2023 Subaru Ascent trim levels explained
Base to top
$14,300
- 14 trims. $33,895 to $48,195.
- Base: AWD. Top: Touring 7-Passenger AWD.
All 14 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | $33,895 | $1,225 | 2.4L 4cyl | 260 hp | AWD | CVT | 22 mpg | 8 |
| 8-Passenger AWD | $33,895 | $1,225 | 2.4L 4cyl | 260 hp | AWD | CVT | 22 mpg | 8 |
| Premium AWD | $36,495 | $1,225 | 2.4L 4cyl | 260 hp | AWD | CVT | 22 mpg | 8 |
| Premium 7-Passenger AWD | $36,495 | $1,225 | 2.4L 4cyl | 260 hp | AWD | CVT | 22 mpg | 7 |
| Premium 8-Passenger AWD | $36,495 | $1,225 | 2.4L 4cyl | 260 hp | AWD | CVT | 22 mpg | 8 |
| Onyx Edition AWD | $41,295 | $1,225 | 2.4L 4cyl | 260 hp | AWD | CVT | 21 mpg | 7 |
| Onyx Edition 7-Passenger AWD | $41,295 | $1,225 | 2.4L 4cyl | 260 hp | AWD | CVT | 21 mpg | 7 |
| Limited AWD | $41,595 | $1,225 | 2.4L 4cyl | 260 hp | AWD | CVT | 21 mpg | 8 |
| Limited 7-Passenger AWD | $41,595 | $1,225 | 2.4L 4cyl | 260 hp | AWD | CVT | 21 mpg | 7 |
| Limited 8-Passenger AWD | $41,595 | $1,225 | 2.4L 4cyl | 260 hp | AWD | CVT | 21 mpg | 8 |
| Onyx Edition Limited AWD | $46,295 | $1,225 | 2.4L 4cyl | 260 hp | AWD | CVT | 21 mpg | 7 |
| Onyx Edition Limited 7-Passenger AWD | $46,295 | $1,225 | 2.4L 4cyl | 260 hp | AWD | CVT | 21 mpg | 7 |
| Touring AWD | $48,195 | $1,225 | 2.4L 4cyl | 260 hp | AWD | CVT | 21 mpg | 7 |
| Touring 7-Passenger AWD | $48,195 | $1,225 | 2.4L 4cyl | 260 hp | AWD | CVT | 21 mpg | 7 |
What changes at each step
AWD to 8-Passenger: $0
AWD $33,895 to 8-Passenger AWD $33,895.
- Cargo: 42.1 cu ft to 17.8 cu ft.
No equipment data.
8-Passenger to Premium: +$2,600
8-Passenger AWD $33,895 to Premium AWD $36,495.
- Cargo: 17.8 cu ft to 42.1 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Premium to Premium 7-Passenger: $0
Premium AWD $36,495 to Premium 7-Passenger AWD $36,495.
- Seats: 8 to 7.
- Cargo: 42.1 cu ft to 17.8 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Premium 7-Passenger to Premium 8-Passenger: $0
Premium 7-Passenger AWD $36,495 to Premium 8-Passenger AWD $36,495.
- Seats: 7 to 8.
No equipment data.
Premium 8-Passenger to Onyx Edition: +$4,800
Premium 8-Passenger AWD $36,495 to Onyx Edition AWD $41,295.
- MPG: 22 mpg to 21 mpg.
- Seats: 8 to 7.
- Cargo: 17.8 cu ft to 42.1 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Onyx Edition to Onyx Edition 7-Passenger: $0
Onyx Edition AWD $41,295 to Onyx Edition 7-Passenger AWD $41,295.
- Cargo: 42.1 cu ft to 17.6 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Onyx Edition 7-Passenger to Limited: +$300
Onyx Edition 7-Passenger AWD $41,295 to Limited AWD $41,595.
- Seats: 7 to 8.
- Cargo: 17.6 cu ft to 42.1 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Limited to Limited 7-Passenger: $0
Limited AWD $41,595 to Limited 7-Passenger AWD $41,595.
- Seats: 8 to 7.
- Cargo: 42.1 cu ft to 17.8 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Limited 7-Passenger to Limited 8-Passenger: $0
Limited 7-Passenger AWD $41,595 to Limited 8-Passenger AWD $41,595.
- Seats: 7 to 8.
No equipment data.
Limited 8-Passenger to Onyx Edition Limited: +$4,700
Limited 8-Passenger AWD $41,595 to Onyx Edition Limited AWD $46,295.
- Seats: 8 to 7.
- Cargo: 17.8 cu ft to 42.1 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Onyx Edition Limited to Onyx Edition Limited 7-Passenger: $0
Onyx Edition Limited AWD $46,295 to Onyx Edition Limited 7-Passenger AWD $46,295.
- Cargo: 42.1 cu ft to 17.6 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Onyx Edition Limited 7-Passenger to Touring: +$1,900
Onyx Edition Limited 7-Passenger AWD $46,295 to Touring AWD $48,195.
- Cargo: 17.6 cu ft to 42.1 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Touring to Touring 7-Passenger: $0
Touring AWD $48,195 to Touring 7-Passenger AWD $48,195.
- Cargo: 42.1 cu ft to 17.6 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Limited AWD, $41,595.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Premium AWD, $36,495.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Onyx Edition AWD, $41,295.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: Onyx Edition Limited AWD, $46,295. Optional from Limited AWD, $41,595.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: AWD, $33,895.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: AWD, $33,895.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: Onyx Edition AWD, $41,295. Optional from Premium AWD, $36,495.
- Cheapest trim with a third row: AWD, $33,895.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Onyx Edition Limited AWD, $46,295. Optional from Limited AWD, $41,595.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Limited AWD, $41,595.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: Onyx Edition AWD, $41,295.
- Not on any trim: premium audio, remote start.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | AWD | Premium AWD | Onyx Edition AWD | Limited AWD | Onyx Edition Limited AWD | Touring AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | S | N | S |
| Heated front seats | N | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | S | S | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | O | S | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | O | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Navigation | N | N | N | O | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Remote start | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | S | S | S |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | S | O | S | S |
No equipment data for 8 trims.
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, 22 mpg, $33,895.
New for 2023
Compared with 2022. Trims matched by name.
- Added: Onyx Edition Limited AWD, Onyx Edition Limited 7-Passenger AWD.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 12 trims. Median change: +$1,500.
| Trim | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | $32,795 | $33,895 | +$1,100 |
| 8-Passenger AWD | $32,795 | $33,895 | +$1,100 |
| Premium AWD | $35,295 | $36,495 | +$1,200 |
| Premium 7-Passenger AWD | $35,295 | $36,495 | +$1,200 |
| Premium 8-Passenger AWD | $35,295 | $36,495 | +$1,200 |
| Onyx Edition AWD | $38,495 | $41,295 | +$2,800 |
| Onyx Edition 7-Passenger AWD | $38,495 | $41,295 | +$2,800 |
| Limited AWD | $40,095 | $41,595 | +$1,500 |
| Limited 7-Passenger AWD | $40,095 | $41,595 | +$1,500 |
| Limited 8-Passenger AWD | $40,095 | $41,595 | +$1,500 |
| Touring AWD | $45,945 | $48,195 | +$2,250 |
| Touring 7-Passenger AWD | $45,945 | $48,195 | +$2,250 |
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