A 2021 Subaru Ascent still asks 50% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 87 suvs we price, that ranks #37, above the 47% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 1 (−25%), after which losses ease to about 11.8% a year. Mileage costs it 51%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 202 listings.
Subaru Ascent value by year
A 2020 and a 2019 ask almost the same, $16,999 against $16,900, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $29,995 | $48,900 | 7 | |
| 2025 | $25,700 | $41,900 | 19 | |
| 2024 | $23,491 | $30,900 | 11 | |
| 2023 | $22,997 | $34,995 | 24 | |
| 2022 | $15,950 | $28,988 | 20 | |
| 2021 | $14,995 | $24,200 | 29 | |
| 2020 | $14,000 | $22,700 | 35 | |
| 2019 | $12,900 | $21,500 | 57 |
How the Subaru Ascent depreciates
The newest Subaru Ascent has a median asking price of $39,999; a 7-year-older one runs about $16,900 — roughly 58% lost over 7 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Subaru Ascent hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota Highlander keeps 55%, the Jeep Grand Cherokee 43% and the Ford Explorer 43%, against 50% for the Ascent. The Ascent holds value better than the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ford Explorer, but not the Toyota Highlander.
The Subaru Ascent market right now
Adjust your Subaru Ascent value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Subaru Ascent about 51% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2025 Subaru Ascent: a dealer trade-in offer is around $25,700, selling private-party nets about $29,991, and a lot asks near $41,900 — a $16,200 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Ascent costs a median 3% more from a private seller than from a dealer, across the 4 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Subaru Ascent price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $24,750 (6) | $23,988 (39) | −3% |
| 2021 | $22,500 (10) | $19,995 (51) | −11% |
| 2020 | $18,350 (25) | $17,995 (71) | −2% |
| 2019 | $16,800 (23) | $16,945 (108) | +1% |
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Subaru Ascent value FAQ
How much is a Subaru Ascent worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $16,900 to $39,999 across 8 model years. A 2025 is worth about $29,991, the median of 19 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Subaru Ascent's value?
Among Ascents from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $32,399, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $10,999; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 51%.
Which Subaru Ascent year is the best value?
A 2020 and a 2019 ask almost the same, $16,999 against $16,900, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a Subaru Ascent cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a dealer: for the same model year, private sellers ask a median 3% more, across 4 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Ascent hold value better than the Toyota Highlander?
No: over 5 years the Ascent keeps 50% of its value and the Toyota Highlander 55%, by the median asking prices of the 2026 and 2021 model years.
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