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Subaru Ascent Depreciation & Resale Value
The Subaru Ascent is a three-row all-wheel-drive crossover and Subaru's largest passenger vehicle.
Market context: The published cohort is limited to the 2019 and 2020 launch years.
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At a glance
Key takeaways
Biggest drop
2020→2019
+5.5% in one year
Depreciation by Model Year
| Model year | Depreciation from MSRP |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 47.5% |
| 2019 | 53.0% |
Based on 400 real used-car listings. Each listing's price is adjusted to a standard 12,000 mi/year for its age and compared to the vehicle's original MSRP; figures reflect a 5% asking-to-sale estimate.
Resale Value by Age
Estimated value of a typical Subaru Ascent as it ages, from a ~$39,345 new price.
| Age | Retained | Est. value | Lost that year | Total lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 yr | 85% | $33,467 | −$5,878 | −$5,878 |
| 2 yrs | 77% | $30,285 | −$3,182 | −$9,060 |
| 3 yrs | 70% | $27,406 | −$2,879 | −$11,939 |
| 4 yrs | 63% | $24,800 | −$2,606 | −$14,545 |
| 5 yrs | 57% | $22,442 | −$2,358 | −$16,903 |
| 6 yrs | 52% | $20,309 | −$2,133 | −$19,036 |
| 7 yrs | 47% | $18,378 | −$1,931 | −$20,967 |
| 8 yrs | 42% | $16,631 | −$1,747 | −$22,714 |
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What's your Ascent worth?
Estimate a used Ascent's value from its year and mileage, using our depreciation model.
Estimated value
$18,400
about typical mileage
At 84,000 miles (about typical for a 7-year-old car, ~84,000 mi). Estimate only — actual value depends on condition, trim, options, and local demand.
Should You Buy a Used Subaru Ascent?
Thinking about a Subaru Ascent? It's an early resale snapshot with too little model-year history for a long-term verdict. Favor the Premium 7-Passenger trim for the best resale, and always pull a vehicle-history report before buying.
Pros
- The Premium 7-Passenger trim holds its value best if resale matters to you.
What Affects Subaru Ascent Resale Value
The 2020-to-2019 transition is where the Ascent bleeds the most value, dropping 5.5% points in one year.
Trim matters: the Premium 7-Passenger holds its value best (about 46.4% average depreciation), while the Touring gives up the most (around 53.4%). Choosing the right trim can be worth thousands at resale.
Which Subaru Ascent Trims Hold Value Best
Share of original MSRP retained, averaged across model years.
Premium 7-Passenger
53.6% kept· 63 listings
Premium 8-Passenger
53.5% kept· 45 listings
Limited 7-Passenger
50.4% kept· 114 listings
Limited 8-Passenger
50.2% kept· 53 listings
Touring
46.6% kept· 120 listings
How Long Does the Subaru Ascent Last?
Mileage profile across 400 listings.
Over 100k mi
41.3%
Over 150k mi
3.5%
Highest mileage
190,280 mi
Price at 120k+ mi
$15,177
Roughly 41.3% of listed Subaru Ascents have already crossed 100,000 miles, and 3.5% are past 150,000 — a sign these go the distance with maintenance.
Price & Depreciation by Year
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Subaru Ascent trim holds its value best?
The Premium 7-Passenger retains the most value, depreciating about 46.4% on average across model years in our data. Trim choice can swing resale by thousands of dollars over a few years, because desirable trims stay in demand on the used market while stripped-down or niche trims sell at a discount. It's also worth comparing the trim premium new versus used — a pricier trim sometimes depreciates enough to become the smarter used buy. If you expect to resell, the Premium 7-Passenger is the safer bet; if you're keeping the car long-term, buy the trim with the features you actually want and worry less about resale.
Methodology
Depreciation is computed from 400 real used-car listings. Each listing's asking price is normalized to a standard 12,000 miles per year for the vehicle's age, adjusted by a 5% asking-to-sale estimate, and compared against the original base MSRP for that VIN's trim. Headline 1/3/5-year figures reflect a smoothed retention curve fitted across all model years (the typical trajectory); individual years in the table above can run above or below it with market conditions. Full methodology. Updated August 2026.