2021 Subaru Ascent trim levels explained
Base to top
$13,150
- 10 trims. $32,295 to $45,445.
- Base: AWD. Top: Touring 7-Passenger AWD.
All 10 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | $32,295 | $1,050 | 2.4L 4cyl | 260 hp | AWD | CVT | 23 mpg | 8 |
| 8-Passenger AWD | $32,295 | $1,050 | 2.4L 4cyl | 260 hp | AWD | CVT | 23 mpg | 8 |
| Premium AWD | $34,795 | $1,050 | 2.4L 4cyl | 260 hp | AWD | CVT | 23 mpg | 8 |
| Premium 7-Passenger AWD | $34,795 | $1,050 | 2.4L 4cyl | 260 hp | AWD | CVT | 23 mpg | 7 |
| Premium 8-Passenger AWD | $34,795 | $1,050 | 2.4L 4cyl | 260 hp | AWD | CVT | 23 mpg | 8 |
| Limited AWD | $39,595 | $1,050 | 2.4L 4cyl | 260 hp | AWD | CVT | 22 mpg | 8 |
| Limited 7-Passenger AWD | $39,595 | $1,050 | 2.4L 4cyl | 260 hp | AWD | CVT | 22 mpg | 7 |
| Limited 8-Passenger AWD | $39,595 | $1,050 | 2.4L 4cyl | 260 hp | AWD | CVT | 22 mpg | 8 |
| Touring AWD | $45,445 | $1,050 | 2.4L 4cyl | 260 hp | AWD | CVT | 22 mpg | 7 |
| Touring 7-Passenger AWD | $45,445 | $1,050 | 2.4L 4cyl | 260 hp | AWD | CVT | 22 mpg | 7 |
What changes at each step
AWD to 8-Passenger: $0
AWD $32,295 to 8-Passenger AWD $32,295.
- Cargo: 47.0 cu ft to 17.8 cu ft.
No equipment data.
8-Passenger to Premium: +$2,500
8-Passenger AWD $32,295 to Premium AWD $34,795.
- Cargo: 17.8 cu ft to 47.0 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Premium to Premium 7-Passenger: $0
Premium AWD $34,795 to Premium 7-Passenger AWD $34,795.
- 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 $34,795 to Premium 8-Passenger AWD $34,795.
- Seats: 7 to 8.
No equipment data.
Premium 8-Passenger to Limited: +$4,800
Premium 8-Passenger AWD $34,795 to Limited AWD $39,595.
- 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 $39,595 to Limited 7-Passenger AWD $39,595.
- 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 $39,595 to Limited 8-Passenger AWD $39,595.
- Seats: 7 to 8.
No equipment data.
Limited 8-Passenger to Touring: +$5,850
Limited 8-Passenger AWD $39,595 to Touring AWD $45,445.
- 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 $45,445 to Touring 7-Passenger AWD $45,445.
- 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, $39,595.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Premium AWD, $34,795.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Limited AWD, $39,595.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: AWD, $32,295.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: AWD, $32,295.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: Limited AWD, $39,595. Optional from Premium AWD, $34,795.
- Cheapest trim with a third row: AWD, $32,295.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Touring AWD, $45,445. Optional from Premium AWD, $34,795.
- Premium audio: optional from AWD, $32,295.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Limited AWD, $39,595.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: Touring AWD, $45,445. Optional from Premium AWD, $34,795.
- Not on any trim: a 360 camera, 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 | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | O | S | S |
| Third row | S | S | S | N |
| 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, $32,295.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 10 trims. Median change: +$350.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | $31,995 | $32,295 | +$300 |
| 8-Passenger AWD | $31,995 | $32,295 | +$300 |
| Premium AWD | $34,395 | $34,795 | +$400 |
| Premium 7-Passenger AWD | $34,395 | $34,795 | +$400 |
| Premium 8-Passenger AWD | $34,395 | $34,795 | +$400 |
| Limited AWD | $39,345 | $39,595 | +$250 |
| Limited 7-Passenger AWD | $39,345 | $39,595 | +$250 |
| Limited 8-Passenger AWD | $39,345 | $39,595 | +$250 |
| Touring AWD | $45,045 | $45,445 | +$400 |
| Touring 7-Passenger AWD | $45,045 | $45,445 | +$400 |
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