Used Subaru Ascent for Sale near British Columbia

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 $30,172 CAD, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $30,172 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 owner appeal.

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 safety-focused character. They also highlight its comfortable ride and practical everyday usability, which fit well with its three-row mission.

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 recent expert-tested years.

32.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru Ascent models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Subaru Ascent as a comfortable, safety-minded family SUV with strong everyday usability. Across the model years in the data, reviews also point to a spacious cabin and a smooth driving experience.

• 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 if you prioritise well-kept examples with a solid service history.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: EyeSight collection of safety features and driver assistance systems, including forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centring assist, adaptive cruise control, and evasive steering assist.
• Infotainment: Subaru’s latest Starlink infotainment system with an 11.6-inch touchscreen display, Bluetooth, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and text-messaging capability.
• Fuel efficiency: The Ascent’s 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 gives you the Ascent’s core family-hauling formula and is the starting point for the lineup.
• Touring: Adds a panoramic sunroof in Canada and brings blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert and reverse automatic braking.
• Onyx: Adds a distinct appearance-focused step in the lineup.
• Limited: Adds a navigation system and a 14-speaker Harman Kardon premium sound system.
• Premier: Adds premium Nappa leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, and a surround-view camera, making it the best-equipped choice.

What Subaru Ascent do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to attract more shoppers because they offer a broader mix of availability, pricing, and newer features. That combination gives you more choice when you compare condition, mileage, and equipment.

What is the Subaru Ascent's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the lineup, which can work in your favour as a used buyer. The largest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while the older years show smaller declines. That creates a useful spread of value depending on how much you want to spend.

The 2021, 2020, 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

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 −22.23% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −14.27%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 36.1% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 33%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $33,054 CAD. The Subaru Ascent offers a spacious, family-friendly cabin that suits everyday hauling and road trips.

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, 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 CAD to $57,674 CAD.

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.

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