2021 Subaru Ascent Limited 7 Passenger
4S4WMAPD8M3457281
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 138 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 3, 2026Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot Subaru | Saco, ME 04072 | $44,259 | 1 mi | 2021-06-09 |
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($22,828)
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 4S4WMAPD8M3457281Full factory specs for this build →
- ✓ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✓ Lane departure
- ✓ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
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.
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 August 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 23 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2021 Subaru Ascent SUV AWD
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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 August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2021 Subaru Ascent over the last 6 months — the market softened $649 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $23,995 |
| May 2026 | $23,652 |
| June 2026 | $23,376 |
| July 2026 | $23,305 |
| August 2026 | $23,000 |
| September 2026 | $23,346 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Subaru Ascent Limited 7 Passenger (this car) | $22,828 | 138 | — |
| 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee | $24,507 | 36 | +$1,679 |
| 2023 Nissan Rogue | $25,122 | 30 | +$2,294 |
| 2019 Subaru Forester | $24,229 | 23 | +$1,401 |
| 2019 Toyota RAV4 | $26,102 | 22 | +$3,274 |
| 2021 Toyota Highlander | $30,574 | 20 | +$7,746 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
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 | 353 | $49,827 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 4,082 | $49,935 | 100% | 547 mi |
| 2025 | 890 | $38,076 | 76% | 17,852 mi |
| 2024 | 941 | $33,925 | 68% | 36,597 mi |
| 2023 | 1,391 | $30,485 | 61% | 47,324 mi |
| 2022 | 784 | $26,321 | 53% | 63,897 mi |
| 2021 | 638 | $22,539 | 45% | 80,833 mi |
| 2020 | 636 | $19,998 | 40% | 90,252 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
