Used Subaru Ascent for Sale near Belwood, ON

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 $30,903 CAD, and over the past year that average reached a low of $30,518 CAD. Recently, prices have come down for the 2022, 2023, and 2024 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 choice if you want a family-focused three-row SUV with broad owner approval and a clear emphasis on safety and 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 features. Comfort and everyday usability also come up often, along with the model’s smooth driving character and versatile seating.

Expert reviews rate the 2022 and 2024 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs centre on fuel economy, interior design, and lane-centring behaviour in the newest model years. If you value a roomy, safety-first SUV with standard all-wheel drive, the Ascent makes a compelling used buy.

30.5% 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 comfortable day-to-day manners. Expert coverage also reinforces its family-friendly character and standard safety focus across the model line.

• 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 a well-kept example and pay attention to maintenance history and overall condition.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Subaru’s EyeSight driver-assist system.
• Infotainment: Subaru’s latest Starlink infotainment system with an 11.6-inch touchscreen display, Bluetooth, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: The official Natural Resources Canada fuel economy ratings are 12.3 litres per 100 kilometres in the city, 9.4 on the highway, and 11.0 in combined driving.

Which Subaru Ascent trim should I buy?

The 2024 Subaru Ascent offers these trims:

• Convenience: The entry trim brings the turbocharged 2.4-litre engine, CVT, standard all-wheel drive, and the core family-focused Ascent formula at the lowest price point.
• Touring: This trim adds a panoramic sunroof in Canada and brings in blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert and reverse automatic braking.
• Onyx: This version adds a distinct blacked-out look for shoppers who want a more expressive appearance.
• Limited: This trim adds a navigation system and a 14-speaker Harman Kardon premium sound system.
• Premier: The top trim adds premium Nappa leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, a surround-view camera, and the most complete equipment set in the lineup.

What Subaru Ascent do most buyers choose?

The Subaru Ascent years with the most listings are 2023, 2022, and 2024.

These higher-volume model years tend to attract more shoppers because they offer a strong mix of availability, familiar equipment, and broad family appeal. More listings also give you more room to compare condition, mileage, and pricing before you buy.

What is the Subaru Ascent's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the model line, which can work in your favour if you are shopping used. The largest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while the smaller declines in the middle years suggest those versions have stayed comparatively steadier. That pattern gives you a useful spread of value depending on how new you want to go.

The 2021, 2022, and 2023 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

Subaru’s EyeSight driver-assist suite is standard on the 2024 Ascent. For the safest used buy, the 2022 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Subaru Ascent now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −20.69% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −12.34%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 31.9% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 29.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $34,433 CAD. The Subaru Ascent offers a roomy, family-friendly cabin with standard all-wheel drive and a strong safety-first character.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Every 2024 Ascent has a turbocharged 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine making 260 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 277 pound-feet of torque between 2,000 and 4,800 rpm, and the official Natural Resources Canada fuel economy ratings are 12.3 litres per 100 kilometres in the city, 9.4 on the highway, and 11.0 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-centring assist, adaptive cruise control, and evasive steering assist.
• Starting price: In Canada, the 2024 Ascent lineup starts at $44,674.

If you're buying used today, the 2023 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 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.