Used Subaru Ascent for Sale nearForest Hills, NY

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 $28,261, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $28,055 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 used 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 4.79/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its spacious cabin, family-friendly layout, and safety features. They also frequently highlight the comfortable ride and smooth driving feel, along with the Subaru character that makes it easy to live with day to day.

Expert reviews point to a few recurring trade-offs: fuel economy is a common concern, the interior design can feel dated, and lane-centering behavior draws criticism in recent years.

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

37.9% 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 useful cabin. Expert coverage also reinforces its practical, everyday character and broad appeal for buyers who want a dependable three-row layout.

• 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 choose carefully and verify history, maintenance, and condition before you buy.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 87.1% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: EyeSight driver assistance system
• Infotainment: Subaru Starlink infotainment system with an 11.6-inch touchscreen, 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 core Ascent formula and is the least expensive way into the lineup.
• Premium: This trim adds the blind-spot monitoring system with rear cross-traffic alert, making it a smart value choice if you want more driver-assistance coverage.
• Onyx Edition: This trim adds a distinct appearance and sits above Premium in the lineup.
• Limited: This trim adds a more upscale equipment mix and serves as the step up before the higher-end versions.
• Onyx Edition Limited: This trim builds on the Limited with the Onyx Edition treatment for shoppers who want a more distinctive look.
• Touring: This trim adds the 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 tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, more pricing flexibility, and a better chance of finding the trim and condition you want.

What is the Subaru Ascent's resale value?

Most model years in the Ascent lineup are showing clear year-over-year price declines, which can work in your favor as a used buyer. The biggest drops are in the double digits, while the newer years are falling a bit less sharply. That pattern suggests you may find stronger value in recent used examples than you would in a model that has already absorbed a larger share of its early price movement.

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

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 −11.43% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −9.79%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $32,216. 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.
• 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: 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 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.