Used Subaru Ascent for Sale nearSan Luis Obispo, 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 $29,093, and its year-round low is $28,095.93. That puts the model's pricing in a fairly tight band across the year, with recent model years carrying the highest averages. 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 clear emphasis on practicality. 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. Reviewers also repeatedly highlight its comfortable ride and everyday usefulness, especially for buyers who need seating flexibility 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 expert-tested years.

30.5% 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 roomy interior. Expert commentary also reinforces its practical character and everyday usability across the lineup.

• 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 overall, with the biggest watch item being how each individual vehicle has been maintained and used.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 87.8% — 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: latest Starlink infotainment system with an 11.6-inch touchscreen display mounted in portrait orientation, 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 gives you the Ascent’s turbocharged 2.4-liter engine, standard all-wheel drive, and the core family-SUV formula at the lowest price point.
• Premium: This is the best-value trim if you want the strongest mix of everyday equipment and added confidence, including blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.
• Onyx Edition: This trim adds a more distinctive look and a more individualized appearance for shoppers who want extra style.
• Limited: This trim brings a more upscale feel with added comfort and convenience equipment.
• Onyx Edition Limited: This version combines the Onyx Edition’s styling with the Limited’s upgraded 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.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a wider selection of trims, prices, and mileage levels to compare. They also sit close enough to the newest models to keep many of the Ascent’s core family-friendly strengths in play.

What is the Subaru Ascent's resale value?

Prices are down across every model year shown, which creates more room for used buyers to find value. The steepest drops are in the double digits for several years, while the newest recent years are falling too, just at a somewhat smaller pace. That pattern suggests you can shop with leverage across the lineup rather than waiting for a single standout year.

The 2023, 2024, and 2022 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 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 −11.29% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −9.05%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 30.2% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 30.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $33,534. The Subaru Ascent offers a spacious, 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.
• 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: To help you avoid a collision in the first place, 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, not including the destination charge of $1,345.

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 2028 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.