Used Subaru Ascent for Sale near Brighton, NS

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 $30,544 CAD, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $30,338 CAD over the past year.

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 pick if you want a family-focused three-row SUV with broad appeal across its model years. 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. Review summaries also point to comfortable driving manners and solid everyday usability as recurring strengths.

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

The main trade-offs centre on fuel economy, interior design age, and lane-centering behaviour in the newest model year, so the best fit is usually a shopper who values space, safety, and all-weather confidence over the latest polish.

33.3% 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 spacious interior. Expert commentary reinforces that reputation by highlighting its practical layout, all-wheel-drive confidence, and broad everyday usefulness.

• 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 prioritise a well-kept example with a clear service history and a careful pre-purchase inspection.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: EyeSight driver assistance technology with forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centring assist, adaptive cruise control, and evasive steering assist.
• Infotainment: Subaru Starlink infotainment with an 11.6-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and text-messaging capability.
• 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 core Ascent formula, including standard all-wheel drive and the turbocharged 2.4-litre engine; it suits buyers who want the lowest-cost way into the model.
• Touring: This trim adds a panoramic sunroof and the blind-spot monitoring system with rear cross-traffic alert and reverse automatic braking, making it a strong step up for shoppers who want more convenience and confidence.
• Onyx: The Onyx trim adds a distinct appearance treatment and sits in the middle of the lineup for buyers who want a more individual look.
• Limited: This trim adds a navigation system and a 14-speaker Harman Kardon premium sound system, making it the best-value choice for shoppers who want a richer feature set.
• Premier: The Premier trim adds premium Nappa leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, a surround-view camera, and the most complete equipment list in the lineup.

What Subaru Ascent do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-listing years usually attract more shoppers because they offer a wider selection of trims, prices, and equipment combinations. That makes them easier to compare side by side when you want the best balance of value and availability.

What is the Subaru Ascent's resale value?

Prices are down across every model year shown, which is good news if you are shopping used and want more SUV for your money. The steepest drops are in the newer model years, while the older years still show meaningful year-over-year declines. That creates a broad buying window where you can target either lower entry pricing or a newer model with a larger discount.

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

The 2024 Ascent’s EyeSight package includes forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centring assist, adaptive cruise control, and evasive steering assist.

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 −23.21% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −13.49%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 32.6% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 31.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $33,661 CAD. The Subaru Ascent offers a spacious, 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, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and a 14-speaker Harman Kardon surround-sound system.
• 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 ranges from $44,674 to $57,674, including the destination charge of $2,295 and other dealer fees.

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 October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.