New Subaru Ascent for Sale nearGarden Prairie, IL

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 $28,214, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $28,082 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 4.8/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Ascent for its spacious cabin, family-friendly layout, and strong safety focus. Across the model years, you also see recurring praise for comfort and smooth driving manners, along with useful everyday features that make it easy to live with.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in recent expert reviews center on fuel economy, styling, and lane-centering behavior.

34.1% 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 cabin. Expert reviews also reinforce its practical character, especially for shoppers who want a three-row SUV built around everyday usefulness.

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

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable overall, but you should still check service history carefully and pay close attention to how the vehicle has been maintained.

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 systems 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, 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 keeps the Ascent focused on value and core family utility, and it is the best-value trim for shoppers who want the essentials.
• Premium: Adds the blind-spot monitoring system with rear cross-traffic alert, making it a smart step up if you want more driver-assistance coverage.
• Onyx Edition: Adds a distinct appearance and sits above Premium in the lineup.
• Limited: Brings a more upscale equipment mix and serves as the stepping stone to the top trims.
• Onyx Edition Limited: Adds a more distinctive look and more premium equipment than the lower trims.
• Touring: 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 more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, mileage, and price combination. They also usually sit in the sweet spot between newer features and lower used-car pricing.

What is the Subaru Ascent's resale value?

Most Subaru Ascent model years are showing double-digit year-over-year price declines, which creates more room for used buyers to find value. The newer model years are also moving down, so recent inventory may be especially worth watching if you want a later-model Ascent at a lower price than before.

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 Subaru Ascent includes the 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 −11.41% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −9.86%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $32,134. The Subaru Ascent offers a roomy, family-focused cabin that makes it easy to live with every day.

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, the Ascent’s official EPA fuel economy ratings are 19 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, and 21 mpg in combined driving.
• 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: 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.

How does the 2021 Subaru Ascent compare to the 2021 Honda Pilot?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2021 Subaru Ascent:

• Pros: Standard all-wheel drive, Plenty of cargo space, 19 cupholders!.
• Cons: Uninspired styling.

2021 Honda Pilot:

• Pros: Spacious, Easy-to-use technology, Stylish design.
• Cons: Fairly pedestrian performance, Irritating transmission.

Our experts score the 2021 Subaru Ascent 8.5/10 and the 2021 Honda Pilot 7.2/10. The Ascent stands out for standard all-wheel drive, cargo space, and a more value-oriented used price, while the Pilot counters with a roomier-feeling cabin and easier-to-use technology. If you want the stronger all-weather setup and a lower average used price, the Ascent is the more compelling pick; if you prioritize a more stylish design and a larger listing pool, the Pilot has its own appeal.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.