2012
Subaru Legacy

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$20,995
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Available trims

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  • 4dr Sdn H4 Man 2.5i
    Starts at
    $19,995
    19 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas Flat 4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn H4 Auto 2.5i
    Starts at
    $20,995
    23 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas Flat 4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn H4 Man 2.5i Premium
    Starts at
    $21,295
    19 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas Flat 4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn H4 Auto 2.5i PZEV
    Starts at
    $21,295
    23 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas Flat 4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn H4 Auto 2.5i Premium
    Starts at
    $22,295
    23 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas Flat 4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn H4 Auto 2.5i Premium PZEV
    Starts at
    $22,595
    23 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas Flat 4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn H6 Auto 3.6R
    Starts at
    $25,095
    18 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas Flat 6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn H4 Auto 2.5i Limited
    Starts at
    $25,595
    23 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas Flat 4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn H4 Auto 2.5i Limited PZEV
    Starts at
    $25,895
    23 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas Flat 4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn H6 Auto 3.6R Premium
    Starts at
    $26,295
    18 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas Flat 6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn H6 Auto 3.6R Limited
    Starts at
    $28,595
    18 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas Flat 6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn H4 Man 2.5GT Limited
    Starts at
    $31,595
    18 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Gas Flat 4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Larger, restyled interior
Three engine choices
Standard AWD
Manual or automatic
Newly available stereos

The good & the bad

The good

Responsive steering
Roomy backseat
Good gas mileage for an AWD car
Available turbocharged drivetrain
Well-equipped base model

The bad

Middling cabin materials
Significant body roll in base model
Road noise
Crosswind susceptibility
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Safety review

Based on the 2012 Subaru Legacy base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Rollover rating
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
3/5
10.1%
Risk of rollover
10.1%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 years / 80,000 miles
Basic
Coverage available for purchase
Dealer certification
152-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

91% of drivers recommend this car
4.6 / 5
Based on 48 reviews
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Comfort 4.6
Interior 4.3
Performance 4.3
Value 4.6
Exterior 4.5
Reliability 4.8

Most recent

By Kurt Rau from Kalispell MT,
Owns this car
October 19, 2020

Most Reliable Car I have Driven

This car drives very well especially in wintery conditions. The car also has blue tooth which can connect a phone or mp3 player for playing music.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 4.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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By Jmcn from Bangor, ME
Owns this car
August 25, 2020

Excellent car

Excellent car, comfortable ride, great gas mileage almost 32 on the highway, i'm 6'3 and it was comfortable, stylish and loaded with all options you'd ever want which was nice for the price point
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 3.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2012 Subaru Legacy?

The 2012 Subaru Legacy is available in 7 trim levels:

  • 2.5GT Limited (1 style)
  • 2.5i (3 styles)
  • 2.5i Limited (2 styles)
  • 2.5i Premium (3 styles)
  • 3.6R (1 style)
  • 3.6R Limited (1 style)
  • 3.6R Premium (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2012 Subaru Legacy?

The 2012 Subaru Legacy offers up to 19 MPG in city driving and 27 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2012 Subaru Legacy reliable?

The 2012 Subaru Legacy has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2012 Subaru Legacy owners.

Is the 2012 Subaru Legacy a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2012 Subaru Legacy. 91.7% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.6 / 5
Based on 48 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.6
  • Interior: 4.3
  • Performance: 4.3
  • Value: 4.6
  • Exterior: 4.5
  • Reliability: 4.8

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