Used Toyota GR86 for Sale nearSan Jose, 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 $29,701, and over the past year that average reached a low of $27,869. 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 4.36/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the GR86 for its fun driving experience, nimble handling, and affordability. The stylish design and interior also come up as recurring positives, especially for shoppers who want a car that feels special without stretching the budget.

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, and expert reviews reinforce its balanced, driver-focused character. Across the model years in the data, that combination of lively handling and enthusiast appeal is a major reason shoppers keep coming back to it.

• 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 how the car was driven and maintained, so a careful history check matters.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 75.5% — 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 keeps the GR86 focused on the essentials, with the standard 8-inch touchscreen, cloth upholstery, and the core rear-drive sports-car character that makes the model appealing.
• Premium: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it adds black wheels, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 summer tires, synthetic suede and leather upholstery, metal-faced pedals, and the stronger visual and driving feel that suit the GR86 well.
• 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 for buyers who want the most distinctive look and hardware.

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 easiest places to shop because you usually get more listings to compare and a better chance of finding the right color, mileage, and equipment mix. They also tend to draw the most attention from used buyers, which helps explain why they stay near the top of the market.

What is the Toyota GR86's resale value?

Most of the listed years are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you want to buy used. The changes are small for the newer model years, while the oldest year in the table shows a larger drop. Overall, the pattern points to a market where recent GR86s are easing in price rather than surging.

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

The 2026 GR86 includes a standard safety suite with 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 −2.9% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −0.83%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 28% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 26.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $31,269. The Toyota GR86 offers sharp handling and a playful, rear-drive character that makes 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 has a standard eight-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a 7-inch digital instrument cluster.
• Safety: 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.
• 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 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

Compare 2025 Toyota GR86 Trims in San Jose, CA

The 2025 Toyota GR86 offers a blend of performance and value, with trims catering to both budget-conscious buyers and those seeking premium features.

• Starting at $31,878
• Best MPG/MPGe: 21 city / 30 hwy
• 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 driving experience without paying for luxury features. It's an excellent entry point into the GR86 lineup.

• Avg. market price: $31,878 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 21 city / 30 hwy
• Inventory: 23 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: $33,241 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 20 city / 26 hwy
• Inventory: 33 listings
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — Premium RWD

With 33 active listings, the Premium RWD is the clear volume leader in the lineup, offering a great mix of features and performance.

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Best Budget Option — RWD

At $31,878 avg market price — below the lineup median of $32,559 — it's the most accessible entry point.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 24, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.