asking prices in our 21 cited listings ran from $8,995 to $29,590; the middle half sat between $18,790 and $21,990.

How many miles do used 2018 Subaru Outback listings have?

The 20 listings with a mileage shown had 11,000–189,558 miles (median 67,000).

Where does this 2018 Subaru Outback value come from?

From 21 public listings on iSeeCars and Carvana, each linked below with its fetch date and a content hash of the page we read. Download them as CSV or JSON.

Does the 2018 Subaru Outback have recalls?

NHTSA returned no recalls for the 2018 Subaru Outback model names we queried (checked Oct 23, 2026).

What MPG does the 2018 Subaru Outback get?

EPA combined fuel economy for 2018 Subaru Outback versions ranges from 22 to 28 MPG, per fueleconomy.gov.

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