Used Toyota Avalon for Sale nearGrand Rapids, MN

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 $16,639, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $16,512 over the past year.

Recently, prices have eased on the 2020 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 used-car pick if you want a roomy, comfortable 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 dependable character. Reviewers also repeatedly highlight its luxurious feel and strong V6 performance, which help it stand out as a comfort-first sedan with an upscale personality.

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

The main trade-offs that come up in expert reviews are the Avalon’s outdated technology, its soft suspension and subdued handling, and the underwhelming base engine in the 2021 model year.

29.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota Avalon models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently describe the Avalon as comfortable, dependable, and easy to live with. The model’s long-running reputation centers on a smooth ride, a spacious cabin, and a refined driving experience that holds up well across the years.

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

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is generally tied more to individual vehicle condition and service history than to the model’s overall reputation.

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

Across all model years, at 55.5% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Toyota Safety Sense-P (TSS-P)
• Infotainment: 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: our test car’s official EPA rating is 28 mpg in combined driving. We averaged 29.5 mpg on our testing loop.

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 cabin and quiet, upscale character with the core equipment already in place.
• XSE Nightshade: This trim adds blacked-out styling for a more distinctive look.
• XSE Hybrid: This version pairs hybrid efficiency with the Avalon’s upscale feel.
• Touring: This trim adds a sportier setup and is one of the performance-tuned variants.
• Limited: This is the best-value trim if you want the Avalon’s most polished mix of comfort and features, including real wood trim, an architecturally themed cabin, and available AWD.
• TRD: This trim adds the most performance-oriented character in the lineup.

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 be popular because they give you more inventory to choose from, which can make it easier to find the right color, mileage, and condition. They also often sit in a sweet spot where pricing and availability line up well for used shoppers.

What is the Toyota Avalon's resale value?

Most Avalon model years are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. A few years are holding close to flat or ticking upward, so the market is mixed rather than uniformly soft. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer recent years, while older examples show more stability.

The 2015, 2021, and 2022 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2016, 2017, 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 2020 model is at −2.14% versus a year ago, and the 2019 model is at −7.39%.
• Deal availability: The 2019 model has 30.5% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2014 model has the most listings at a current average price of $14,428. The Toyota Avalon offers a roomy cabin and a quiet, comfortable ride that make it a strong long-distance cruiser.

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 November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.