Certified
2023 Subaru Ascent
Onyx Edition Limited
Autumn Green Metallic•gray
$33,289
Grand Forks Kia
Grand Forks, ND
2021 Subaru Ascent
4 trims · SUV
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
★★★★★
5 / 5 overall
Frontal (driver)★★★★★
Frontal (passenger)★★★★★
Side (driver)★★★★★
Side (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★★☆
Source: NHTSA · 2 recalls on record
Subaru Ascent for sale
40 live listings from $18,499 · median $31,999
- 44,041 mi
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Pricing
How much should you pay for the Subaru Ascent? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates, then shop live inventory.
MSRP by trim
Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.
Purchase information
Based on Base
Total price (Base MSRP)
$32,295
Typical monthly
$639/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
Open loan calculatorCompare 2021 Subaru Ascent trims
- MSRP
- $32,295
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 21/27
- Horsepower
- 260 hp
- Torque
- 277 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2.4L flat 4 gas
- Seating
- 8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 86.5
- Max towing
- 2,000 lbs
- MSRP
- $34,795
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 21/27
- Horsepower
- 260 hp
- Torque
- 277 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2.4L flat 4 gas
- Seating
- 8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 86.5
- Max towing
- 5,000 lbs
- MSRP
- $39,595
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 20/26
- Horsepower
- 260 hp
- Torque
- 277 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2.4L flat 4 gas
- Seating
- 8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 86.5
- Max towing
- 5,000 lbs
- MSRP
- $45,445
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 20/26
- Horsepower
- 260 hp
- Torque
- 277 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2.4L flat 4 gas
- Seating
- 7
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 86
- Max towing
- 5,000 lbs
| Spec | Base | Premium | Limited | Touring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $32,295 | $34,795 | $39,595 | $45,445 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 21/27 | 21/27 | 20/26 | 20/26 |
| Horsepower | 260 hp | 260 hp | 260 hp | 260 hp |
| Torque | 277 lb-ft | 277 lb-ft | 277 lb-ft | 277 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2.4L flat 4 gas | 2.4L flat 4 gas | 2.4L flat 4 gas | 2.4L flat 4 gas |
| Seating | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 86.5 | 86.5 | 86.5 | 86 |
| Max towing | 2,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- BasegasPremiumgasLimitedgasTouringgas
- Fuel type
- Baseregular unleadedPremiumregular unleadedLimitedregular unleadedTouringregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- Baseflat 4Premiumflat 4Limitedflat 4Touringflat 4
- Displacement
- Base2.4 LPremium2.4 LLimited2.4 LTouring2.4 L
- Horsepower
- Base260 hpPremium260 hpLimited260 hpTouring260 hp
- Torque
- Base277 lb-ftPremium277 lb-ftLimited277 lb-ftTouring277 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Basecontinuously variable-speed automaticPremiumcontinuously variable-speed automaticLimitedcontinuously variable-speed automaticTouringcontinuously variable-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- Baseall wheel drivePremiumall wheel driveLimitedall wheel driveTouringall wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- BaseSUVPremiumSUVLimitedSUVTouringSUV
- Doors
- Base5Premium5Limited5Touring5
- Seating
- Base8Premium8Limited8Touring7
- Length
- Base196.8 inPremium196.8 inLimited196.8 inTouring196.8 in
- Width
- Base76 inPremium76 inLimited76 inTouring76 in
- Height
- Base71.6 inPremium71.6 inLimited71.6 inTouring71.6 in
- Wheelbase
- Base113.8 inPremium113.8 inLimited113.8 inTouring113.8 in
- Ground clearance
- Base8.7 inPremium8.7 inLimited8.7 inTouring8.7 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- Base17.8 cu ftPremium17.8 cu ftLimited17.8 cu ftTouring17.6 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- Base86.5 cu ftPremium86.5 cu ftLimited86.5 cu ftTouring86 cu ft
- Max towing
- Base2,000 lbsPremium5,000 lbsLimited5,000 lbsTouring5,000 lbs
- Curb weight
- Base4,430 lbsPremium4,477 lbsLimited4,499 lbsTouring4,603 lbs
- Fuel tank
- Base19.3 galPremium19.3 galLimited19.3 galTouring19.3 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- Base23Premium23Limited22Touring22
- City MPG
- Base21Premium21Limited20Touring20
- Highway MPG
- Base27Premium27Limited26Touring26
| Spec | Base | Premium | Limited | Touring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | flat 4 | flat 4 | flat 4 | flat 4 |
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.4 L |
| Horsepower | 260 hp | 260 hp | 260 hp | 260 hp |
| Torque | 277 lb-ft | 277 lb-ft | 277 lb-ft | 277 lb-ft |
| Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Body type | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Doors | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Seating | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Length | 196.8 in | 196.8 in | 196.8 in | 196.8 in |
| Width | 76 in | 76 in | 76 in | 76 in |
| Height | 71.6 in | 71.6 in | 71.6 in | 71.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 113.8 in | 113.8 in | 113.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.7 in | 8.7 in | 8.7 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||||
| Cargo capacity | 17.8 cu ft | 17.8 cu ft | 17.8 cu ft | 17.6 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 86.5 cu ft | 86.5 cu ft | 86.5 cu ft | 86 cu ft |
| Max towing | 2,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,430 lbs | 4,477 lbs | 4,499 lbs | 4,603 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 19.3 gal | 19.3 gal | 19.3 gal | 19.3 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||||
| Combined MPG | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
| City MPG | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
| Highway MPG | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
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2021 Subaru Ascent FAQ
- How much does the 2021 Subaru Ascent cost?
- The 2021 Subaru Ascent has a starting MSRP of $32,295, ranging up to $45,445 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $32,295; Premium from $34,795; Limited from $39,595; Touring from $45,445. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $18,499.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Subaru Ascent?
- The 2021 Subaru Ascent achieves up to 23 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much cargo space does the 2021 Subaru Ascent have?
- The 2021 Subaru Ascent offers up to 86.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
- How much can the 2021 Subaru Ascent tow?
- The 2021 Subaru Ascent has a maximum towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.
- Is the 2021 Subaru Ascent safe?
- The 2021 Subaru Ascent earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
- How many trims does the 2021 Subaru Ascent come in?
- The 2021 Subaru Ascent is available in 4 trims across SUV body styles with all wheel drive.