Used Subaru Ascent for Sale nearFayetteville, NC

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 $28,695, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $28,065 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 and a consistently high owner score. The all-generations owner rating is 4.79/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise its spacious cabin, family-friendly layout, and safety-focused character. They also highlight its comfortable ride and practical everyday usability, especially for households that want flexible seating and cargo room.

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

The main trade-offs center on fuel economy, interior design, and lane-centering behavior in recent years. If you value safety, space, and standard all-wheel drive, the Ascent fits that brief well.

36.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru Ascent models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Subaru Ascent as a comfortable, family-friendly SUV with strong safety appeal and a practical cabin. Expert coverage also reinforces its reputation for everyday usefulness, standard all-wheel drive, and broad utility across model years.

• 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 a well-kept example with a clean history and a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

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 package 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 mounted in portrait orientation, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto.
• 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 and is the starting point for the lineup.
• Premium: This trim adds blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert and is the best-value choice for many shoppers.
• Onyx Edition: This version adds a distinct appearance and a more upscale look.
• Limited: This trim adds leather-trimmed upholstery and reverse automatic braking.
• Onyx Edition Limited: This version builds on the Onyx Edition theme with additional equipment.
• Touring: This top trim adds a 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.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they offer a strong mix of availability, pricing, and familiar equipment. More listings also give you more room to compare condition, mileage, and deal quality before you buy.

What is the Subaru Ascent's resale value?

Most Subaru Ascent model years are showing double-digit year-over-year price declines, which creates better opportunities for used buyers. The newer models are also moving down in price, so recent inventory can be especially attractive if you want newer features without paying new-car pricing. The smallest declines are still meaningful, but they suggest some years are holding value better than others.

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 package 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 −11.62% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −9.67%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.3% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $32,772. The Subaru Ascent offers a spacious, family-friendly cabin with standard all-wheel drive and flexible seating 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.
• 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 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: Prices range 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 September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.