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.

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.

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.

2021 Subaru Ascent

4 trims · SUV

Starting MSRP

$32,295 – $45,445

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★★

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Subaru Ascent? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

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 2026-07-12). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2021 Subaru Ascent trims

Base
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
Premium
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
Limited
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
Touring
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

Compare 2021 Subaru Ascent trim specifications
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: Basegas
Premiumgas
Limitedgas
Touringgas
Fuel type: Baseregular unleaded
Premiumregular unleaded
Limitedregular unleaded
Touringregular unleaded
Cylinders: Baseflat 4
Premiumflat 4
Limitedflat 4
Touringflat 4
Displacement: Base2.4 L
Premium2.4 L
Limited2.4 L
Touring2.4 L
Horsepower: Base260 hp
Premium260 hp
Limited260 hp
Touring260 hp
Torque: Base277 lb-ft
Premium277 lb-ft
Limited277 lb-ft
Touring277 lb-ft
Transmission: Basecontinuously variable-speed automatic
Premiumcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Limitedcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Touringcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Baseall wheel drive
Premiumall wheel drive
Limitedall wheel drive
Touringall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: BaseSUV
PremiumSUV
LimitedSUV
TouringSUV
Doors: Base5
Premium5
Limited5
Touring5
Seating: Base8
Premium8
Limited8
Touring7
Length: Base196.8 in
Premium196.8 in
Limited196.8 in
Touring196.8 in
Width: Base76 in
Premium76 in
Limited76 in
Touring76 in
Height: Base71.6 in
Premium71.6 in
Limited71.6 in
Touring71.6 in
Wheelbase: Base113.8 in
Premium113.8 in
Limited113.8 in
Touring113.8 in
Ground clearance: Base8.7 in
Premium8.7 in
Limited8.7 in
Touring8.7 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: Base17.8 cu ft
Premium17.8 cu ft
Limited17.8 cu ft
Touring17.6 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: Base86.5 cu ft
Premium86.5 cu ft
Limited86.5 cu ft
Touring86 cu ft
Max towing: Base2,000 lbs
Premium5,000 lbs
Limited5,000 lbs
Touring5,000 lbs
Curb weight: Base4,430 lbs
Premium4,477 lbs
Limited4,499 lbs
Touring4,603 lbs
Fuel tank: Base19.3 gal
Premium19.3 gal
Limited19.3 gal
Touring19.3 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Base23
Premium23
Limited22
Touring22
City MPG: Base21
Premium21
Limited20
Touring20
Highway MPG: Base27
Premium27
Limited26
Touring26

Full specifications by trim
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