Used Subaru Ascent for Sale near Hay Lakes, AB

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 $30,670 CAD, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $30,567 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 choice 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 its spacious cabin, family-friendly layout, and safety features. They also tend to highlight its comfortable ride and practical everyday usability.

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

The main trade-offs centre on fuel economy, the third row, and interior design, with recent expert reviews also pointing to lane-centring behaviour as a recurring annoyance.

32.4% 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 features and a practical interior. Expert reviews reinforce that reputation by highlighting its standard all-wheel drive, useful cabin layout, and broad everyday usability.

• 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: Subaru’s EyeSight collection of safety features and driver assistance systems
• Infotainment: Subaru’s latest Starlink infotainment system with an 11.6-inch touchscreen display, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 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, making it the value-focused starting point.
• 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 treatment for shoppers who want a more styled look.
• Limited: Adds navigation and a 14-speaker Harman Kardon premium sound system.
• Premier: 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, 2022, and 2024.

These higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, colour, and price. They also often sit in the sweet spot between newer features and more accessible pricing.

What is the Subaru Ascent's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the lineup, which can work in your favour if you are shopping used. The largest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while the older examples also show meaningful price movement. Overall, that creates more room for value-minded buyers to find a well-equipped Ascent at a lower asking price than when it was newer.

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 Subaru 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 −22.86% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −11.92%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 34% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 31%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $34,221 CAD. The Subaru Ascent offers a spacious, family-friendly cabin that makes it easy to live with every day.

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: It has 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 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.