2026 Subaru Ascent Touring AWD
Verdict #194 · 10,835 miles · VIN 4S4WMAKD8T3408821 · Stock #n/a BUY
“Nearly-new 2026 Ascent Touring at $43,500, roughly $10k under new MSRP with 10,835 miles.”
Pros
- About $10,000 under new MSRP for a current-model-year SUV with 10,835 miles
- Touring is the top trim; fully loaded
- Still covered by the 3/36 bumper-to-bumper warranty
- Subaru AWD with 7-passenger seating is the family sweet spot
Cons
- CVT transmission; some drivers dislike the feel
- Fuel economy is mediocre for the class
- Verify why a nearly-new car was traded; check the history
- Priced to move, but confirm no hidden story
Analysis
A 2026 Ascent Touring with 10,835 miles at $43,500 is a strong number. New 2026 Touring models list at $53,948 to $54,210 at MSRP, and even the discounted new examples sit near $48,642. You are getting a current-model-year top-trim Ascent for roughly $10,000 under sticker with barely any miles on it.
The Touring is the fully loaded Ascent: leather, the big screen, the driver assists, the panoramic roof. The 2.4L turbo and standard all-wheel drive make it the default recommendation for a 7-passenger family SUV in the snow belt.
The one question to answer: why was a nearly-new car traded in? Sometimes it is just a lease pull-ahead or a buyer’s remorse. Pull the history report, confirm it is clean, and this is one of the better values in the batch.
Market Comparison
Market check (CARFAX): new 2026 Ascent Touring MSRP $53,948–$54,210; discounted new examples near $48,642. This 10,835-mile used example at $43,500 undercuts even the discounted new cars by about $5,000.
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