Used Toyota Avalon for Sale nearConverse, LA

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 $17,021, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $16,509 over the past year.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2020 and 2022 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

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 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Avalon for its smooth ride, spacious interior, and luxury-leaning character. Reviewers also highlight its strong V6 performance and the way it delivers an upscale experience without stepping into a luxury-brand badge.

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

The main trade-offs center on value, outdated technology in some years, and a few feature omissions that show up in owner feedback and expert notes. For shoppers who prioritize comfort and refinement, those compromises are often easy to live with.

29.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota Avalon models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Avalon as dependable, comfortable, and easy to live with over time. Expert notes reinforce that impression with praise for the car’s smooth ride, quiet cabin, and overall refinement.

• Owners rate the Toyota Avalon between 4.3 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture looks reassuring, especially if you choose a well-kept example with a clean history and regular maintenance.

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

Across all model years, at 56.9% 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: 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

Which Toyota Avalon trim should I buy?

The 2021 Toyota Avalon offers these trims:

• XLE: The comfort-focused starting point, with the Avalon’s roomy cabin and upscale feel.
• Limited: Adds a more premium interior ambiance, real wood trim, and available AWD; a strong pick if you want the best-value blend of comfort and features.
• XSE Nightshade: Adds blacked-out mesh grille styling for a more distinctive look.
• XSE Hybrid: Adds hybrid efficiency with a sportier presentation.
• Touring: Adds sport-oriented tuning and styling.
• TRD: Adds extra performance and style, making it the choice for buyers who want the most athletic Avalon.

What Toyota Avalon do most buyers choose?

The Toyota Avalon years with the most listings are 2014, 2015, and 2016.

These higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they offer a wider selection and a lower entry price. That combination usually makes them easier to compare and shop confidently.

What is the Toyota Avalon's resale value?

The table shows a mixed picture, with several years moving lower and a few edging upward. That gives used buyers some room to find value, especially in the years that have softened recently.

The 2017 and 2020 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2015, 2014, and 2016 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?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2020 model is at −0.03% versus a year ago, and the 2019 model is at −7.35%.
• Deal availability: The 2020 model has 33.6% good and great deals, and the 2019 model has 32.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2014 model has the most listings at a current average price of $14,478. The Toyota Avalon offers a quiet, spacious cabin with a comfortable, upscale character that makes it easy to settle into on long drives.

If you're buying used today, the 2014 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.