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 $30,778, and its year-round low is $27,886.25. That gives you a useful snapshot of what this model is trading for across the years in the data. 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 that owners consistently praise for handling and affordability. The all-generations owner rating is 4.36/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly highlight the GR86's nimble handling, enjoyable driving experience, and appealing styling. They also value its affordability and overall enthusiast character, even as some note that it prioritizes driving fun over everyday space.

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

The main trade-offs that come up in expert reviews are tight cargo and passenger space, modest power, and a ride that can get hard.

28.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota GR86 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Toyota GR86 for being fun to drive, nimble, and rewarding to own. Expert commentary also points to a car that stays true to its lightweight sports-car formula and delivers a strong sense of driver engagement.

• 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 most tied to choosing a well-kept example with a clean history and a condition that matches the car's enthusiast-focused use.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 77.6% — 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:

• Safety package: 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.
• Infotainment: The standard eight-inch touchscreen works with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and it also includes SiriusXM Travel Link.
• 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...

• Core: This is the best-value trim if you want the entry point to the lineup, with the standard eight-inch touchscreen, standard all-season tires, and the GR86's core rear-wheel-drive sports-car character.
• Premium: This trim adds Michelin Pilot Sport 4 summer-performance tires, black wheels, and the equipment the expert review recommends if you want the larger wheels and a more focused setup.
• 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 tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price, color, and condition. They also tend to be the easiest years to shop when you want a balance of availability and value.

What is the Toyota GR86's resale value?

Recent price movement is mixed, with the newer model years trending down while the older ones have edged up. That creates a useful spread for used shoppers, since some recent examples are becoming more affordable even as a few earlier years are holding firmer. 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?

• 2023: 6/10
• 2022: 7/10
• 2017: 8/10

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 −3.01% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −1.46%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 27.6% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 26.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $31,479. The Toyota GR86 offers sharp handling, a playful rear-wheel-drive character, and a strong enthusiast identity that makes it easy to enjoy on winding roads.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2.4-liter flat-four engine makes 228 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, and automatic models are rated at 21 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, and 24 mpg combined while manual models are rated at 20/26/22 mpg.
• 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 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 destination.

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 2028 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.