Used Toyota Avalon for Sale nearGranada Hills, 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 $17,376, and its lowest point over the past year was $16,509. Recently, prices have come down for the 2021 and 2022 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Toyota Avalon a good car?

Yes — the Toyota Avalon has a strong reputation for comfort, luxury, and smooth-road manners, and owners consistently respond well to its spacious cabin and relaxed driving character. The all-generations owner rating is 4.63/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Avalon for its smooth ride, roomy interior, and upscale feel, and many also highlight its strong V6 performance and quiet, comfortable character. Across the years, the model’s appeal centers on a traditional big-sedan experience with a premium atmosphere.

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

The main trade-offs in the expert feedback center on value, older technology, and some powertrain choices, especially where the base engine and AWD pairing are concerned.

30.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota Avalon models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Avalon as dependable, comfortable, and well built, with praise that often extends to its smooth ride and long-haul ease. Expert feedback also reinforces the model’s calm, refined character and strong everyday usability.

• 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, the long-term ownership picture looks reassuring, especially if you verify history carefully and choose a well-kept example.

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

Across all model years, at 56.6% 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 with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: up to 44 mpg in combined driving

Which Toyota Avalon trim should I buy?

The 2021 Toyota Avalon offers these trims:

• XLE: This is the comfort-focused starting point, and it suits you if you want the Avalon’s roomy, upscale character with the core equipment that defines the model.
• 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 Avalon’s sportier XSE character.
• Limited: This is the best-value trim if you want a more luxurious feel, with leather, real wood trim, and the available AWD setup.
• Touring: This trim adds sport- and performance-tuned character.
• TRD: This is the performance-focused choice, with extra performance and style for drivers who want the Avalon’s most athletic setup.

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 more price points to compare. That usually makes it easier to find a trim and condition level that fits your budget.

What is the Toyota Avalon's resale value?

Most Avalon model years in this table are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. A few years are rising, though, so the pattern is mixed rather than uniformly downward. The biggest drops are concentrated in the stronger-value recent years, while several older years are showing gains.

The 2018 and 2021 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2015, 2016, and 2014 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 (TSS-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 2021 model is at −0.24% versus a year ago, and the 2019 model is at −6.09%.
• Deal availability: The 2019 model has 35.4% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2014 model has the most listings at a current average price of $14,513. The Toyota Avalon offers a roomy, comfortable cabin with a relaxed, upscale character that makes it easy to live with every day.

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

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.