$566 higher median
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
$22,087Median asking price · 2,546 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$19,744–$24,840
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2021 Subaru Ascent prices in the U.S.
$21,498
Median pre-owned asking price
526 pre-owned listings · Updated October 28, 2026
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National price overview
Typical asking price range
$19,122 – $24,152 All 671 listings · Middle 50% of asking pricesMedian asking price
$21,499Trim, mileage and condition change what a comparable vehicle costs.
As of October 28, 2026, the median asking price for a used 2021 Subaru Ascent in the U.S. is $21,498, based on 526 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
Behind the price
Price range & market sample
The median pre-owned asking price for a 2021 Subaru Ascent in the U.S. is $21,498 based on 526 pre-owned listings (of 671 total).
671 active dealer listings
Snapshot October 28, 2026 · refreshed daily
30-day asking price change: −$534.
Typical: $19,122–$24,152 — the middle half of 671 asking prices
Median $21,499
$14K low
$29K high
Why the wide range? Price depends mostly on configuration and mileage — see below. This spread covers the middle 96% of asking prices: we exclude the cheapest and priciest 2% to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded.
$21,498
Pre-owned median (526)
84,514
Average mileage
What moves the price
Mileage
Asking prices run about $27,643 at 15K–30K miles and fall to $17,900 over 105K miles — roughly $1,100 for every 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles; trim, condition and equipment also vary.
Observed spread: up to $9,743Location
Active-listing medians are $19,503 in Michigan (30 active listings) and $23,216 in Texas (33 active listings). Mileage, trim and condition differ; this is not an estimate of savings from buying in another state.
Observed spread: up to $3,713About these price differences
The $19,122–$24,152 typical range isn't randomness — two factors explain most of it:
Biggest factor in these observed spreads: Mileage. These groups contain different vehicles.
Find your mileage and trim in the configurator below.
Configure the exact car
Choose a state and trim once to update the connected price tables and charts for a 2021 Subaru Ascent. Mileage adjusts the estimate only.
Total miles the car has already driven, as shown on its odometer.
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Estimated asking price · All trims
$21,499
$19,122
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$24,152
671 listings · Nationwide
ⓘ This is a modelled estimate based on current listings and market data. Actual prices may vary.
Estimate assumptions
at typical mileage, nationwide
Modelled from 671 real asking prices, adjusted for mileage and location. An illustrative estimate from mixed listing groups, not matched vehicles. Not a formal appraisal.
Live 2021 Subaru Ascent listings, priced by VIN
Compared with all listings
All-listings median $21,499
2021 Subaru Ascent
Trim not specified
$16,995
VIN 4S4WMAFD6M3403639
−$4,504 · vs all-listings median
2021 Subaru Ascent
Premium 8 ES
$17,145
VIN 4S4WMABD6M3433715
−$4,354 · vs all-listings median
2021 Subaru Ascent
Trim not specified
$17,499
VIN 4S4WMAFD5M3417967
−$4,000 · vs all-listings median
View 9 more priced VINs
- Trim not specified VIN 4S4WMAMD1M3444022 $18,500 −$2,999 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 4S4WMAHD0M3446323 $17,450 −$4,049 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 4S4WMAFD5M3413773 $17,999 −$3,500 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 4S4WMAPD9M3433166 $19,488 −$2,011 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 4S4WMAFD0M3423577 $19,995 −$1,504 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 4S4WMARD2M3439520 $19,898 −$1,601 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 4S4WMACD9M3421928 $21,689 +$190 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 4S4WMAPD0M3412674 $19,148 −$2,351 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 4S4WMARD1M3431585 $24,401 +$2,902 vs median
Price differences are not deal ratings. Compare equipment, mileage and vehicle history before judging a price.
Every VIN links to a full market report: decode, active listings and the local price band.
A little comparison goes a long way
About this comparison ↓What else could you drive?
Compare 2021 Subaru Ascent with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 28, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Subaru Ascent in this catalog, the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas has the lowest median asking price ($20,760, 1,065 listings with photos) and the 2021 Ford Explorer the highest ($23,193, 2,107 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 28, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
Your comparison starting point
2021 Subaru Ascent
All trims · United States
The price overview above is this page’s reference figure. The comparison below uses its own catalog sample: 564 listings with photos, catalog median $21,521 (the baseline for the “lower/higher” badges).
Middle 50%: $19,119–$24,180
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$404 lower median
2021 Chevrolet Traverse
$21,117Median asking price · 1,141 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$18,350–$24,221
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$1,672 higher median
2021 Ford Explorer
$23,193Median asking price · 2,107 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$20,081–$26,624
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual Limited listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
$761 lower median
2021 Volkswagen Atlas
$20,760Median asking price · 1,065 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$17,999–$23,594
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$479 higher median
2021 GMC Acadia
$22,000Median asking price · 862 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$19,391–$25,170
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No alternatives have a lower median in this selection. Broaden your filters or turn off “Lower median price only”.
Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Subaru Ascent All trims | see price overview above | $19,119–$24,180 | 564 |
| 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee All trims | $22,087 | $19,744–$24,840 | 2,546 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Traverse All trims | $21,117 | $18,350–$24,221 | 1,141 |
| 2021 Ford Explorer All trims | $23,193 | $20,081–$26,624 | 2,107 |
| 2021 Volkswagen Atlas All trims | $20,760 | $17,999–$23,594 | 1,065 |
| 2021 GMC Acadia All trims | $22,000 | $19,391–$25,170 | 862 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: October 28, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 5 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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2021 Subaru Ascent: a fair price for your mileage
Mileage means the miles recorded on the odometer. Compare asking prices in your mileage band, then select a trim — the equipment version — to narrow the comparison where data is available.
Across the national mileage bands, the overall difference is roughly $1,100 per 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles, not depreciation of the same car.
Region · trim United States · All trims
Active listings 671
Median asking price $21,499
Mileage means the total miles on the odometer. Each point shows the median asking price for a mileage band; shaded areas show the middle 50% of prices.
Swipe the chart horizontally to see every mileage band.
Counts cover the selected region and trim, including listings without usable mileage. Thin mileage bands and rare or unknown trims may be omitted from the chart.
View the full national mileage price table
| Mileage ⓘ | Based on ⓘ | Fair price ⓘ | Typical range ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15K–30K miles | 15 listings | $27,643 | $25K–$29K |
| 30K–45K miles | 47 listings | $25,999 | $25K–$27K |
| 45K–60K miles | 72 listings | $24,995 | $24K–$27K |
| 60K–75K miles | 118 listings | $23,396 | $22K–$25K |
| 75K–90K miles | 143 listings | $21,657 | $21K–$23K |
| 90K–105K miles | 133 listings | $20,024 | $19K–$21K |
| Over 105K miles | 141 listings | $17,900 | $16K–$19K |
United States — all states. These bands combine different trims, conditions and listing histories. They do not hold trim or condition constant.
Trim-level pricing isn't reliable enough for this model yet — mileage and configuration explain most of the spread above.
Understand the differences
2021 Subaru Ascent: VIN configurations and specifications
Multiple VIN patterns can share the same trim. Compare their recorded equipment, then open a specification page for the full details.
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Premium 8+ES+KA 2.4L 4-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: 4S4WMACD · year code M$21,579 Median asking price · U.S. 63 priced listings · October 25, 2026
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Premium 7+ES+KA+M/R+Navi 2.4L 4-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: 4S4WMAHD · year code M$18,986 Median asking price · U.S. 38 priced listings · October 25, 2026
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Base+ES 2.4L 4-cyl VIN pattern: 4S4WMAAD · year code M$17,943 Median asking price · U.S. 10 priced listings · October 25, 2026
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Premium 7+ES+KA 2.4L 4-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: 4S4WMAFD · year code M$20,070 Median asking price · U.S. 163 priced listings · October 25, 2026
Show 6 more configurations
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Limited 7+ES+KA+M/R+Navi+H/K 2.4L 4-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: 4S4WMAPD · year code M$21,667 Median asking price · U.S. 225 priced listings · October 25, 2026
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Premium 8+ES+KA+M/R+Navi 2.4L 4-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: 4S4WMAED · year code M$19,500 Median asking price · U.S. 12 priced listings · October 25, 2026
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Premium 8+ES 2.4L 4-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: 4S4WMABD · year code M$17,701 Median asking price · U.S. 10 priced listings · October 25, 2026
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Limited 8+ES+KA 2.4L 4-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: 4S4WMAJD · year code M$22,856 Median asking price · U.S. 37 priced listings · October 25, 2026
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Limited 8+ES+KA+M/R+Navi+H/K 2.4L 4-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: 4S4WMALD · year code M$21,812 Median asking price · U.S. 95 priced listings · October 25, 2026
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Touring+ES+KA+M/R+Navi+H/K 2.4L 4-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: 4S4WMARD · year code M$22,879 Median asking price · U.S. 350 priced listings · October 25, 2026
Where these specifications come from
Specifications combine decoded VIN data, including NHTSA vPIC , with inventory records. If decoding does not identify a trim, a recorded inventory trim may be shown. VIN patterns do not confirm every installed option.
Counts describe observed VINs in our database, not factory production totals. Prices are median asking prices from qualifying U.S. listings, not original MSRP. Check the vehicle’s build sheet for exact equipment.
FACTORY REFERENCE
2021 Subaru Ascent factory brochure
Model-year reference for features and equipment. Actual VIN equipment may differ.
