Used Toyota Avalon for Sale nearBakersfield, CA

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

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

The Toyota Avalon’s current nationwide average price is $17,599, and its year-round low is $16,515.41. That puts the model’s pricing in a fairly tight band for shoppers comparing different model years. Recently, prices have eased on the 2022 models, while other recent model years have held firm or risen.

Is the Toyota Avalon a good car?

Yes — the Toyota Avalon is a strong choice if you want a comfortable, roomy sedan with a premium feel and a loyal owner following. The all-generations owner rating is 4.63/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Avalon for its smooth ride, spacious cabin, and comfortable seating. Reviewers also repeatedly highlight its luxury-leaning character, strong performance, and overall value, especially for shoppers who want an upscale experience without moving into a luxury badge.

Expert reviews rate the 2020 and 2019 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on technology and some equipment choices in recent years, with older and newer models alike drawing criticism for outdated tech, while the 2021 model’s base engine and AWD pairing also stand out in expert commentary.

28.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota Avalon models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Avalon’s comfort, smooth ride, and dependable character. Across the model years in the data, it comes across as a sedan that delivers a refined ownership experience and keeps buyers coming back.

• Owners rate the Toyota Avalon between 4.29 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, that combination suggests a reassuring long-term ownership profile, especially if you verify condition and history carefully before you buy.

What should I look for when buying a used Toyota Avalon?

Across all model years, at 57.8% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Toyota Safety Sense-P (TSS-P)
• Infotainment: a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 28 mpg in combined driving, up to 44 mpg in combined driving, and 29.5 mpg on our testing loop

Which Toyota Avalon trim should I buy?

The 2021 Toyota Avalon offers these trims:

• XLE: Choose this if you want the comfort-focused setup and the available hybrid powertrain; it’s the best-value trim for shoppers prioritizing a premium Avalon experience.
• Limited: This trim adds a more upscale cabin with real wood trim, and it’s the right pick if you want the most polished comfort-oriented version.
• XSE Nightshade: This trim adds blacked-out mesh grille styling for a more distinctive look.
• XSE Hybrid: This trim pairs the hybrid powertrain with the XSE’s styling.
• Touring: This trim adds sport- and performance-tuned character.
• TRD: This trim adds extra performance and style, making it the choice for buyers who want the most character.

What Toyota Avalon do most buyers choose?

The Toyota Avalon years with the most listings are 2014, 2015, and 2020.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right combination of price, condition, and equipment. They also often attract shoppers looking for a balance of value and availability.

What is the Toyota Avalon's resale value?

The table shows a mixed resale picture, with several model years moving lower and others edging upward. That gives used buyers some room to find value, especially among the years that have softened recently. At the same time, a few newer and mid-cycle years are still commanding stronger prices.

The 2014 and 2020 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2021, 2016, and 2015 model years have held their value best, with prices flat to rising year-over-year.

Is the Toyota Avalon safe?

• 2021: 7/10
• 2020: 9/10
• 2019: 9/10
• 2016: 8/10

Toyota Safety Sense-P is standard with every 2021 Avalon.

For the safest used buy, the 2019 and 2020 models both post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2019 model is at −6.33% versus a year ago, and the 2018 model is at −1.34%.
• Deal availability: The 2019 model has 32.4% good and great deals, and the 2018 model has 33.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2014 model has the most listings at a current average price of $14,173. The Toyota Avalon offers a spacious cabin and a comfortable, premium-feeling ride that make it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Toyota offers three different powertrains for the 2021 Avalon, but if you want the new AWD system, you’re going to need to settle for the same 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that goes into the Camry. In this application, it makes a decent 205 horsepower and 185 pound-feet of torque, but it’s not going to put a grin on your face.
• Tech: Every 2021 Avalon has a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system display, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto (new this year), Amazon Alexa, SiriusXM satellite radio (free for three months), and the full collection of Toyota connected services.
• Safety: Toyota Safety Sense-P (TSS-P) is standard with every 2021 Avalon.
• Starting price: Prices for Avalon models start at $35,875 and rise to $43,300, overlapping the most expensive Camry and least expensive Lexus ES models.

If you're buying used today, the 2014 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2023 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.