Insuring a Subaru Ascent: Everything You Need to Know

Is the Subaru Ascent a cheap vehicle to insure?

From the base trim level up to the more appointed Touring trim level, we evaluated insurance rates on the Ascent to find out how rate quotes rank against the competition.

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How much does Subaru Ascent insurance cost?

Subaru Ascent insurance costs an average of $1,652 per year for a full coverage policy, or $138 if paid each month. With the average midsize SUV costing $1,874 a year to insure, the Subaru Ascent could  save $222 or more each year.

Depending on the trim level being insured, the average monthly car insurance cost on a 2024 Subaru Ascent ranges from $127 to $146. Factors like your age, driving record, and where you live can change these rates significantly, however.

The following chart details how average 2024 Subaru Ascent car insurance rates change depending on driver age and a range of policy deductibles.

Figure 1: Average 2024 Subaru Ascent car insurance premiums for different driver ages and policy deductibles. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

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Data Methodology: Average premiums are based on a 2024 model year Subaru Ascent. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision coverage is included as well as UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels.

Subaru Ascent Car Insurance Rates
2024 Subaru Ascent Insurance Cost by Driver Age and Deductibles
Driver Age Policy Deductible Annual Premium Cost Per Month
20-Year-Old$1,000$2,750$229
$500$3,346$279
$250$3,980$332
30-Year-Old$1,000$1,450$121
$500$1,776$148
$250$2,114$176
40-Year-Old$1,000$1,354$113
$500$1,652$138
$250$1,964$164
50-Year-Old$1,000$1,192$99
$500$1,448$121
$250$1,716$143
60-Year-Old$1,000$1,120$93
$500$1,362$114
$250$1,614$135

Data Methodology: Rated driver has no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for the 2024 Subaru Ascent. Updated February 23, 2024

In order to help you comprehend how variable car insurance rates for an Ascent are, consider that a policy with only liability coverage for a Subaru Ascent in the cheapest areas of Indiana or Vermont costs as little as $229 a year.

For the same style of Subaru Ascent, a teenager with an at-fault accident in certain areas in Louisiana could have to pay as much as $13,289 a year for a full coverage policy.

The next table shows average insurance rates for the 2019 to 2024 model years rated for different driver ages.

Subaru Ascent Insurance Cost by Model Year
Model Year and Vehicle Driver Age 20 Driver Age 40 Driver Age 60
2024 Subaru Ascent$3,346$1,652$1,362
2023 Subaru Ascent$3,024$1,506$1,242
2022 Subaru Ascent$2,992$1,490$1,230
2021 Subaru Ascent$3,028$1,506$1,250
2020 Subaru Ascent$2,932$1,462$1,212
2019 Subaru Ascent$3,016$1,494$1,244

Data Methodology: Rated driver is a 40-year-old married male with no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and UM/UIM and medical payments coverages are included. Premiums are averaged for all Subaru Ascent trim levels for each model year. Updated February 23, 2024

Subaru Ascent Insurance Rates by Model Year

Is Subaru Ascent car insurance expensive?

With Subaru Ascent insurance cost ranging from $1,524 to $1,752 annually on average, the most cost-effective model to insure is the Ascent base model. The next cheapest trim level to insure is the Premium at $1,578 per year.

On average, expect to budget around $127 per month for full coverage insurance.

For the pricier trim levels, the two highest-cost Subaru Ascent models to insure are the Ascent Onyx Edition Limited and the Touring trim levels at around $1,730 and $1,752 per year, respectively.

The table below displays average annual and 6-month car insurance policy costs, including a monthly insurance rate, for each 2024 Subaru Ascent trim level.

2024 Subaru Ascent Insurance Rates by Trim Level
2024 Subaru Ascent Trim Level Annual Premium Cost Per Month
Base$1,524$127
Premium$1,578$132
Onyx Edition$1,660$138
Limited$1,666$139
Onyx Edition Limited$1,730$144
Touring$1,752$146

Data Methodology: Rated driver is a 40-year-old married male with no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and UM/UIM and medical payments coverages are included. Updated February 23, 2024

Subaru Ascent Insurance Cost by Trim Level

How does Ascent insurance cost rank?

The Subaru Ascent ranks fifth out of 34 comparison vehicles in the 2024 midsize SUV segment. The Ascent costs an average of $1,652 per year to insure for full coverage and the class average cost is $1,874 annually, a difference of $222 per year.

When compared to some of the top-selling models in the 2024 midsize SUV segment, insurance for an Ascent averages $326 less per year than the Kia Telluride, $448 less per year than the Tesla Model Y, and $34 more per year than the Subaru Outback.

The chart below shows how well Ascent car insurance rates compare to the top 10 best-selling 2024 model year midsize SUVs in the U.S. An additional table is included after the chart showing insurance cost comparisons and affordability rankings for all 34 models in the midsize SUV category.

Figure 2: Average 2024 Subaru Ascent car insurance premium compared to other midsize SUV models. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

Data Methodology: Average rates are for a 2024 model year Subaru Ascent. Rated driver is a 40-year-old married male driver with a clean driving record and no at-fault accidents. Average premium includes all Subaru Ascent trim levels. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and rates are averaged for all U.S. states.

Insurance Cost Comparison: Subaru Ascent vs Top 10 Midsize SUVs
Subaru Ascent Insurance Cost Compared to All Midsize SUVs
Rank Make and Model Annual Premium Difference
1Honda Passport$1,512-$140
2Nissan Murano$1,594-$58
3Subaru Outback$1,618-$34
4Buick Envista$1,622-$30
5Subaru Ascent$1,652--
6Volkswagen Atlas$1,684$32
7Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport$1,690$38
8Ford Explorer$1,722$70
9Toyota Highlander$1,728$76
10Toyota Venza$1,732$80
11Chevrolet Traverse$1,770$118
12Mitsubishi Outlander Sport$1,782$130
13Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV$1,784$132
14Kia Sorento$1,800$148
15Ford Edge$1,802$150
16Buick Enclave$1,828$176
17GMC Acadia$1,832$180
18Honda Pilot$1,848$196
19Mazda CX-9$1,852$200
20Jeep Grand Cherokee$1,898$246
21Nissan Pathfinder$1,928$276
22Hyundai Santa Fe$1,930$278
23Hyundai Palisade$1,932$280
24Chevrolet Blazer$1,958$306
25Kia Telluride$1,978$326
26Toyota 4Runner$2,036$384
27Mazda CX-90$2,044$392
28Toyota Grand Highlander$2,066$414
29Kia EV9$2,080$428
30Tesla Model Y$2,100$448
31Ford Bronco$2,104$452
32Jeep Wrangler$2,168$516
33Rivian R1S$2,328$676
34Dodge Durango$2,330$678

Data Methodology: Rated driver is a 40-year-old married male with no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and UM/UIM and medical payments coverages are included. Premiums are averaged for all trim levels for each vehicle from the 2024 model year. Updated February 23, 2024