Which 2025 Subaru Ascent trim should you buy?
$38,795 to $49,995. 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: Limited 8-passenger AWD → Limited Bronze Edition AWD, +$1,000 for 13 features made standard.
Premium 8-passenger $38,795
+— over the Premium 7-passenger AWD.
Standard here, not on the Premium 7-passenger AWD: 60/40 split fold-down second row seatback with armrest and dual cupholders
Seats 7 → 8
Onyx Edition $42,195
+$3,400 over the Premium 8-passenger AWD.
Standard here, not on the Premium 8-passenger AWD: 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, 4-way power lumbar support, Adjustable driver's seat cushion extension, DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System, Dual-function X-MODE featuring driver-selectable Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud settings, Heated steering wheel (360-degree coverage), LED fog lights, Panoramic power moonroof with dual glass panels and sunshade, Perforated leather-trimmed upholstery, Power exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals, Retractable cargo area cover, Second-row captain seats with armrests, StarTex®-trimmed interior upholstery, Two-position memory (synchronized with exterior power mirrors)
Seats 8 → 7 · Wheels 18 in → 20 in
Limited 7-passenger $45,995
+$3,800 over the Onyx Edition AWD.
Standard here, not on the Onyx Edition AWD: 12-way power driver's seat with two-position memory (includes 4-way power lumbar support), 4-way power front passenger seat, Cabin Connect (amplifies driver's voice to third-row occupants), Harman Kardon® QuantumLogic™ surround sound system with 14 speakers, Heated outboard second-row seats (dual-mode), Passenger side exterior mirror automatic tilt-down when reversing, Power-folding exterior mirrors, Rear door retractable sunshades, SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation system with voice-activated navigation powered by TomTom, Second-row retractable sunshades, Surround View Monitor
Cargo (2nd row) 43.5 cu-ft → 42.1 cu-ft
Limited 8-passenger $45,995
+— over the Limited 7-passenger AWD.
Standard here, not on the Limited 7-passenger AWD: 4-way power lumbar support, 8-way power driver's seat, DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System, Perforated leather-trimmed upholstery, Two-position memory (synchronized with exterior power mirrors)
Seats 7 → 8
Limited Bronze Edition $46,995
+$1,000 over the Limited 8-passenger AWD.
Standard here, not on the Limited 8-passenger AWD: 12-way power driver's seat with two-position memory (includes 4-way power lumbar support), 4-way power front passenger seat, Cabin Connect (amplifies driver's voice to third-row occupants), Harman Kardon® QuantumLogic™ surround sound system with 14 speakers, Heated outboard second-row seats (dual-mode), Passenger side exterior mirror automatic tilt-down when reversing, Power-folding exterior mirrors, Rear door retractable sunshades, Retractable cargo area cover, SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation system with voice-activated navigation powered by TomTom, Second-row retractable sunshades, StarTex®-trimmed interior upholstery, Surround View Monitor
Seats 8 → 7
Touring $48,995
+$2,000 over the Limited Bronze Edition AWD.
Standard here, not on the Limited Bronze Edition AWD: 120-volt power outlet in rear center console, Ambient interior lighting, dash and all doors, Nappa leather-trimmed upholstery, Rain-sensing windshield wiper system, Smart Rear-View Mirror with camera, Ventilated front seats, Woodgrain pattern trim on center console and upper door panels
Onyx Edition Touring $49,995
+$1,000 over the Touring AWD.
Standard here, not on the Touring AWD: LED fog lights including black cover and trim
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 2025 Subaru Ascent trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2025 Subaru Ascent trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the Limited 8-passenger AWD to the Limited Bronze Edition AWD: $1,000 more for 13 features the press kit lists as standard on the Limited Bronze Edition AWD and not on the Limited 8-passenger AWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2025 Subaru Ascent trims cost?
8 trims, from $38,795 for the Premium 7-passenger AWD to $49,995 for the Onyx Edition Touring AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.