How much does the Toyota 4Runner cost in today's market?

Used Toyota 4Runner prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Toyota 4Runner's current nationwide average price is $36,664, and its year-round low is $34,139.04. Those figures reflect this model only, and they show how much prices can vary by year and trim. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023 and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Toyota 4Runner a good car?

Yes — the Toyota 4Runner is a strong pick if you want a rugged SUV with broad owner appeal and lasting value. The all-generations owner rating is 4.64/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its reliability, off-road capability, and comfort. Spacious interiors and durable, family-friendly character also come up again and again in reviews.

Expert reviews rate the 2014 and 2025 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs that show up in expert reviews are fuel economy, rear-seat space, and the amount of modern tech in older years.

30.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota 4Runner models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Toyota 4Runner as durable, dependable, and well suited to long-term ownership. Expert reviews also reinforce its rugged build, strong resale value, and overall toughness.

• Owners rate the Toyota 4Runner between 4.17 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk tends to be lower when you choose a well-kept example with a clean history and a strong maintenance record.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 76.6% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Toyota Safety Sense 3.0
• Infotainment: an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen; a large 14-inch touchscreen; wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 20 mpg city, 26 mpg on the highway, and 22 mpg in combined driving; 23/24/23

Which Toyota 4Runner trim should I buy?

The 2025 Toyota 4Runner offers...

• SR5: The base SR5 trim with RWD starts the lineup and gives you the entry point into the new generation.
• TRD Off-Road: This trim adds more off-road-focused capability and is a strong choice if you want trail hardware without jumping to the top of the range.
• TRD Pro: This is one of the most capable adventure-focused trims, with the strongest off-road hardware in the lineup.
• Trailhunter: This top trim adds the most extreme off-road setup in the lineup and suits you if you want the most capable factory-built adventure version.

What Toyota 4Runner do most buyers choose?

The Toyota 4Runner years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2022.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, mileage, and price. They also sit in a sweet spot where newer features and broader availability often overlap.

What is the Toyota 4Runner's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you're shopping used and want to avoid paying peak prices. The changes are mostly modest, with only one year showing a small increase. That pattern suggests you have room to shop carefully without chasing a sharply rising market.

The 2024, 2016, and 2023 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Toyota 4Runner safe?

• 2025: 7/10
• 2022: 7/10
• 2020: 7/10
• 2019: 6/10
• 2016: 6/10
• 2014: 8/10

Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 comes standard across all 2025 4Runner models.

For the safest used buy, the 2014 model posts the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used Toyota 4Runner now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −5.69% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −2.01%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 31.9% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 33.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $46,543. The Toyota 4Runner offers a rugged, durable character that appeals to shoppers who want a dependable SUV with strong everyday versatility.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The standard four-cylinder is estimated to return 20 mpg city, 26 mpg on the highway, and 22 mpg in combined driving, while the Hybrid is estimated at 23/24/23.
• Tech: Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a wireless charging pad are also offered.
• Safety: All 4Runner models come standard with the Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 suite of advanced safety features that include frontal collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a traffic sign reader, and automatic high beams.
• Starting price: MSRPs for the 2025 Toyota 4Runner start at $42,220 (including a $1,450 destination fee) for the base SR5 trim with RWD.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2027 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 7, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.