How much does the 2018 Toyota Sienna cost?

Prices have softened 5.48% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 944 listings available, which suggests you should have a reasonable amount of inventory to compare.

If you find a listing below $20,450.77, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

Is the 2018 Toyota Sienna a good car?

Generally — the 2018 Toyota Sienna earns a 4.4/5 user rating and a 7.17/10 expert rating. The model scores 8/10 across Look and feel, Performance, and Cost effectiveness.

Drivers consistently praise its spaciousness, reliability, and all-wheel drive capability, and the overview points to a family-friendly cabin with room for up to eight passengers and plenty of cargo space. That combination makes it especially appealing if you want a practical minivan for family duty, road trips, and everyday hauling. The market also shows 32.9% good or great deals, which gives you some room to shop selectively.

Is the 2018 Toyota Sienna reliable?

Owners rate it 4.4/5, a solid signal of long-term satisfaction.

User feedback highlights reliability, spaciousness, and a dependable feel, while the expert review also points to a deserved reputation for dependability. Toyota’s free scheduled maintenance for the first 2 years or 25,000 miles adds a helpful ownership perk, and the overall package suggests a minivan you can count on for regular family use. For used buyers, the main long-term risk is making sure prior wear, maintenance history, and accident history don’t undercut that dependable reputation.

What should I look for when buying a used 2018 Toyota Sienna?

At 55.5% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

You should start with a vehicle history report and then prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if you’re considering a higher-mileage example or one with a lower-than-average price. Focus on condition, maintenance records, and evidence of prior bodywork so you can separate a clean, well-kept van from one that has been repaired after a collision. If possible, pay extra attention to how the safety and convenience features operate during a test drive.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base L trim gets a Scout connected navigation system and more USB ports, while all trims except the L add Safety Connect subscription services and a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot. The SE adds sport-tuned styling and chassis tuning, but blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are not standard on it.
• Powertrain: The Sienna uses a 3.5-liter V6 with 296 horsepower and 263 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic. AWD is available only on LE, XLE, and Limited, and the review notes that the transmission can occasionally hesitate in low-speed transitions.
• Safety package: Toyota Safety Sense is standard and includes adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and automatic high-beam headlights. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are available on SE and standard on XLE and Limited.
• Infotainment: The base L gets a Scout connected navigation system, while all trims except L include Safety Connect and a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot. A premium JBL sound system is limited to the Limited trim, and the SE, XLE, and Limited can be equipped with a split-screen rear-seat entertainment system that streams Android content.
• Fuel efficiency: The test vehicle returned 18.9 mpg on the review loop, versus an EPA estimate of 22 mpg in combined driving.

Which 2018 Toyota Sienna trim should I buy?

The 2018 Toyota Sienna is offered in 5 trim levels: L, LE, SE, XLE, Limited.

Here's the short version:

• Base trim: The L is the most stripped-down version, and it misses some of the convenience and connectivity upgrades found higher up the range. It also does not get Safety Connect or the 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot.
• Sweet-spot trim: The XLE is the best all-around choice if you want a stronger mix of comfort and safety equipment, since it adds the available blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert as standard equipment while also qualifying for AWD.
• Premium/top trim: The Limited is the most feature-rich choice, with the premium JBL sound system available only here and the option for the most advanced tech package, including the surround-view monitoring system.
• Off-road trim: None of the trims are really aimed at off-road use, so there isn’t a special daily-driver caution to flag here.

Toyota Safety Sense is standard across the lineup, but the L trim still misses some of the connected and convenience features found on higher trims.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2018 Toyota Sienna?

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop carefully without expecting every listing to be a bargain.

• Deal availability: 32.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 944 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 5.48% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 55.5% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $20,450.77, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2018 Toyota Sienna's resale value?

The current average of $21,360 sits slightly below last year's $22,598.

That softer pricing suggests the market has cooled a bit, which can help you buy more confidently now if you plan to keep the van for several years. For a future seller, that also means resale value may depend more heavily on condition, mileage, and feature content than on broad market momentum. Well-kept examples with strong equipment and clean history should hold up better than rougher ones.

Vehicles with solid owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.4/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2018 Toyota Sienna safe?

It does not earn a Top Safety Pick rating from IIHS, and in the driver’s-side small overlap frontal test it gets an Acceptable rating rather than Good. In federal testing, it earns a four-star frontal-impact rating from NHTSA, and NHTSA has not rated it for side-impact protection.

It earns a 6/10 safety score from our experts.

Toyota Safety Sense is standard and includes adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and automatic high-beam headlights. Safety Connect is also included on most versions, adding automatic collision notification, emergency assistance, and roadside assistance. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are available on the SE and standard on XLE and Limited.

Should I buy a 2018 Toyota Sienna or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2018 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2018 if:

• 32.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• At 55.5% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 5.48% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.4/5 — a solid satisfaction signal.
• The 2018 stands out for standard Toyota Safety Sense and the availability of AWD, which make it a strong family-focused pick.

The bottom line: If you want a roomy, dependable minivan with strong standard safety tech and the option of AWD, the 2018 is a sensible year to target. If you’re especially price-sensitive, focus on the cleanest, best-maintained examples and use the softer market to negotiate rather than stretching for a higher-mileage van with a questionable history.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from July 31, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.