Used 2025 Toyota 4Runner for Sale nearCastalia, NC

How much does the 2025 Toyota 4Runner cost?

Prices have softened 6.47% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

With 3,163 listings available, you have a solid amount of inventory to compare before you commit.

If you find a listing below $48,824.94, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

Is the 2025 Toyota 4Runner a good car?

Yes — it earns a 5/5 user rating and a 7.67/10 expert rating.

The model scores 8/10 across Look and feel, Performance, Form and function, and Cost effectiveness.

The 2025 4Runner is a redesigned SUV that keeps the familiar formula while adding more capability, power, comfort, and technology. It is described as more composed on pavement than before, while still staying true to its all-terrain identity and offering a more contemporary set of four-cylinder powertrains.

The main trade-off is limited rear-seat space, so you should weigh passenger room against the 4Runner’s rugged strengths. The expert notes also point to strong off-road ability and improved everyday livability, which makes it a better fit if you want adventure capability without giving up too much road comfort.

With 29.2% of listings priced as good or great deals, there is meaningful market opportunity if you shop carefully.

Is the 2025 Toyota 4Runner reliable?

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

The 2025 4Runner is presented as a vehicle that keeps Toyota’s familiar rugged formula while adding more capability and refinement. The expert assessment also emphasizes that it remains a solid all-terrain vehicle, and Toyota’s reputation for reliability is called out directly in the cost-effectiveness discussion.

Its standard turbocharged four-cylinder is described as more powerful than the previous V6, and the hybrid adds stronger usable power at lower speeds. That combination suggests the drivetrain lineup is built for capability as much as efficiency.

For used buyers, the main long-term ownership risk is that a rugged SUV like this can be more demanding if it has been driven hard off-road or neglected on maintenance.

What should I look for when buying a used 2025 Toyota 4Runner?

Accident-free inventory is excellent at 95.4% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

You should still run a history report and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if the truck has seen trail use or heavy towing. Focus on overall condition, signs of off-road wear, and whether the cabin and cargo area show the kind of abuse that can come with a body-on-frame SUV.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The cabin is described as purposeful and relatively comfortable, but there is a lot of hard plastic, and the base setup may leave you wanting more refinement than higher trims provide.
• Powertrain: Entry trims use a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 317 horsepower and 278 pound-feet of torque, while the i-Force Max Hybrid raises output to 326 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque.
• Safety package: Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 is standard and includes frontal collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a traffic sign reader, automatic high beams, and Proactive Driving Assist. Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alerts is optional.
• Infotainment: An 8-inch touchscreen is standard on supporting trims, a 14-inch screen is available, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are offered, and a wireless charging pad is available.
• Fuel efficiency: The standard four-cylinder is estimated at 20 mpg city, 26 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined, while the hybrid is estimated at 23/24/23.

Which 2025 Toyota 4Runner trim should I buy?

The 2025 Toyota 4Runner is offered in 9 trim levels: SR5, TRD Off-Road, TRD Pro, Trailhunter, and other trims referenced in the expert test-drive data.

Here's the short version:

• SR5: This is the entry point, and it makes sense if you want the 4Runner’s core capability and updated powertrain without paying for the more specialized off-road hardware.
• TRD Off-Road: This is the best-value choice if you want a stronger off-road focus, since the expert notes say even the mid-range TRD Off-Road models are impressively capable.
• TRD Pro: Choose this if you want one of the most capable adventure-oriented versions in the lineup, with the strongest off-road character described in the expert review.
• Trailhunter: Pick this if you want the most adventure-ready setup and can live with the added wind noise from the snorkel on road trips.

Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 is standard across the lineup, while blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alerts remains optional.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2025 Toyota 4Runner?

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop with some leverage if you stay disciplined.

• Deal availability: 29.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 3,163 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 6.47% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 95.4% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $48,824.94, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2025 Toyota 4Runner's resale value?

The current average of $51,481 sits slightly below last year's $55,039.

That softer pricing can help you buy in at a more favorable level today, but it also means a future seller may need to be realistic about where the market has settled. If prices remain below last year’s level, resale gains may be more limited in the near term.

Even so, the 4Runner’s strong identity, updated capability, and broad appeal among adventure-minded buyers should help support demand over time.

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

Is the 2025 Toyota 4Runner safe?

It earns a 7/10 safety score from our experts.

As of this writing, crash test results are not yet available from either NHTSA or IIHS.

All 4Runner models come standard with the Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 suite, which includes frontal collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a traffic sign reader, automatic high beams, and Proactive Driving Assist. Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alerts is optional.

The main caveat is that Proactive Driving Assist could be too intrusive for many drivers, though you can disable it.

Should I buy a 2025 Toyota 4Runner or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2025 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2025 if:

• 29.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is excellent at 95.4% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 6.47% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2025 brings a long-awaited redesign with more capability, power, comfort, and technology.

Consider the 2024 if:

• At $46,752, the 2024 costs less than the current year's $51,481 average.
• It remains a rugged, off-road-focused SUV with strong reliability and durability.

Consider the 2026 if:

• It adds Toyota’s latest infotainment system, blind-spot monitoring, and a more modern standard feature set.

The bottom line: If you want the newest design, better efficiency, and a more refined driving experience, the 2025 is the better all-around pick. If your priority is spending less, the 2024 remains the value play, while the 2026 is the better choice if you want the latest tech and can wait for the next model year.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.