Used Subaru Ascent for Sale nearBakersfield, CA

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 $28,431, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $28,089 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 appeal across model years. The all-generations owner rating is 4.79/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Ascent for its spacious cabin, family-friendly layout, and safety-focused character. Comfort and everyday drivability also come up often, along with the confidence that comes from standard all-wheel drive and practical seating flexibility.

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

The main trade-offs center on fuel economy, third-row space, and the way some recent models handle lane-centering assistance. Those are the recurring compromises to weigh if you want the Ascent’s space and safety strengths.

39.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru Ascent models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Subaru Ascent as a dependable family SUV with strong safety-minded appeal and a comfortable, practical cabin. Expert commentary also reinforces its reputation for everyday usefulness and all-weather confidence.

• Owners rate the Subaru Ascent between 4.4 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you prioritize well-kept examples with clean history reports and strong maintenance records.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 88% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: EyeSight driver assistance system 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, and wireless Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: 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 includes the 11.6-inch Starlink touchscreen, wired smartphone integration, four USB ports, and standard all-wheel drive, making it the value-focused starting point.
• Premium: This trim adds blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert and is the first step up if you want more driver-assistance coverage.
• Onyx Edition: This version adds a distinct appearance package for shoppers who want a more individualized look.
• Limited: This trim brings a more upscale equipment mix and serves as the stepping stone to the highest-spec versions.
• Onyx Edition Limited: This trim combines the Onyx Edition styling theme with the Limited’s richer feature set.
• Touring: The top trim adds a panoramic sunroof, premium Nappa leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, navigation, 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 choices, which can make it easier to compare trims, mileage, and condition. They also tend to be the years shoppers return to most often because inventory is deeper and pricing is easier to shop.

What is the Subaru Ascent's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the lineup, which can work in your favor as a used buyer. Most model years are posting double-digit declines, so recent Ascent pricing has been moving lower rather than staying firm. The smallest changes are still negative, which means values are easing across the board.

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 includes Subaru’s EyeSight driver assistance suite with 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 −11.45% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −10.04%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 40% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 39.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $32,439. The Subaru Ascent offers a roomy, family-friendly cabin with standard all-wheel drive and a practical three-row layout.

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 it returns 19 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, and 21 mpg combined.
• 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, and wireless Android Auto.
• 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.