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Used 2022 Subaru Ascent SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2022 Subaru Ascent is available in base, Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited and Touring trim levels. All use a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine (260 horsepower, 277 lb-ft of torque) paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). All-wheel drive comes standard across the lineup. Feature highlights include:

Base
Starts you off with:

  • 18-inch wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Seating for eight
  • Three-zone climate control
  • 6.5-inch infotainment screen
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone compatibility
  • Six-speaker sound system
  • 2,000-pound towing capacity
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Subaru and the car in front)
  • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)

Premium
Adds some appealing upgrades, including:

  • 5,000-pound maximum towing capacity
  • Optional seven-passenger seating configuration
  • Upgraded interior materials
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Heated front seats
  • 8-inch infotainment touchscreen
  • Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)

Standard on the on the Premium's seven-passenger configuration and optional for the eight-passenger are:

  • Power rear liftgate
  • Proximity keyless entry and push-button start
  • Rear automatic braking (brakes if sensors detect an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)

Onyx Edition
Based on the seven-passenger Premium trim, it adds:

  • 20-inch black finish alloy wheels
  • LED foglights
  • Black grille and exterior trim
  • Simulated leather upholstery

Limited
Compared to the seven-passenger Premium, the Limited gains:

  • 20-inch dark gray alloy wheels
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Heated second-row seats
  • Perforated leather upholstery
  • Folding mirrors with integrated turn signals
  • Driver's seat memory settings
  • Power-adjustable front-passenger seat

Touring
Comes with everything in the Limited and adds:

  • Ambient interior lighting
  • 120-volt power outlet
  • Ventilated front seats
  • 180-degree forward parking camera
  • 14-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
  • Navigation system
  • Panoramic sunroof

Which Ascent trim does Edmunds recommend?

Most Ascent shoppers will be well served by the Premium trim level, which is just one notch up from the base Ascent. The Premium balances affordability with feature availability. It comes standard with the larger 8-inch touchscreen and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and it offers options such as navigation and a panoramic sunroof. If you like the look of the blacked-out trim, the Onyx Edition is not much more and is worth looking into.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Columbus, OH
Vehicle
Ascent Base
Ascent Premium
Ascent Onyx Edition
Ascent Limited
Ascent Touring
Vehicle
Base
2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT
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Onyx Edition
2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT
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3 for sale near you
Limited
2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT
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4 for sale near you
Touring
2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT
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3 for sale near you
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
Not Available
optional
optional
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
optional
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
leatherette
leather
leather
Heated seats
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
optional
optional
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
United States
United States
United States
United States
United States
Drivetrain
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
260 hp @ 5,600 rpm
260 hp @ 5,600 rpm
260 hp @ 5,600 rpm
260 hp @ 5,600 rpm
260 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Engine torque
277 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
277 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
277 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
277 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
277 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
Engine displacement
2.4 l
2.4 l
2.4 l
2.4 l
2.4 l
Engine configuration
flat 4
flat 4
flat 4
flat 4
flat 4
Transmission
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
Tire size
245/60R18
245/60R18
245/50R20
245/50R20
245/50R20
Wheel size
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
20 X 7.5-in
20 X 7.5-in
20 X 7.5-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
21 / 27 / 23 MPG
21 / 27 / 23 MPG
20 / 26 / 22 MPG
20 / 26 / 22 MPG
20 / 26 / 22 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
19.3 gal.
19.3 gal.
19.3 gal.
19.3 gal.
19.3 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
405 / 521 miles
405 / 521 miles
386 / 502 miles
386 / 502 miles
386 / 502 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.0 ft.
38.0 ft.
38.0 ft.
38.0 ft.
38.0 ft.
Curb weight
4,430 lb.
4,449 lb.
4,472 lb.
4,499 lb.
4,603 lb.
Ground Clearance
8.7 in.
8.7 in.
8.7 in.
8.7 in.
8.7 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
85.7 in.
85.7 in.
85.7 in.
86.1 in.
86.1 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
76.0 in.
76.0 in.
76.0 in.
76.0 in.
76.0 in.
Height
71.6 in.
71.6 in.
71.6 in.
71.6 in.
71.6 in.
Length
196.8 in.
196.8 in.
196.8 in.
196.8 in.
196.8 in.
Wheelbase
113.8 in.
113.8 in.
113.8 in.
113.8 in.
113.8 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
17.8 cu. ft.
17.8 cu. ft.
17.8 cu. ft.
17.8 cu. ft.
17.6 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
40.1 in.
Front Leg Room
42.2 in.
42.2 in.
42.2 in.
42.2 in.
42.2 in.
Front Shoulder Room
61.1 in.
61.1 in.
61.1 in.
61.1 in.
61.1 in.
Rear Head Room
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
38.7 in.
Rear Leg Room
38.6 in.
38.6 in.
38.6 in.
38.6 in.
38.6 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
60.3 in.
60.3 in.
60.3 in.
60.3 in.
60.3 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$42,685
$42,990
$45,028
$45,527
$48,475
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.57
$0.57
$0.6
$0.61
$0.65
Depreciation
$11,921
$11,920
$12,669
$13,427
$15,606
Financing
$4,822
$4,876
$5,471
$5,282
$5,843
Taxes & Fees
$1,956
$1,976
$2,195
$2,125
$2,333
Fuel
$10,696
$10,696
$11,189
$11,189
$11,189
Insurance
$3,468
$3,468
$3,468
$3,468
$3,468
Maintenance
$7,375
$7,607
$7,589
$7,589
$7,589
Repairs
$2,447
$2,447
$2,447
$2,447
$2,447
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Slate Black, cloth
Warm Ivory, cloth
Slate Black, cloth
Gray StarTex, leatherette
Slate Black, leather
Warm Ivory, leather
Slate Black, leather
Java Brown, leather
Exterior
Ice Silver Metallic
Crystal Black Silica
Crystal White Pearl
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Abyss Blue Pearl
Ice Silver Metallic
Crystal Black Silica
Crystal White Pearl
Brilliant Bronze Metallic
Crimson Red Pearl
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Autumn Green Metallic
Abyss Blue Pearl
Ice Silver Metallic
Crystal Black Silica
Crystal White Pearl
Crimson Red Pearl
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Autumn Green Metallic
Abyss Blue Pearl
Ice Silver Metallic
Crystal Black Silica
Crystal White Pearl
Brilliant Bronze Metallic
Crimson Red Pearl
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Autumn Green Metallic
Abyss Blue Pearl
Ice Silver Metallic
Crystal Black Silica
Crystal White Pearl
Brilliant Bronze Metallic
Crimson Red Pearl
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Autumn Green Metallic