Used Toyota C-HR for Sale nearDes Moines, IA

How much does the Toyota C-HR cost in today's market?

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

The Toyota C-HR's current nationwide average price is $19,033, and over the past year that average reached a low of $17,199. Recently, prices have come down for the 2020, 2021, and 2022 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Toyota C-HR a good car?

Yes — the Toyota C-HR has a strong owner following and a clear personality that comes through in the reviews. The all-generations owner rating is 4.8/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its stylish design, fun driving feel, and good value, and they also highlight the tech features and comfortable interior. Expert reviews reinforce that appeal with a focus on personality, value, and driving enjoyment.

Expert reviews rate the 2026 and 2021 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs show up in the newer expert-reviewed years, where back-seat space, cargo room, and charging tech are recurring concerns. Even so, the C-HR remains a compelling choice if you want a compact SUV with character and a sporty feel.

34.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota C-HR models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Toyota C-HR as a stylish, enjoyable crossover with good handling and a comfortable cabin. Across the model years in the data, the strongest themes are its distinctive design, solid value, and everyday drivability.

• Owners rate the Toyota C-HR between 4.7 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, that points to a model with broad owner approval and a reassuring long-term ownership profile, especially if you choose a well-kept example with a clean history.

What should I look for when buying a used Toyota C-HR?

Across all model years, at 73.1% 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 3.0
• Infotainment: a 14-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Which Toyota C-HR trim should I buy?

The 2026 Toyota C-HR offers these trims:

• SE: This is the best-value trim, with the standard 14-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, and standard all-wheel drive. It gives you the core C-HR experience at the lower price point.
• XSE: This trim adds 20-inch wheels, a two-tone paint option, ambient lighting, a surround-view monitor camera system, traffic jam assist, lane-change assist, and the available JBL premium audio system. It suits you if you want the most features and the most upscale presentation.

What Toyota C-HR do most buyers choose?

The Toyota C-HR years with the most listings are 2019, 2020, and 2021.

Those higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price and condition. They also tend to be the years shoppers cross-shop most often, which helps keep the market active.

What is the Toyota C-HR's resale value?

Most of the model years in the table are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used. The declines are strongest on the 2020 and 2019 models, while the 2021 and 2018 examples are much closer to flat.

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

The 2018, 2021, and 2022 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Toyota C-HR safe?

• 2026: 7/10
• 2021: 8/10
• 2018: 8/10

Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 is standard on every 2026 C-HR.

For the safest used buy, the 2018 and 2021 models both post the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used Toyota C-HR now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2022 model is at −2.84% versus a year ago, and the 2021 model is at −0.5%.
• Deal availability: The 2022 model has 37.4% good and great deals, and the 2021 model has 37.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2019 model has the most listings at a current average price of $16,174. The Toyota C-HR offers distinctive styling and a fun-to-drive character that make it stand out in the compact SUV class.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2026 Toyota C-HR comes standard with dual-motor AWD, 338 hp, and an estimated 0-60 mph time of 4.9 seconds.
• Tech: Every 2026 Toyota C-HR comes standard with a 14-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Toyota’s “Hey Toyota” voice assistant, and a cloud-based navigation system with Google POI data.
• Safety: Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 is standard on every 2026 C-HR, and the XSE adds a surround-view monitor camera system, traffic jam assist, and lane-change assist.
• Starting price: The 2026 Toyota C-HR SE starts at $38,450, including destination.

If you're buying used today, the 2019 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2026 Toyota C-HR compare to the 2026 Honda HR-V?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2026 Toyota C-HR:

• Pros: Fun to drive, Good value, Standard all-wheel drive.
• Cons: Cramped back seat, Not much cargo space, Mid-pack charging tech.

2026 Honda HR-V:

• Pros: Comfortable driver’s seat, Easy-to-use technology, Great safety ratings.
• Cons: Sluggish performance, Poor fuel economy, Uncomfortable back seat.

Our experts score the 2026 Toyota C-HR 7/10 and the 2026 Honda HR-V 5.3/10. The Toyota brings stronger performance, standard all-wheel drive, and better value, while the Honda counters with a lower starting price and more listings. If you care most about driving enjoyment and standard AWD, the C-HR is the more compelling pick; if you want a cheaper entry point and a larger used inventory, the HR-V has the edge there.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.