Used Toyota Crown for Sale nearSanta Barbara, CA

How much does the Toyota Crown cost in today's market?

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

The Toyota Crown's current nationwide average price is $37,709, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $35,913 over the past year.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Toyota Crown a good car?

Yes — the Toyota Crown earns strong marks from owners overall, and its appeal comes through in its distinctive styling, comfortable cabin, and fuel-efficient character.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.14/5 across every model year in the data.

Expert reviews rate the 2023 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs called out by experts are fairly pedestrian performance, not much cargo space, and interior materials that feel cheap.

34.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota Crown models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Toyota Crown positively, and the expert review data highlights a comfortable ride, quiet cabin, and strong fuel efficiency as recurring strengths.

• Owners rate the Toyota Crown between 3.5 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you focus on well-kept examples and verify condition carefully.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 90% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Toyota Safety Sense with frontal and cross-traffic collision warning with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, automatic high beams, traffic-sign recognition, and a rear-seat-passenger reminder.
• Infotainment: a large 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: 42 mpg city, 41 mpg highway, and 41 mpg combined; Max 29 mpg city, 32 mpg highway, and 30 mpg combined.

Which Toyota Crown trim should I buy?

The 2023 Toyota Crown offers these trims:

• XLE: The entry trim brings the standard hybrid powertrain, AWD, and the core safety and tech features, making it the best-value choice for shoppers who want the Crown’s main strengths at the lowest price.
• Limited: This trim adds more equipment and sits in the middle of the lineup for buyers who want a step up in comfort and features without moving to the top tier.
• Platinum: This trim adds the Hybrid Max powertrain, adaptive suspension with Sport+ drive mode, a digital key feature, a semi-automated parallel parking system, and a two-tone color option; it suits buyers who want the most performance and the most available equipment.

What Toyota Crown do most buyers choose?

The Toyota Crown years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2025.

The highest-volume years tend to draw the most attention because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price and condition. They also usually represent the broadest mix of trims and configurations in the used market.

What is the Toyota Crown's resale value?

Prices are moving lower across the model years shown, which is helpful if you're shopping used and want to maximize value. One year shows a sharp double-digit drop, while the others are nearly flat to slightly down, so the overall pattern favors buyers more than sellers.

The 2024 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2024, 2023, and 2025 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Toyota Crown safe?

• 2023: 6/10

The 2023 Toyota Crown includes standard safety features such as frontal and cross-traffic collision warning with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, automatic high beams, traffic-sign recognition, and a rear-seat-passenger reminder.

For the safest used buy, the 2023 model posts the highest confirmed score of 6/10.

Should I buy a used Toyota Crown now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −10.26% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −0.37%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.3% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $36,225. The Toyota Crown offers a distinctive elevated ride and a comfortable, stylish cabin that make it stand out in everyday driving.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest expert data says the Crown offers a 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid with 236 horsepower, plus a Hybrid Max setup with a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder and 340 horsepower.
• Tech: The latest expert data highlights a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, OTA software updates, and a voice-recognition system activated by saying "Hey Toyota".
• Safety: The latest expert data says the Crown adds a semi-automated parallel parking system on the Platinum trim.
• Starting price: The Crown starts at $41,045.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.