Used Toyota GR86 for Sale nearBakersfield, CA

How much does the Toyota GR86 cost in today's market?

Used Toyota GR86 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Toyota GR86's current nationwide average price is $29,440, and over the past year that nationwide average price reached a low of $27,859. Recently, prices have come down for the 2024 and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Toyota GR86 a good car?

Yes — the Toyota GR86 is a strong pick if you want a fun, engaging sports car with broad owner appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.4/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the GR86 for its fun driving experience, nimble handling, and stylish design. Across the model years, the car’s engaging performance and affordability come through as recurring strengths, especially for buyers who value a lively sports-car feel over everyday practicality.

Expert reviews rate the 2025 and 2023 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs are the tight cargo and passenger space, modest power, and a ride that can get hard.

30.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota GR86 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the GR86 as a fun, engaging sports car with nimble handling and strong driving appeal. Expert commentary also reinforces that it delivers a lively, driver-focused experience that rewards enthusiasts.

• Owners rate the Toyota GR86 between 3.9 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is shaped more by condition, maintenance history, and how the car was driven than by the model’s enthusiast-focused character.

What should I look for when buying a used Toyota GR86?

Across all model years, at 74.6% 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’s Active Safety Suite includes forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, high-beam assist, adaptive headlights, lane-departure warning, and rear cross-traffic alert.
• Infotainment: an eight-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: Automatic models are EPA-rated at 21 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, and 24 mpg combined. With the manual, those numbers fall to 20/26/22 mpg.

Which Toyota GR86 trim should I buy?

The 2026 Toyota GR86 offers these trims:

• Core: The entry trim centers on the GR86’s lightweight, driver-focused formula and comes with the standard 17-inch all-season setup, the eight-inch touchscreen, and the core sports-car hardware that defines the model.
• Premium: This is the best-value trim if you want the most rounded mix of grip and equipment, adding 18-inch Michelin Pilot Sport 4 summer-performance tires, black wheels, synthetic suede and leather upholstery, and the available Performance package with Brembo brakes and Sachs dampers.
• Yuzu Edition: This special edition adds matte-black wheels with gloss-black lug nuts, Brembo brakes, Sachs dampers, yellow interior accent stitching, black interior trim, a commemorative plaque, and Yuzu yellow paint.

What Toyota GR86 do most buyers choose?

The Toyota GR86 years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2025.

Higher-volume years usually give you more choices on price, mileage, and condition, which makes them the most popular used picks. They also tend to be easier to compare side by side because there are more listings in the market.

What is the Toyota GR86's resale value?

Overall, the table shows a mixed pattern: some years are easing lower, while others are edging up slightly. For used shoppers, that means recent model years can offer softer pricing, while a few older years are still holding close to their prior levels.

The 2023 and 2024 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2022, 2023, and 2024 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Toyota GR86 safe?

• 2026: 5/10
• 2025: 5/10
• 2023: 6/10
• 2022: 7/10
• 2017: 8/10

Toyota’s Active Safety Suite includes forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, high-beam assist, adaptive headlights, lane-departure warning, and rear cross-traffic alert.

For the safest used buy, the 2017 model posts the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used Toyota GR86 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −2.39% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −0.73%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 28.4% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 29.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $30,678. The Toyota GR86 offers sharp handling and a playful rear-drive character that make it especially rewarding on winding roads.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Power from the 2.4-liter flat-four engine is modest, at 228 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, and automatic models are EPA-rated at 21 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, and 24 mpg combined.
• Tech: The GR86 comes with a standard eight-inch touchscreen, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a 7-inch digital instrument cluster with Sport and Track layouts.
• Safety: The latest model’s standard safety suite includes forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, high-beam assist, adaptive headlights, lane-departure warning, and rear cross-traffic alert.
• Starting price: The Core starts at $32,695, including a $1,295 destination fee.

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.

How does the 2024 Toyota GR86 compare to the 2024 Subaru BRZ?

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

Compare 2027 Toyota GR86 Trims

The 2027 Toyota GR86 offers a blend of performance and features, with trims catering to both budget-conscious and luxury-seeking shoppers.

• Starting at $40,999
• Most Popular: Premium RWD

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RWD — "Who It's For"

The RWD is the pick for shoppers who want a sporty experience without paying for extra features. It's the most budget-friendly option in the lineup.

• Avg. market price: $40,999 (updated weekly)
• Inventory: 198 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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Premium RWD — "Who It's For"

The Premium RWD is the pick for shoppers who want a fully loaded experience without stepping up to a higher price point. It's also the most popular trim in the lineup.

• Avg. market price: $40,999 (updated weekly)
• Inventory: 511 listings
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — Premium RWD

With 511 active listings, the Premium RWD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — RWD

At $40,999 avg market price — below the lineup median of $40,999 — it's the most accessible entry point.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.