Which 2023 Subaru Ascent trim should you buy?
$33,895 to $48,195. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from Subaru's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Most standard equipment per dollar: Onyx Edition (7-passenger) AWD → Limited (7-passenger) AWD, +$300 for 13 features made standard.
Premium (8-passenger) $36,495
+$2,600 over the Base (8-passenger) AWD.
Standard here, not on the Base (8-passenger) AWD: 8-way power driver's seat, Automatic Emergency Steering (on models equipped with Blind-Spot Detection), Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Chrome interior door handles, Dark tint privacy glass (rear window privacy glass), Dual tailpipes: single outlet stainless steel tips, Heated exterior mirrors, Heated front seats, Leather-wrapped steering wheel with silver stitching, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, SUBARU STARLINK Connected Services (subscription required), Windshield wiper de-icer
Premium (7-passenger) $37,955
+$1,460 over the Premium (8-passenger) AWD.
Standard here, not on the Premium (8-passenger) AWD: Reverse Auto Braking (Reverse Automatic Braking), Second-row captain seats with armrests
Seats 8 → 7
Onyx Edition (7-passenger) $41,295
+$3,340 over the Premium (7-passenger) AWD.
Standard here, not on the Premium (7-passenger) AWD: 20-inch alloy wheels, Auto-Dimming Mirror with HomeLink, Cargo area cover (retractable cargo cover), Dual-function X-MODE with driver-selectable Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud settings, Gray StarTex®-trimmed upholstery with green stitching, Heated steering wheel (360-degree coverage), Keyless Access with Push-Button Start, LED fog lights, Power rear gate with automatic close and height memory
MPG comb 22 mpg → 21 mpg · Wheels 18 in → 20 in
Limited (7-passenger) $41,595
+$300 over the Onyx Edition (7-passenger) AWD.
Standard here, not on the Onyx Edition (7-passenger) AWD: 12-way power driver's seat with 4-way power lumbar and two-position memory, 4-way power front passenger seat, 4-way power lumbar support, Adjustable driver's seat cushion extension, DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System, Dual USB-A input/charge ports in third row, Heated outboard second-row seats (dual-mode), High-grade instrument combination meter with color LCD display, Illuminated front console cupholders, Passenger side exterior mirror automatic tilt-down when reversing, Perforated leather-trimmed upholstery, Second row retractable sunshades / Rear door retractable sunshades, Two-position memory (synchronized with exterior power mirrors)
Limited (8-passenger) $41,595
+— over the Limited (7-passenger) AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
Seats 7 → 8
Onyx Edition Limited (7-passenger) $46,295
+$4,700 over the Limited (8-passenger) AWD.
Standard here, not on the Limited (8-passenger) AWD: Cabin Connect (amplifies driver's voice to third-row occupants), Harman Kardon® QuantumLogic™ surround sound system with 14 speakers, Panoramic power moonroof with dual glass panels and sunshade, SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation system (voice-activated navigation powered by TomTom), Surround View Monitor
Seats 8 → 7
Touring (7-passenger) $48,195
+$1,900 over the Onyx Edition Limited (7-passenger) AWD.
Standard here, not on the Onyx Edition Limited (7-passenger) AWD: 120-volt power outlet in rear center console, Ambient interior lighting, dash and all doors, Cargo area cover (retractable cargo cover), Chrome exterior door handles, Java Brown Nappa leather-trimmed upholstery with tan stitching / Slate Black perforated leather-trimmed upholstery with silver stitching, Power-folding exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals, Rain-sensing windshield wiper system, Smart Rear-View Mirror with camera (combines standard rear-view mirror with rear camera display; auto-dimming, compass and HomeLink), Ventilated front seats, Woodgrain pattern trim on center console and upper door panels
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
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Common questions about the 2023 Subaru Ascent trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2023 Subaru Ascent trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the Onyx Edition (7-passenger) AWD to the Limited (7-passenger) AWD: $300 more for 13 features the press kit lists as standard on the Limited (7-passenger) AWD and not on the Onyx Edition (7-passenger) AWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2023 Subaru Ascent trims cost?
8 trims, from $33,895 for the Base (8-passenger) AWD to $48,195 for the Touring (7-passenger) AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.