FACTORY BROCHURE
2021 Subaru Ascent PDF Brochure
2021 · US · 15 pages
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Price history
Change state or trim for this report →
View national price history · all trims
Median asking price by month — U.S., all trims · shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile)
The median listing price for a 2021 Subaru Ascent is $21,990 (October 2026) — down 10.6% from $24,610 in November 2025.
Monthly price table
| Month | Median price | Typical range | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $21,990 | $19K–$25K | 836 |
| September 2026 | $22,287 | $20K–$25K | 829 |
| August 2026 | $22,688 | $20K–$25K | 811 |
| July 2026 | $22,998 | $21K–$25K | 778 |
| June 2026 | $23,258 | $20K–$26K | 672 |
| May 2026 | $23,582 | $21K–$26K | 638 |
| April 2026 | $23,995 | $21K–$26K | 559 |
| March 2026 | $23,590 | $21K–$26K | 603 |
| February 2026 | $23,000 | $21K–$26K | 643 |
| January 2026 | $23,062 | $21K–$26K | 570 |
| December 2025 | $23,500 | $21K–$26K | 442 |
| November 2025 | $24,610 | $22K–$27K | 340 |
2021 Subaru Ascent prices by state
See how asking prices vary across states. Looking for a 2021 Subaru Ascent for sale near you? Open your state's price guide to compare its market, then follow the local listings link to browse available vehicles.
United States · all trims · snapshot October 28, 2026. Explore state markets below. Prices and counts cover all trims in each state; the full comparison table remains available below the map.
Explore 43 more state markets
Alabama
Typical asking price
$23,368
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 43
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
New Hampshire
Typical asking price
$23,000
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 41
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
South Carolina
Typical asking price
$23,996
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 48
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
West Virginia
Typical asking price
$23,013
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 34
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Delaware
Typical asking price
$26,000
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 9
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Kansas
Typical asking price
$24,792
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 36
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Alaska
Typical asking price
$27,486
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 10
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
New Mexico
Typical asking price
$24,995
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 17
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
North Dakota
Typical asking price
$24,399
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 13
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Rhode Island
Typical asking price
$26,890
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 6
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Wyoming
Typical asking price
$24,186
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 10
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
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Listed this year counts every 2021 Subaru Ascent first listed in 2026 (sold and active), with currently active cars as a floor. Typical price is the median of each car's latest asking price — or the average of active listings where this-year data is thin.
EXPLORE THE YEARS
Other Subaru Ascent years
Same model, a different chapter. Start with a nearby year, or open the complete timeline.
An earlier model year
2020
Subaru Ascent
Typical asking price
$19,814
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Subaru Ascent
Typical asking price
$21,499
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A newer model year
2022
Subaru Ascent
Typical asking price
$24,995
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See how model-year prices compare
U.S. market · All trimsDifferent model years, shown on the same dollar scale. Median asking price where available; otherwise average. These are different vehicles, not a forecast of your car’s value.
- 2027 $50,574 Median
- 2026 $48,309 Median
- 2025 $36,927 Median
- 2024 $32,379 Median
- 2023 $29,858 Median
- 2022 $24,995 Median
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- 2020 $19,814 Median
- 2019 $17,300 Median
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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$383
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $2,150 down
Amount financed
$19,349
Total interest
$3,631
Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.
Before you buy
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- Review factory equipment
- Check recalls by VIN
Frequently asked questions
Why do 2021 Subaru Ascent prices range from $13,995 to $28,998?
The spread comes down to configuration and mileage: higher-mileage, base-configuration examples sit near the low end, while low-mileage and premium configurations reach the top. Half of all listings fall between $19,122 and $24,152 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.
How much should mileage change the price of a 2021 Subaru Ascent?
Across the lowest- and highest-mileage groups, asking prices differ by roughly $1,100 per 10,000 miles. These groups contain different vehicles: this is not a same-trim adjustment or a forecast for one car. Compare the mileage and trim tables, then check condition, equipment and vehicle history.
How many 2021 Subaru Ascent are for sale right now?
671 in total. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.
Is this the trade-in value or private-party value of my 2021 Subaru Ascent?
These figures describe dealer asking prices, not trade-in offers, private-party sale values or completed sale prices. Use them to compare advertised vehicles. To find out what a buyer or dealer would pay for your car, request an offer that takes its mileage, condition, equipment and history into account.
How we calculate these prices
We track 671 active listings for this vehicle across dealer sites nationwide, updated every day. Average and median are computed from real asking prices on live listings. We exclude the top and bottom 2% of prices to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded. Prices reflect dealer asking prices — not final sale prices — and exclude taxes, fees, and incentives. Trim and mileage move the price more than any other factor; see the breakdowns above.
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