Subaru Ascent control arm price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $124
- High
- $405
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Ascent control arm?
Asking prices from 104 salvage yards in 27 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Subaru Ascent control arm
What the control arm does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used control arm price guide →
Also known asLower Control ArmA-ArmWishbone
Price summary
A used Subaru Ascent control arm costs $40 to $405, with a median asking price of $103. Based on 579 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2019–2024 (6 model years), updated Sep 24, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$100
Grade B (good)$126
Grade C (fair)$65
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$300287 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$405256 listings
Grade CVisible wear$65–$652 listings
Grade XUngraded$65–$10034 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$300 | 287 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$405 | 256 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $65–$65 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $65–$100 | 34 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$100
Grade B$126
Grade C$65
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$405 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Subaru Ascent control arm is listed
We found priced Subaru Ascent control arm listings at 104 salvage yards across 27 states. North Carolina supplies the most, with 80 listings (14% of the total) from 13 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $73, while Kentucky yards ask $178, 144% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 80 | 13 | $100-3% |
| Texas | 56 | 10 | $73-29% |
| California | 56 | 10 | $95-8% |
| Colorado | 52 | 6 | $91-12% |
| Missouri | 42 | 10 | $147+43% |
| Utah | 32 | 4 | $88-15% |
| Florida | 30 | 7 | $170+65% |
| Kentucky | 30 | 5 | $178+73% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $103 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Ascent control arm replacement cost?
- Used part
- $103
- Subaru Ascent median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $200–$555
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for control arm replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include a wheel alignment after installation. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full control arm replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Subaru Ascent control arm cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Ascent control arm cost?
Asking prices for a used Subaru Ascent control arm are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 54% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $100.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, RH, lists at a $116 median, while LH commands $146, a 26% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2021 units carry the lowest median at $95, while 2023 tops the table at $149. Parts from 2019–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2021 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Ascent sits 47% below the Toyota 4Runner ($193), 43% below the Mercedes S Class ($180), and 3% above the Mercedes E Class ($100) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used control arm: what to check
- Inspect ball joint boot and stud play: Check for torn rubber dust boots, cracked grease seals, or lateral movement in the ball joint stud when flexed with a pry bar.
- Check rubber bushing integrity: Look for dry-rotted, torn, or fluid-leaking hydraulic suspension bushings where the arm mounts to the subframe.
- Verify structural straightness against factory specs: Compare the arm against original dimensions to spot subtle bends caused by curb strikes or suspension impacts.
- Confirm ball joint attachment design: Determine whether the arm uses a bolt-on ball joint or an integrated press-fit socket to anticipate future maintenance needs.
- Torque bushing bolts at ride height only: Tightening subframe pivot bolts while the vehicle is raised on jacks twists rubber bushings and causes premature tearing.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Subaru Ascent parts are priced?
01wide ±175%
Transmission Control Module
$111median
$21$410
02wide ±131%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$35$305
03wide ±123%
Air Bag
$320median
$65$850
04wide ±124%
Side Mirror
$300median
$99$840
05wide ±177%
Center Console
$125median
$50$493
06wide ±90%
Front Seat
$226median
$93$500
07wide ±159%
Car Radio
$235median
$64$812
08wide ±149%
Wheels
$204median
$52$658
09wide ±105%
Tail Light
$170median
$55$413
10wide ±151%
Steering Column
$143median
$60$493
11wide ±93%
Strut
$139median
$40$299
12wide ±153%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$25$255
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Ascent control arm prices
Control Armcompare
Toyota4RunnervsSubaruAscent
4Runner$193
Ascent$103
$90 diff8,125 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesSClassvsSubaruAscent
Class$180
Ascent$103
$77 diff7,289 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesEClassvsSubaruAscent
Class$100
Ascent$103
$3 diff7,166 listings
Control ArmcompareFordMustangvsSubaruAscent
Mustang$75
Ascent$103
$28 diff7,134 listings
Control ArmcompareDodgeChargervsSubaruAscent
Charger$75
Ascent$103
$28 diff6,451 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesCClassvsSubaruAscent
Class$120
Ascent$103
$17 diff6,368 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±105%
Acura ILX
$75median
$34$191
Acurawide ±151%
Acura Integra
$167median
$65$569
Acurawide ±162%
Acura MDX
$165median
$45$581
Acurawide ±127%
Acura RDX
$128median
$30$355
Acurawide ±232%
Acura TLX
$88median
$35$443
Audiwide ±179%
Audi A4
$85median
$35$339
Audiwide ±167%
Audi A6
$120median
$36$437
Subaruwide ±151%
Subaru Crosstrek
$106median
$29$349
Subaruwide ±118%
Subaru Forester
$120median
$34$316
Subaruwide ±160%
Subaru Impreza
$100median
$30$349
Subaruwide ±108%
Subaru Outback
$112median
$25$268
Subaruwide ±163%
Subaru WRX
$132median
$42$472
Common questions
Subaru Ascent control arm FAQ
How much is a used control arm for a Subaru Ascent?
The median asking price is $103 across 579 priced listings from 104 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $100. 2022 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $95.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Ascent control arm?
Using a used part, a Subaru Ascent control arm replacement typically runs $200–$555 all-in: the median used control arm for this model lists at $103, and independent-shop labor for control arm replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). The labor figure does not include a wheel alignment after installation. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Subaru Ascent model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Subaru Ascent control arm years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Subaru Ascent control arm fitments across 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 6 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.