Used Toyota GR86 for Sale nearCharlottesville, VA

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 $29,642, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $27,886 over the past year. 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 earns strong marks from owners for its fun driving experience, nimble handling, and stylish design. The all-generations owner rating is 4.36/5 across every model year in the data. Owners consistently praise the GR86 for its engaging performance, sharp handling, and overall value, while the cabin design and sporty character also come through as recurring positives. Expert reviews rate the 2025 and 2023 models among the highest across all years. The main trade-offs are tight cargo and passenger space, modest power, and a ride that can get hard. 29.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota GR86 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the GR86 as fun to drive, nimble, and engaging, with a character that keeps the focus on driving enjoyment. Expert commentary also reinforces its balanced handling and quick-revving nature, which are recurring strengths across the lineup.

• Owners rate the Toyota GR86 between 3.88 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is shaped more by condition, mileage, and maintenance history than by the model’s enthusiast-focused design.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 75.7% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• 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 starts at $32,695 and gives you the GR86’s core lightweight sports-car formula, with the standard 17-inch setup and all-season tires that make the car easy to rotate and play with at the limit.
• Premium: This is the best-value trim, starting at $35,295. It adds Michelin Pilot Sport 4 summer tires, black wheels, synthetic suede and leather upholstery, metal-faced pedals, and the sharper-feeling setup that suits buyers who want the most complete enthusiast package.
• Yuzu Edition: Starting at $37,660, 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 tend to draw more shoppers because they usually offer a stronger mix of availability, pricing, and deal opportunities. That makes them easier to compare side by side when you want the broadest selection.

What is the Toyota GR86's resale value?

Most of the listed years are moving lower year over year, which can create better opportunities for used buyers. A couple of older recent model years are edging up slightly, showing that demand remains healthy for the GR86’s more desirable versions. The 2023 model year is 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 The GR86’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. 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 −2.58% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −1.27%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 25.3% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 28.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $31,205. The Toyota GR86 offers sharp handling and a playful rear-wheel-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 standard eight-inch touchscreen works with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Toyota also provides a 7-inch digital instrument cluster with Sport and Track layouts.
• Safety: The 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.

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

Compare 2026 Toyota GR86 Trims

The 2026 Toyota GR86 offers a blend of performance and value, with trims catering to both budget-conscious and feature-seeking drivers.

• Starting at $32,040
• Most Popular: Premium RWD

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Trim Deep Dives

RWD — "Who It's For"

The RWD is the pick for shoppers who want a sporty experience without paying for extra features. It's an excellent entry point into the GR86 lineup.

• Avg. market price: $32,040 (updated weekly)
• Inventory: 207 listings
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Premium RWD — "Who It's For"

The Premium RWD is the pick for shoppers who want a fully loaded sports car experience without compromising on comfort and technology. It's the most popular trim in the lineup.

• Avg. market price: $36,487 (updated weekly)
• Inventory: 451 listings
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — Premium RWD

With 451 active listings, the Premium RWD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — RWD

At $32,040 avg market price — below the lineup median of $34,263 — it's the most accessible entry point.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 17, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.