2020 Subaru Ascent trim levels explained
Base to top
$13,050
- 10 trims. $31,995 to $45,045.
- Base: AWD. Top: Touring 7-Passenger AWD.
All 10 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | $31,995 | $1,010 | 2.4L 4cyl | 260 hp | AWD | CVT | 23 mpg | 8 |
| 8-Passenger AWD | $31,995 | $1,010 | 2.4L 4cyl | 260 hp | AWD | CVT | 23 mpg | 8 |
| Premium AWD | $34,395 | $1,010 | 2.4L 4cyl | 260 hp | AWD | CVT | 23 mpg | 8 |
| Premium 7-Passenger AWD | $34,395 | $1,010 | 2.4L 4cyl | 260 hp | AWD | CVT | 23 mpg | 7 |
| Premium 8-Passenger AWD | $34,395 | $1,010 | 2.4L 4cyl | 260 hp | AWD | CVT | 23 mpg | 8 |
| Limited AWD | $39,345 | $1,010 | 2.4L 4cyl | 260 hp | AWD | CVT | 22 mpg | 8 |
| Limited 7-Passenger AWD | $39,345 | $1,010 | 2.4L 4cyl | 260 hp | AWD | CVT | 22 mpg | 7 |
| Limited 8-Passenger AWD | $39,345 | $1,010 | 2.4L 4cyl | 260 hp | AWD | CVT | 22 mpg | 8 |
| Touring AWD | $45,045 | $1,010 | 2.4L 4cyl | 260 hp | AWD | CVT | 22 mpg | 7 |
| Touring 7-Passenger AWD | $45,045 | $1,010 | 2.4L 4cyl | 260 hp | AWD | CVT | 22 mpg | 7 |
What changes at each step
AWD to 8-Passenger: $0
AWD $31,995 to 8-Passenger AWD $31,995.
- Cargo: 47.0 cu ft to 17.8 cu ft.
No equipment data.
8-Passenger to Premium: +$2,400
8-Passenger AWD $31,995 to Premium AWD $34,395.
- Cargo: 17.8 cu ft to 47.0 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Premium to Premium 7-Passenger: $0
Premium AWD $34,395 to Premium 7-Passenger AWD $34,395.
- Seats: 8 to 7.
- Cargo: 47.0 cu ft to 17.8 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Premium 7-Passenger to Premium 8-Passenger: $0
Premium 7-Passenger AWD $34,395 to Premium 8-Passenger AWD $34,395.
- Seats: 7 to 8.
No equipment data.
Premium 8-Passenger to Limited: +$4,950
Premium 8-Passenger AWD $34,395 to Limited AWD $39,345.
- MPG: 23 mpg to 22 mpg.
- Cargo: 17.8 cu ft to 47.0 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Limited to Limited 7-Passenger: $0
Limited AWD $39,345 to Limited 7-Passenger AWD $39,345.
- Seats: 8 to 7.
- Cargo: 47.0 cu ft to 17.8 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Limited 7-Passenger to Limited 8-Passenger: $0
Limited 7-Passenger AWD $39,345 to Limited 8-Passenger AWD $39,345.
- Seats: 7 to 8.
No equipment data.
Limited 8-Passenger to Touring: +$5,700
Limited 8-Passenger AWD $39,345 to Touring AWD $45,045.
- Seats: 8 to 7.
- Cargo: 17.8 cu ft to 47.0 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Touring to Touring 7-Passenger: $0
Touring AWD $45,045 to Touring 7-Passenger AWD $45,045.
- Cargo: 47.0 cu ft to 17.6 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Limited AWD, $39,345.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Premium AWD, $34,395.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Limited AWD, $39,345.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: Premium AWD, $34,395.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: AWD, $31,995.
- Cheapest trim with a third row: AWD, $31,995.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Touring AWD, $45,045. Optional from Premium AWD, $34,395.
- Premium audio: optional from AWD, $31,995.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Limited AWD, $39,345.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: Touring AWD, $45,045. Optional from Premium AWD, $34,395.
- Not on any trim: a 360 camera, a power liftgate or trunk, remote start.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | AWD | Premium AWD | Limited AWD | Touring AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | S | S |
| Heated front seats | N | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | S | N |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | N | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | S | S | S | S |
| Navigation | N | O | O | S |
| Premium audio | O | O | O | N |
| Remote start | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | S | S |
| Panoramic roof | N | O | O | S |
No equipment data: 8-Passenger AWD, Premium 7-Passenger AWD, Premium 8-Passenger AWD, Limited 7-Passenger AWD, Limited 8-Passenger AWD, Touring 7-Passenger AWD.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: every trim.
- 7 or more seats: every trim, 8 seats.
- The most hp: every trim, 260 hp.
- The best mpg: AWD, 23 mpg, $31,995.
New for 2020
Compared with 2019. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 10 trims. Median change: +$275.
| Trim | 2019 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | $31,995 | $31,995 | $0 |
| 8-Passenger AWD | $31,995 | $31,995 | $0 |
| Premium AWD | $34,195 | $34,395 | +$200 |
| Premium 7-Passenger AWD | $34,195 | $34,395 | +$200 |
| Premium 8-Passenger AWD | $34,195 | $34,395 | +$200 |
| Limited AWD | $38,995 | $39,345 | +$350 |
| Limited 7-Passenger AWD | $38,995 | $39,345 | +$350 |
| Limited 8-Passenger AWD | $38,995 | $39,345 | +$350 |
| Touring AWD | $44,695 | $45,045 | +$350 |
| Touring 7-Passenger AWD | $44,695 | $45,045 | +$350 |
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