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 $17,545, and its year-round low is $16,512.79. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model sits today if you’re comparing different model years. 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 earns strong marks from owners across its full run. 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, upscale feel. Reviewers also repeatedly highlight its strong performance and the way it delivers a luxury-like experience at a more approachable price point. Expert coverage reinforces that appeal with notes about its roomy interior, premium character, and distinctive blend of comfort and personality.

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

The main trade-offs center on technology and some feature content in recent years, along with the fact that all-wheel drive is limited to specific powertrain combinations in the 2021 model. Even so, the Avalon remains a compelling used sedan if you want comfort, space, and a refined driving experience.

24.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota Avalon models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Avalon as comfortable, dependable, and easy to live with, and expert coverage echoes that reputation with praise for its smooth ride and refined character. Across the model years in the data, it comes across as a sedan that many buyers keep for the long haul.

• 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 points to a model with strong long-term ownership appeal, especially if you verify condition and maintenance history before you buy.

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

Across all model years, at 58% 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: a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system 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: This is the comfort-focused starting point, and it suits you if you want the Avalon’s roomy cabin and upscale feel in a straightforward package.
• XSE Nightshade: This trim adds blacked-out styling for a more distinctive look.
• XSE Hybrid: This version adds hybrid efficiency along with the XSE’s sportier appearance.
• Touring: This trim adds a sport- and performance-tuned setup.
• Limited: This is the best-value trim if you want the Avalon’s more premium cabin touches, real wood trim, and available AWD.
• TRD: This trim adds the most character, with extra performance and style.

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, which can make it easier to find the right combination of price, condition, and features. They also often sit in the sweet spot between newer tech and lower used-car pricing.

What is the Toyota Avalon's resale value?

Most Avalon model years are moving down in price, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. A few years are rising, though, so the market is not moving in one direction across the board. The smallest changes are clustered near flat, while the larger drops show where buyers may find more room to negotiate.

The 2018 and 2020 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2015, 2021, 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 (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 or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2020 model is at −0.11% versus a year ago, and the 2019 model is at −6.04%.
• Deal availability: The 2020 model has 27.3% good and great deals, and the 2019 model has 27%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2014 model has the most listings at a current average price of $14,509. The Toyota Avalon offers a roomy cabin, a comfortable ride, and a premium-feeling driving experience 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 August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.