NE is the cheapest state at -3% and CO the priciest at +7%.
Subaru Ascent price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | 6 | |
| 2025 | — | 20 | |
| 2024 | — | 13 | |
| 2023 | — | 22 | |
| 2022 | — | 25 | |
| 2021 | — | 27 | |
| 2020 | 1.5× | 35 | |
| 2019 | 1.7× | 52 |
For the 2023 model year, the Subaru Ascent has a median asking price of $30,488; the Toyota Highlander asks $30,988, the Jeep Grand Cherokee $27,988 and the Ford Explorer $26,995. Only the Toyota Highlander asks more.
Dealer or private seller
On the Subaru Ascent the dealer markup works out at 0% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 363 | +2.2% | $22,794 |
| Private seller | 67 | +1.9% | $20,327 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 338 | +4.2% | $22,730 |
| Rebuilt | 64 | -5.9% | $21,773 |
| Salvage | 12 | -19.1% | $18,212 |
Branded titles are harder to insure, finance and resell, so check the exact car first: run its VIN against the records.
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2019 Ascent, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 50–75k and 125–150k bands the asking price falls 31%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 50–75k miles | 25 | |
| 75–100k miles | 41 | |
| 100–125k miles | 19 | |
| 125–150k miles | 26 |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Subaru Ascent asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is CO at +7%, cheapest NE at -3% — 10 points apart, which on a $21,099 car is roughly $2,131.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| NE | 21 | |
| NC | 14 | |
| NV | 15 | |
| WA | 50 | |
| CA | 47 | |
| MN | 54 | |
| OR | 102 | |
| CO | 71 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Subaru Ascent cost?
The median asking price is $21,099 across 494 live listings. A 2019 asks about $15,995 and a 2026 about $39,997.
Is a used Ascent cheaper than a Toyota Highlander?
About the same. For the 2023 model year the Ascent has a median asking price of $30,488 and the Toyota Highlander $30,988.
Is it cheaper to buy a Ascent from a private seller?
Barely. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 2.2% above and private sellers 1.9% above.
How much value does a Ascent lose per 25,000 miles?
About 12% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2019 Ascent, measured from the 50–75k band to the 125–150k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Subaru Ascent valuation tool.
How much less is a rebuilt-title Ascent worth?
A rebuilt-title Ascent asks 6% less than the median for its model year (64 listings): about $1,799 off a 2023 at $30,488.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Ascent?
Of the states with enough listings, NE asks least at -3.2% against the national median, and CO most at +6.9%. On the typical $21,099 Ascent that spread is about $2,131.
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