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2021 Subaru Ascent
VIN
4S4WMAPD4M3403136
Typical market price
$21,875
119 comparable listings
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Market price range
Based on 119 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 27, 2026Below market
$17,645
Typical price
$21,875
Above market
$25,948
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 4S4WMAPD4M3403136Engine
Horsepower
260
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel
Gasoline
Model year
2021
Made by
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✓ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✓ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
23
MPG
City
21
MPG
Highway
27
MPG
$2,020
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 23 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2021 Subaru Ascent likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Depreciation
$7,697
Fuel
$10,100
Insurance
$8,000
Maintenance & repairs
$3,750
Total, 5 years
$29,547
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2021 Subaru Ascent has 2 recall campaigns as of September 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 23 MPG.
Overall
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2021 Subaru Ascent SUV AWD
2 recall campaigns on this model year
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ascent vehicles.NHTSA campaign 22V907000
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EQUIPMENTSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles.NHTSA campaign 26V436000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2021 Subaru Ascent from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2021 Subaru Ascent over the last 6 months — the market softened $1,227 in that span.
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Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $23,995 |
| May 2026 | $23,590 |
| June 2026 | $23,372 |
| July 2026 | $23,137 |
| August 2026 | $22,984 |
| September 2026 | $22,768 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2021 Subaru Ascent with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of September 27, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Subaru Ascent in this catalog, the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas has the lowest median asking price ($21,349, 1,072 listings with photos) and the 2021 Hyundai Palisade the highest ($23,685, 1,028 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 27, 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
$22,294Comparison catalog median · 568 listings with photos in the comparison sample
This VIN is not in the filtered catalog sample. Comparisons use the model median when available.
Middle 50%: $19,898–$24,526
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$1,250 higher median
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$23,544Median asking price · 2,197 qualifying listings
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$1,029 higher median
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$23,323Median asking price · 1,120 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$20,495–$25,990
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$945 lower median
2021 Volkswagen Atlas
All trims
$21,349Median asking price · 1,072 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$18,454–$24,099
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$1,391 higher median
2021 Hyundai Palisade
All trims
$23,685Median asking price · 1,028 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$21,302–$25,983
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Subaru Ascent All trims | $22,294 | $19,898–$24,526 | 568 |
| 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee All trims | $22,799 | $19,999–$25,350 | 2,634 |
| 2021 Ford Explorer All trims | $23,544 | $20,488–$26,998 | 2,197 |
| 2021 Kia Telluride All trims | $23,323 | $20,495–$25,990 | 1,120 |
| 2021 Volkswagen Atlas All trims | $21,349 | $18,454–$24,099 | 1,072 |
| 2021 Hyundai Palisade All trims | $23,685 | $21,302–$25,983 | 1,028 |
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: September 27, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 8 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
Gen 1 · 2019–presentWhat each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2,150 | $50,472 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 2,814 | $49,643 | 98% | 983 mi |
| 2025 | 1,086 | $37,700 | 75% | 18,445 mi |
| 2024 | 1,006 | $33,256 | 66% | 38,153 mi |
| 2023 | 1,437 | $30,080 | 60% | 47,368 mi |
| 2022 | 993 | $25,798 | 51% | 65,524 mi |
| 2021 | 668 | $22,168 | 44% | 81,391 mi |
| 2020 | 756 | $19,998 | 40% | 90,230 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
