Used Subaru Ascent for Sale nearMonroe, LA

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 $28,486, and its nationwide average reached a low of $28,069 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 4.79/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its spacious cabin, family-friendly layout, and safety features. They also often highlight its comfortable ride and smooth driving feel, along with the everyday usefulness that comes from its seating and cargo 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 lane-centering behavior called out in recent expert testing.

38.2% 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 appeal, roomy packaging, and a comfortable driving experience. Expert coverage also reinforces its practical, family-first character and standard all-wheel-drive 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, the long-term ownership picture looks reassuring overall, especially if you prioritize a roomy, safety-focused SUV with broad owner satisfaction.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 87.6% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: EyeSight driver assistance system
• Infotainment: 11.6-inch Starlink touchscreen with 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: Standard all-wheel drive, the turbocharged 2.4-liter engine, and the core Ascent family-hauling formula make this the entry point.
• Premium: Adds the blind-spot monitoring system with rear cross-traffic alert, making it the best-value trim for many shoppers who want more everyday confidence.
• Onyx Edition: Adds a distinct appearance and a more individualized look within the lineup.
• Limited: Adds more upscale equipment and serves as the step up before the top trims.
• Onyx Edition Limited: Combines the Onyx Edition theme with the Limited’s added equipment.
• Touring: 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.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare and a wider spread of prices and deal quality. That usually makes it easier to find the right combination of features, mileage, and value.

What is the Subaru Ascent's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across every model year listed, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The largest drops are in the double digits, while the smaller declines still point to meaningful price softening across the lineup. That gives you several years to target depending on how much value you want to balance against age and equipment.

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

EyeSight driver assistance is standard across all trims.

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 −11.57% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −9.83%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 38.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $32,365. The Subaru Ascent offers a roomy, family-focused 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.
• 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 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.