When comparing vehicles for value, it’s easy to get lost in all the hype surrounding price. Yes, Subaru manufactures lower priced vehicles than some other brands, but that doesn’t mean Subarus are cheaply made or low quality.
We're comparing our 2023 Ascent Premier against the 2022 Ford Explorer Limited (as the 2023 model hasn't been released at time of publishing), the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Highline, the 2023 Buick Enclave Essence, and the 2023 Acura MDX A-Spec. We've done our best to have matching features in each of these vehicles, and you'll find that the family friendly 2023 Ascent Premier features some amazing technology and options that stand up extremely well to the other brand's offerings while being very competitive on pricing.
Ford, VW, and Acura selling prices do not include Dealer Administration and Documentation fees.
The 2023 Ascent Premier (presented in Cosmic Blue Pearl)
The 2023 Ascent Premier features:
- Symmetrical Full-Time AWD
- Room for 7
- A panoramic Sunroof
- 10-spoke two-tone 20" X 7.5" aluminum alloy wheels with a machined finish
- LED steering-responsive Headlights (SRH) with High-Beam Assist (HBA)
- An 11.6-inch tablet-style touch-screen infotainment system with GPS navigation combined with a premium 14-speaker Harman Kardon® audio system with subwoofer and amplifier
- Leather upholstered seats, with 3 setting heat and ventilation in front and heated outboard seats in the center row
- EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology that includes Pre-collision Braking, Pre-collision Brake Assist, Pre-collision Throttle Management, Automatic Emergency Steering, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Sway Warning, Traffic Jam Assist, Lane Centering Assist, Lane Keep Assist and Lead Vehicle Start Alert
- The DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System that utilizes a camera angled at the driver’s face and facial recognition software to monitor fatigue or lack of attention. When the driver begins to lose focus, DriverFocus sends out a helpful alert, like an automated co-driver
- Nappa Leather upholstered seats with Heat and Ventilation in front, and Heat on the outboard center row seats
In short, the Ascent offers great value without having to compromise on desirable features.
Selling Price $57,030.00 (plus taxes, license, insurance, and registration)
Selling price includes $53,995 MSRP, $1,995 Freight & PDI, $525 block heater, $100.00 air conditioning surcharge, $395.00 dealer administration and documentation fees, and $20.00 Tire Resource Recovery Environmental Fee.
2023 Volkswagen Atlas Highline (in Platinum Grey Metallic)
The 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Highline features:
- Seating for 7
- 4MOTION® All-Wheel Drive
- 20" Rizla (machined) alloy wheels 8J x 20
- Satellite navigation
- Fender® Premium Audio System - 11 speakers plus subwoofer
- LED headlights with an Adaptive Front-light System (AFS)
- LED tail lights
- Panoramic power sunroof
- Heated and ventilated front seats and heated outer middle row seats
- Leather perforated seating surfaces
Selling Price $57,765.00 (plus taxes, license, insurance, and registration)
Selling price includes $55,395.00 MSRP, $300.00 Block Heater, $1,950.00 Freight & Pre-Delivery Inspection, $100.00 A/C Tax, $20.00 Tire stewardship fee.
Ford, VW, and Acura selling prices do not include Dealer Administration and Documentation fees.
2023 Buick Enclave Essence (in Moonstone Grey Metallic)
The 2023 Buick Enclave Essence features:
- Room for 7
- All-Wheel Drive
- 20" Gloss Black wheels
- Infotainment System with Navigation and 8" diagonal colour touch-screen
- Bose® performance-enhanced premium 10-speaker system
- Power moonroof with Rear Fixed Skylight
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Enhanced Buick Driver Confidence includes: Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, Following Distance Indicator, Forward Collision Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, IntelliBeam auto high beam assist, Front Pedestrian Braking, Front and Rear Park Assist, Automatic Emergency Braking
Selling Price $60,262.00 (plus taxes, license, insurance, and registration)
Selling price includes $51,453.00 MSRP, $2,905.00 Experience Buick Package, $1,595.00 Technology Package, $1,495.00 Sport Touring Package, $1,995.00 Destination Freight, $100.00 air conditioning surcharge, $699.00 dealer administration and documentation fees, and $20.00 Tire Resource Recovery Environmental Fee.
Ford, VW, and Acura selling prices do not include Dealer Administration and Documentation fees.
2022 Ford Explorer Limited (in Iconic Silver)
The 2022 Ford Explorer Limited (301A Equipment Group) features:
- Room for 7
- 20” Aluminum Wheels
- LED fog lights
- Remote Start
- HD Radio
- Co-Pilot360 Assist Plus™ which includes Auto High Beam Headlamps, BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) With Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Keeping Assist, Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, Rear view camera, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go, Evasive Steering Assist, Lane Centering, Voice-activated Navigation System
- Leather Front Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
- Heated Steering Wheel
Selling Price $57,014.00 (plus taxes, license, insurance, and registration)
Selling price includes $54,299.00 MSRP, $500.00 Second Row 35/30/35 Bench Seats with E-Z Entry and Armrest, $2,095.00 Freight & Delivery, $100.00 A/C Tax, $20.00 Tire Duty.
Ford, VW, and Acura selling prices do not include Dealer Administration and Documentation fees.
2023 Acura MDX A-Spec (in Lunar Silver Metallic)
The 2023 Acura MDX A-Spec features:
- Room for 7
- 20” Shark Grey Alloy Wheels
- LED fog lights
- CabinTalk™ in-car PA*
- ELS Studio® 3D Premium Audio System with AM/FM/SiriusXM™*/Windows Media® audio capability and 16 speakers including subwoofer
- Panoramic Moonroof
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Ultrasuede™ and leather-trimmed seating surfaces with ventilated front seats
- Navigation
- Metal sports pedals and footrest
Selling Price $69,507.50 (plus taxes, license, insurance, and registration)