Used 2025 Toyota GR86 for Sale nearSanta Cruz, CA

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The 2025 Toyota GR86 offers a range of trims from budget-friendly to fully loaded, all featuring RWD for an engaging driving experience.

• Starting at $30,611
• 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 the most budget-friendly option in the lineup.

• Avg. market price: $30,611 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 21 city / 30 hwy
• Inventory: 214 listings
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Premium RWD — "Who It's For"

The Premium RWD is the pick for shoppers who want a well-rounded sports car with added comfort features. It's the most popular trim in the lineup.

• Avg. market price: $33,140 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 20 city / 26 hwy
• Inventory: 437 listings
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Hakone Special Edition RWD — "Who It's For"

The Hakone Special Edition RWD is the pick for shoppers who want a unique, fully loaded sports car experience. Its limited availability may limit negotiating room.

• Avg. market price: $35,847 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 21 city / 30 hwy
• Inventory: 11 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View Hakone Special Edition RWD listings

Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — Premium RWD

With 437 active listings, the Premium RWD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — RWD

At $30,611 avg market price — below the lineup median of $33,140 — it's the most accessible entry point.

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Best for Fuel Economy — RWD

The RWD trim offers the best fuel economy in the lineup with 21/30 MPG/MPGe.

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

How much does the 2025 Toyota GR86 cost?

Prices have softened 2.73% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 328 listings available, which gives you a modest 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 7.83/10.

The standout strength is Performance at 10/10.

It is built for you if you want an affordable two-door coupe that feels at home on a twisty mountain road and still works for weekend errands. The GR86’s appeal comes from its nimble chassis, good looks, and manual-transmission option, while the limited-production Hakone Edition adds extra enthusiast appeal.

The trade-offs are clear: the back seat is cramped, and the technology is outdated. The ride can also feel stiff on rougher city streets, and the steering may feel twitchy in daily commuting.

With 25.3% of listings marked as good or great deals, you have some room to shop selectively.

Is the 2025 Toyota GR86 reliable?

The 2025 Toyota GR86 is presented as a straightforward sports car rather than a complicated one, and that simplicity can work in your favor over time. Its 2.4-liter boxer-four and rear-wheel-drive layout are paired with a manual or automatic transmission, and the car’s performance focus is balanced by reasonable fuel economy for the class.

Toyota also includes scheduled maintenance coverage for two years or 25,000 miles, which helps reduce early ownership costs. The GR86’s warranty coverage is otherwise average for the class, so long-term ownership risk is mostly about accepting a sports-car setup that prioritizes fun over comfort and practicality.

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

Accident-free inventory is solid at 80.8% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still check the history report carefully and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if the car has been driven hard or modified. Focus on overall condition, tire wear, brake condition, and whether the car’s sporty character has translated into extra wear.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base trim uses cloth seats, while the Premium and Hakone special edition add Ultrasuede and leather-trimmed seats. The base model also misses blind-spot monitoring, which is offered on Premium and Hakone Edition models.
• Powertrain: The GR86 uses a 2.4-liter boxer-four with 228 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, and you can get it with a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. It is tuned for momentum and handling rather than big power.
• 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 limited to Premium and Hakone Edition models, and the adaptive cruise control does not have stop-and-go functionality.
• Infotainment: The GR86 uses an eight-inch touchscreen, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard. There is no native navigation system, and the system is described as basic and dated.
• Fuel efficiency: The automatic is rated at 21 mpg city, 30 mpg highway and 24 mpg combined, while 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, and Hakone Edition.

Here's the short version:

• base: This is the entry point if you want the lowest-cost way into the GR86 formula, but you give up blind-spot monitoring and the upgraded seat materials found higher up the range.
• Premium: This is the best-value trim for most shoppers because it adds blind-spot monitoring and the more upscale Ultrasuede and leather-trimmed seats.
• Hakone Edition: This is the special-edition choice if you want the most distinctive look and a more exclusive feel, with Ridge Green paint and bronze wheels.

Blind-spot monitoring is only offered on Premium and Hakone Edition models, so that safety upgrade is a strong reason to skip the base trim.

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 without expecting a deep bargain on every listing.

• Deal availability: 25.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 328 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 2.73% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 80.8% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $32,091, 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 $32,821 sits slightly below last year's $33,741.

That price movement suggests the GR86 has softened a bit in the used market, which can help you as a buyer today. If you plan to sell later, the car’s enthusiast appeal and limited-production variants may help support demand, but resale will still depend heavily on condition, mileage, and trim.

Because the market has moved down 2.73%, you should expect buyers to be price-sensitive if you resell. A clean, well-kept example with desirable equipment should hold up better than a rough or heavily modified one.

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 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 limited to Premium and Hakone Edition models, and the adaptive cruise control lacks stop-and-go functionality.

The safety setup is solid for a sports car, but you should still pay close attention to visibility and driver-assistance coverage if you are comparing trims. The rearward view is poor, and the base model misses one of the more useful convenience-safety features.

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:

• 25.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 80.8% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 2.73% compared with last year.
• It adds performance upgrades and a limited-production Hakone Edition.

Consider the 2026 if:

• It puts driver engagement first and practicality last.

The bottom line: If you want the strongest mix of value, fun, and available inventory, the 2025 is the better starting point. If your priority is pure driving enjoyment and you are less concerned about practicality, the 2026 is worth a look; if you are price-sensitive, the 2025’s softer pricing makes it the smarter buy.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.