Used 2025 Toyota GR86 for Sale nearHowell, MI

Compare 2025 Toyota GR86 Trims

The GR86 offers a blend of performance and affordability, with trims catering to both budget-conscious and feature-seeking drivers.

• Starting at $30,247
• Best MPG/MPGe: 21 city / 30 hwy
• Most Popular: Premium RWD

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RWD — "Who It's For"

The RWD is the pick for shoppers who want a sporty experience without paying for extra features. It's an excellent entry point into the GR86 lineup.

• Avg. market price: $30,247 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 21 city / 30 hwy
• Inventory: 199 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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Premium RWD — "Who It's For"

The Premium RWD is the pick for shoppers who want a fully loaded sports car experience without compromising on comfort and tech. It's the most popular trim in the lineup.

• Avg. market price: $32,568 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 20 city / 26 hwy
• Inventory: 541 listings
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — Premium RWD

With 541 active listings, the Premium RWD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — RWD

At $30,247 avg market price — below the lineup median of $31,407 — it's the most accessible entry point.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 12, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

How much does the 2025 Toyota GR86 cost?

Prices have softened 2.44% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 414 listings available, which gives you a decent amount of inventory to compare before you buy.

Is the 2025 Toyota GR86 a good car?

The 2025 Toyota GR86 earns an expert rating of 7.8/10.

The standout strength is Performance at 10/10.

The GR86 is positioned as an affordable two-door sports coupe that gives you plenty of fun without demanding a huge budget. It is described as a nimble little sports car with good looks and a manual transmission option, and it is meant for buyers who want something entertaining rather than merely practical. It also works as more than a weekend toy, since it is said to be comfortable on a twisty mountain road and useful for weekend errands.

The trade-offs are clear: the back seat is cramped, and the technology is outdated. That means you are buying into driver engagement first, not everyday convenience.

There are 29.7% of listings priced as good or great deals, which suggests you still have room to shop selectively.

Is the 2025 Toyota GR86 reliable?

The 2025 Toyota GR86 is presented as a simple, driver-focused sports coupe rather than a complicated performance machine, which generally helps keep ownership straightforward. Its 2.4-liter boxer-four and rear-wheel-drive layout are paired with a manual or automatic transmission, and the car’s performance character is built around accessible power and a chassis that rewards attentive driving.

The expert review also notes that Toyota includes scheduled maintenance coverage for two years or 25,000 miles, which is a useful ownership perk. The performance write-up emphasizes that the GR86 is all about momentum, with power that is accessible and easy to use on public roads.

For long-term ownership, the main risk is that this is still a sports car with firm tuning and enthusiast-oriented hardware, so wear items and ride comfort may matter more than they would in a mainstream commuter.

What should I look for when buying a used 2025 Toyota GR86?

Accident-free inventory is solid at 80.2% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still run a history report on any car you are considering, even if the listing looks clean at first glance. Prioritize a pre-purchase inspection that checks the suspension, brakes, tires, and interior wear, since this is a sports coupe that may have been driven hard. Pay extra attention to how the car feels over rough pavement and whether the cabin and controls show signs of heavy use.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base trim uses cloth seats, while the Premium and Hakone Edition add Ultrasuede and leather-trimmed seats. The Premium and Hakone Edition also add blind-spot monitoring, which is a meaningful safety gap versus the base model.
• Powertrain: The GR86 uses a 2.4-liter boxer-four with 228 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, paired with either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. The automatic is quicker to shift, but the manual is the more engaging choice.
• Safety package: Every GR86 gets forward collision warning, pre-collision braking, lead vehicle start alert, lane departure warning, automatic high beams, and adaptive cruise control. Blind-spot monitoring is only offered on Premium and Hakone Edition models.
• Infotainment: The cabin uses an 8-inch touchscreen, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard. The system is basic, and the native interface can feel slow to respond.
• Fuel efficiency: The automatic is rated at 21 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, and 24 mpg combined. The manual is rated at 20 mpg city, 26 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined.

Which 2025 Toyota GR86 trim should I buy?

The 2025 Toyota GR86 is offered in 3 trim levels: base, Premium, Hakone Edition.

Here's the short version:

• base: This is the entry point if you want the lowest price, but you give up blind-spot monitoring and the upgraded seat materials found higher up the range. It still gives you the core GR86 experience, including the standard safety suite and the same 228-horsepower engine.
• Premium: This is the best-value trim for most shoppers because it adds blind-spot monitoring and the nicer Ultrasuede and leather-trimmed seats. If you want the most balanced mix of equipment and value, this is the one to target.
• Hakone Edition: This is the special-edition choice if you want the most distinctive look, with Ridge Green paint and 18-inch satin bronze wheels. It also gets the Premium-style seat upgrades and blind-spot monitoring, but it is more about exclusivity than value.

Blind-spot monitoring is only offered on Premium and Hakone Edition models, so those trims are the safer picks if you want the most complete feature set.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2025 Toyota GR86?

This is a moderate market for selective buyers, so you can shop carefully and still find worthwhile listings.

• Deal availability: 29.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 414 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 2.44% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 80.2% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $32,022, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2025 Toyota GR86's resale value?

The current average of $32,437 sits slightly below last year's $33,250.

That tells you the market has softened a bit, which can help you as a buyer today. For a future seller, it suggests resale values may not be climbing quickly, so condition and mileage will matter a lot when it is time to trade or sell.

Because the price trend is down 2.44%, you may have a better chance of buying at a reasonable entry point now than you would have a year ago. If you keep the car clean, avoid heavy wear, and maintain it well, you should be in a stronger position when you eventually list it.

Is the 2025 Toyota GR86 safe?

The 2025 Toyota GR86 earns Good ratings from IIHS in crashworthiness and crash avoidance and mitigation, and Acceptable for child seat anchors.

It earns a 5/10 safety score from our experts.

Every GR86 comes with forward collision warning, pre-collision braking, lead vehicle start alert, lane departure warning, automatic high beams, and adaptive cruise control. Blind-spot monitoring is only available on Premium and Hakone Edition models, so the base trim leaves you with a less complete safety package.

The review also notes that the forward collision warning can be overly sensitive, and the adaptive cruise control lacks stop-and-go functionality. That means you should treat the GR86 as a sports car first and a safety-first commuter second.

Should I buy a 2025 Toyota GR86 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:

• 29.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 80.2% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 2.44% compared with last year.
• The 2025 adds a few performance upgrades and keeps the GR86 focused on affordable driving fun.

Consider the 2026 if:

• It sharpens the GR86’s driver-focused character with even more emphasis on handling and engagement.

The bottom line: If you want the better value today, the 2025 is the easier buy because prices have softened and inventory is healthy. If your priority is the newest tuning and you are willing to pay for it, the 2026 is the one to watch.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.