Used Subaru Ascent for Sale nearAmes, IA

How much does the Subaru Ascent cost in today's market?

Used Subaru Ascent prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Subaru Ascent's current nationwide average price is $28,146, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $28,047 over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Subaru Ascent a good car?

Yes — the Subaru Ascent is a strong pick if you want a family-focused three-row SUV with broad owner approval and a practical, safety-minded character. The all-generations owner rating is 4.8/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Ascent for its spacious cabin, family-friendly layout, and strong safety focus. Across the years, reviews also highlight its comfortable ride and everyday usefulness, with many shoppers appreciating the standard all-wheel-drive setup and generous interior packaging.

Expert reviews rate the 2021 and 2019 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on fuel economy, third-row comfort, and lane-centering behavior in recent expert-tested models.

38.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru Ascent models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Subaru Ascent as a family-friendly SUV with strong safety features, a comfortable ride, and broad everyday usefulness. Expert reviews also reinforce its practical character, especially its standard all-wheel drive and roomy cabin.

• Owners rate the Subaru Ascent between 4.4 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture looks encouraging, especially if you prioritize safety, space, and all-weather confidence.

What should I look for when buying a used Subaru Ascent?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 86.8% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: EyeSight driver assistance systems with forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, adaptive cruise control, and evasive steering assist.
• Infotainment: Subaru’s latest Starlink infotainment system with an 11.6-inch touchscreen display, Bluetooth, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and text-messaging capability.
• Fuel efficiency: When equipped with 20-inch wheels, the Ascent’s official EPA fuel economy ratings are 19 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, and 21 mpg in combined driving.

Which Subaru Ascent trim should I buy?

The 2024 Subaru Ascent offers these trims:

• Base: The entry trim brings the core Ascent formula, including standard all-wheel drive and the 260-horsepower turbocharged 2.4-liter engine.
• Premium: This is the best-value trim if you want a stronger equipment mix, and it adds the blind-spot monitoring system with rear cross-traffic alert.
• Onyx Edition: This trim adds a more distinctive look within the lineup.
• Limited: This trim adds more upscale comfort and convenience equipment.
• Onyx Edition Limited: This trim combines the Onyx Edition character with the Limited’s added equipment.
• Touring: This top trim adds a standard panoramic sunroof, premium Nappa leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, a navigation system, a 14-speaker Harman Kardon premium sound system, a camera-based rearview mirror, and a surround-view camera.

What Subaru Ascent do most buyers choose?

The Subaru Ascent years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2022.

Higher-volume years usually give you more shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare prices, trims, and deal quality. They also tend to be the years most buyers are cross-shopping, so inventory stays active.

What is the Subaru Ascent's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the lineup, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The largest drops are in the double-digit range, while the newer model years show somewhat smaller declines. That pattern suggests recent Ascent models are still adjusting in price, but they remain active in the used market.

The 2023, 2024, and 2020 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Subaru Ascent safe?

• 2024: 8/10
• 2022: 9/10
• 2021: 9/10
• 2020: 10/10
• 2019: 9/10

The 2024 Ascent’s EyeSight suite includes forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, adaptive cruise control, and evasive steering assist.

For the safest used buy, the 2020 model posts the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

Should I buy a used Subaru Ascent now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −11.64% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −9.86%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 38.2% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 38.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $31,986. The Subaru Ascent offers a roomy, family-focused cabin with standard all-wheel drive and a practical layout that suits everyday use.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Every 2024 Ascent has a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine making 260 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 277 pound-feet of torque between 2,000 and 4,800 rpm, and when equipped with 20-inch wheels, the Ascent’s official EPA fuel economy ratings are 19 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, and 21 mpg in combined driving.
• Tech: Subaru equips the 2024 Ascent with its latest Starlink infotainment system, an 11.6-inch touchscreen display mounted in portrait orientation, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and a surround-view camera.
• Safety: The 2024 Ascent’s EyeSight package equips the SUV with forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, adaptive cruise control, and evasive steering assist.
• Starting price: The 2024 Ascent lineup ranges from $34,395 to $48,695.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2021 Subaru Ascent compare to the 2021 Honda Pilot?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2021 Subaru Ascent:

• Pros: Standard all-wheel drive, Plenty of cargo space, 19 cupholders!.
• Cons: Uninspired styling.

2021 Honda Pilot:

• Pros: Spacious, Easy-to-use technology, Stylish design.
• Cons: Fairly pedestrian performance, Irritating transmission.

Our experts score the 2021 Subaru Ascent 8.5/10 and the 2021 Honda Pilot 7.2/10. The Subaru brings standard all-wheel drive and more cargo-friendly practicality, while the Honda leans into spaciousness and easier tech. The Ascent also has the lower average used price and a stronger deal share, while the Pilot offers more horsepower and more listings.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.