Used Toyota Tacoma for Sale nearGrand Forks, ND

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

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

The Toyota Tacoma's current nationwide average price is $31,861, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $30,565 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 Tacoma a good car?

Yes — the Toyota Tacoma is a strong used-truck choice if you want durability, off-road ability, and long-term appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Tacoma's reliability, resale value, rugged design, and off-road capability. Across the model years, the recurring trade-offs are cabin space, technology that can feel dated in older versions, and pricing that often runs high for the segment.

Expert reviews rate the 2024 and 2019 models among the highest across all years.

The main compromises in recent expert reviews center on cabin noise, cramped rear seating in some versions, and interiors that lean functional rather than plush.

34.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota Tacoma models reliable?

The Tacoma consistently earns praise for durability, reliability, and strong resale value, and owners repeatedly highlight its long-lasting character. Expert reviews also reinforce that reputation by pointing to the truck's toughness, off-road capability, and broad usefulness.

• Owners rate the Toyota Tacoma between 4.2 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture is generally favorable, especially if you choose a well-kept example and verify its history carefully.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 76.9% — 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: Toyota Safety Sense 3.0
• Infotainment: Toyota Audio Multimedia infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: According to the EPA and the test truck’s window sticker, the TRD Pro should have returned 23 mpg in combined driving. Driving only in Eco mode, we observed 17.5 mpg on our Southern California fuel economy testing loop. During a drive to the far reaches of metro Los Angeles to an off-highway vehicle park, the Tacoma averaged 17.6 mpg in a mix of city, highway, and off-road driving.

Which Toyota Tacoma trim should I buy?

The 2026 Toyota Tacoma offers these trims:

• SR: The entry point in the lineup, with the broad Tacoma formula and the lowest starting price.
• SR5: A step up for shoppers who want a more well-rounded everyday Tacoma.
• TRD PreRunner: A distinct trim in the lineup for buyers who want a more specialized setup.
• TRD Sport: A value-oriented choice for drivers who want a sportier feel and broader appeal.
• TRD Off-Road: The best-value trim for buyers who want off-road hardware and capability.
• Limited: The comfort-leaning trim with a more upscale presentation.
• Trailhunter: A hybrid-only trim aimed at buyers who want a more adventure-focused setup.
• TRD Pro: The most expensive version, with the most extreme off-road hardware and the most premium equipment.

What Toyota Tacoma do most buyers choose?

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

Those higher-volume years tend to draw the most attention because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right trim, mileage, and price. They also line up with newer model years that many shoppers prefer when balancing features, condition, and availability.

What is the Toyota Tacoma's resale value?

Most Tacoma model years are down year over year, which is good news if you're shopping used and want to benefit from softer pricing. The changes are generally modest, with only one model year showing a gain. That pattern suggests the Tacoma remains in demand while still giving buyers some room to find value.

The 2017 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2014, 2017, and 2021 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Toyota Tacoma safe?

• 2026: 4/10
• 2024: 8/10
• 2023: 7/10
• 2022: 9/10
• 2021: 7/10
• 2020: 8/10
• 2019: 8/10
• 2016: 8/10
• 2015: 3/10

Every 2026 Tacoma has Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 (TSS 3.0), which includes adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, lane-centering assist, road-sign assist, and high-beam assist.

For the safest used buy, the 2022 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −5.92% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −2.08%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $37,955. The Toyota Tacoma offers a rugged, durable character that has helped make it a long-running favorite among truck shoppers.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: A 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine is standard, with an eight-speed automatic transmission. In the base Tacoma SR, it makes 228 horsepower and 243 pound-feet of torque. In all other models, it provides 278 hp and 317 lb-ft. The i-Force Max hybrid bumps power and torque to 326 hp and 465 lb-ft and theoretically has better fuel economy.
• Tech: Our TRD Pro tester had the larger optional 12.3-inch digital driver display and 14-inch touchscreen. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, along with a complimentary three-month subscription to SiriusXM satellite radio.
• Safety: Every 2026 Tacoma has Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 (TSS 3.0), which includes adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, lane-centering assist, road-sign assist, and high-beam assist.
• Starting price: Prices range from $34,290 to $66,495, including the $1,745 destination charge.

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 Tacoma compare to the 2024 Ford Ranger?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2024 Toyota Tacoma:

• Pros: Excellent reputation for reliability, Great off-road capability, Standard advanced driver-assistance tech.
• Cons: Noisy cabin, Manual-adjust seats can be troublesome, Interior skews functional even in the top trim.

2024 Ford Ranger:

• Pros: Multiple powertrain options, Great handling, Quiet cabin.
• Cons: Interior materials feel cheap, Sluggish touchscreen response, Advanced safety features are not standard.

Our experts score the 2024 Toyota Tacoma 7.8/10 and the 2024 Ford Ranger 7.2/10. The Tacoma stands out for reliability, off-road ability, and standard driver-assistance tech, while the Ranger counters with more powertrain choice, better handling, and a quieter cabin. If you value rugged capability and standard safety equipment, the Tacoma has the edge; if you want a calmer ride and more engine variety, the Ranger is the more appealing pick.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.