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2026 Subaru Ascent Premium
Columbus, OH
43085
4.2
Expert
4.0
Consumer

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2026 Subaru Ascent Premium Cost to Own
$54,591
A 2026 Subaru Ascent Premium has a 5-year cost-to-own of $54,591. After 5 years a 2026 Ascent Premium will depreciate $19,146 and have a residual value of $23,099. During this time out-of-pocket expenses are expected to total $35,445.
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The 2026 Subaru Ascent Premium is in the top 10% for Cost to Own among all Mid-size SUV/Crossovers.
2026 Subaru Ascent Premium 5-Year Depreciation: $19,146
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5-Year Out of Pocket Expenses:$35,445
Fuel:
$13,092
Insurance:
$11,280
Financing:
$4,619
State Fees:
$3,016
Maintenance:
$1,556
Repairs:
$1,882
Total: $35,445
See New Car Incentives2026 Subaru Ascent Premium Cost to Own
5-Year Cost to Own includes out of pocket expenses like fuel, insurance, service & financing, plus the car's loss in value over time (depreciation).
5-Year Depreciation:$19,146
5-Year Out of Pocket Expenses:$35,445
5-Year Cost To Own$54,591
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 4433 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
EPA Passenger | 153.2 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 19.3 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 41.2 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 42.2 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 7 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 8.7 inches | ||
Overall Length | 196.8 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 61.1 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 5000 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 75.6 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 38.0 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 113.8 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 85.9 inches |
Exterior
Adaptive Headlights | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
Fog Lights | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Privacy Glass | Available | ||
Roof Rails | Available | ||
LED Headlights | Available | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
Fuel Economy
City | 19 mpg | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Highway | 26 mpg | ||
Combined | 22 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | AWD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
8 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular | ||
Hill Descent Control | Available | ||
Hill Start Assist | Available |
Performance
Horsepower | 260 @ 5600 RPM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Torque | 277 @ 2000 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / Unlimited miles |
2026 Subaru Ascent Premium Standard Features
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2026 Subaru Ascent
KBB.com Review
4.2
Kbb.com Expert Rating
You'll Like This Car If...
Standard all-wheel drive. Great safety ratings. Good resale value.
You May Not Like This Car If...
So-so engine. Aging tech. Cramped third row.
2026 Subaru Ascent
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
4.0
Consumer Rating
85 ratings
Value
4.0
Performance
4.1
Quality
4.2
Comfort
4.2
Reliability
4.1
Styling
4.3
2026 Subaru Ascent Premium Safety
Safety Features & Technology
5.0
Crash Test Rating
Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Frontal Crash
5.0
Side Barrier
5.0
Rollover Rating
4.0
Side Crash
5.0
Compare to Similar Vehicles
![]() New 2026 Subaru Ascent Premium | ![]() New 2026 Subaru Outback | ![]() New 2026 GMC Terrain | ![]() New 2027 Kia Telluride | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $42,245 | $43,165 | $41,395 | $40,735 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.8 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.0 | N/A | |
| Fuel Economy | City 19/Hwy 26/Comb 22 MPG | City 25/Hwy 31/Comb 27 MPG | City 24/Hwy 26/Comb 25 MPG | City 20/Hwy 26/Comb 22 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
5 Year Cost To Own 5-Year Cost to Own includes out of pocket expenses like fuel and insurance, plus the car’s loss in value over time (depreciation). | $54,591 | $50,327 | $58,076 | N/A | |
| Safety Rating | 5.0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 | 5 | 8 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 260 @ 5600 RPM | 180 @ 5800 RPM | 175 @ 5600 RPM | N/A | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.5 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
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