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All trims
$22,740Median asking price · 2,516 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$19,999–$25,363
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2021 Subaru Ascent
VIN
4S4WMAPD5M3404232
Typical market price
$21,887
124 comparable listings
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Market price range
Based on 124 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 30, 2026Below market
$17,996
Typical price
$21,887
Above market
$25,997
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 4S4WMAPD5M3404232Engine
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
$7,701
Fuel
$10,100
Insurance
$8,000
Maintenance & repairs
$3,750
Total, 5 years
$29,551
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 $1,375 in that span.
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Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $23,995 |
| May 2026 | $23,590 |
| June 2026 | $23,362 |
| July 2026 | $23,143 |
| August 2026 | $22,959 |
| September 2026 | $22,620 |
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 30, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Subaru Ascent in this catalog, the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas has the lowest median asking price ($21,189, 1,043 listings with photos) and the 2021 Ford Explorer the highest ($23,650, 2,101 listings).
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2021 Subaru Ascent
All trims · United States
$21,999Comparison catalog median · 552 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%: $19,632–$24,241
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$1,651 higher median
2021 Ford Explorer
All trims
$23,650Median asking price · 2,101 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$20,390–$26,995
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$810 lower median
2021 Volkswagen Atlas
All trims
$21,189Median asking price · 1,043 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$18,340–$23,998
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$413 lower median
2021 Chevrolet Traverse
All trims
$21,586Median asking price · 1,140 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$18,721–$24,794
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$618 higher median
2021 GMC Acadia
All trims
$22,617Median asking price · 764 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$19,500–$25,647
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Subaru Ascent All trims | $21,999 | $19,632–$24,241 | 552 |
| 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee All trims | $22,740 | $19,999–$25,363 | 2,516 |
| 2021 Ford Explorer All trims | $23,650 | $20,390–$26,995 | 2,101 |
| 2021 Volkswagen Atlas All trims | $21,189 | $18,340–$23,998 | 1,043 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Traverse All trims | $21,586 | $18,721–$24,794 | 1,140 |
| 2021 GMC Acadia All trims | $22,617 | $19,500–$25,647 | 764 |
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 30, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 9 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 | 2,265 | $50,515 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 3,154 | $49,930 | 99% | 893 mi |
| 2025 | 1,105 | $37,416 | 74% | 18,693 mi |
| 2024 | 1,087 | $33,190 | 66% | 37,459 mi |
| 2023 | 1,451 | $30,031 | 59% | 47,291 mi |
| 2022 | 956 | $25,720 | 51% | 65,412 mi |
| 2021 | 658 | $21,976 | 44% | 81,901 mi |
| 2020 | 779 | $19,990 | 40% | 89,626 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
