Used Toyota Tacoma for Sale nearJessup, MD

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 $32,139, and its lowest point over the past year was $30,573. 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 4.53/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Tacoma's reliability, rugged design, and resale value. They also frequently highlight its off-road capability and overall comfort, especially for buyers who want a truck that feels ready for work, travel, and trail use.

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

The main trade-offs center on cabin noise, a functional interior feel, and some trims that prioritize capability over refinement. Recent expert-tested years also point to a truck that can feel busy inside and less polished than some rivals, even as it delivers strong everyday usefulness.

31.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota Tacoma models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently describe the Tacoma as durable, dependable, and built for long-term use. Across the model years, the truck's reputation is reinforced by strong owner satisfaction and repeated praise for ruggedness, resale value, and lasting performance.

• Owners rate the Toyota Tacoma between 4.2 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture is strongest when you choose a well-kept example with a clean history and service records, especially on older trucks.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 78.3% — 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 with Lane Tracing Assist, lane-departure alert with steering assist, Proactive Driving Assist, road-sign assist, and an emergency stop system
• Infotainment: 8-inch standard touchscreen with Toyota Audio Multimedia, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 20 mpg combined with the manual transmission and 4WD, up to 21 mpg with 4WD and the automatic, and 23 mpg with FWD

Which Toyota Tacoma trim should I buy?

The 2024 Toyota Tacoma offers these trims:

• SR: The base trim uses 17-inch steel wheels and the tuned 228-hp version of the turbocharged 2.4-liter engine, making it the entry point for shoppers who want Tacoma capability in its simplest form.
• SR5: A step up from the base model, this trim adds the broader Tacoma experience with the standard 278-hp turbocharged engine and is a sensible value choice for many buyers.
• TRD Pre-Runner: This trim keeps the rear leaf-spring setup and is aimed at buyers who want a more specialized truck character without moving into the off-road-focused models.
• TRD Sport: This trim adds sport-tuned shocks and 18-inch alloy wheels, giving it a more road-oriented personality.
• TRD Off-Road: This trim adds monotube Bilstein shocks and is the clear pick if you want the Tacoma's off-road hardware in a dedicated package.
• Limited: This trim adds an adaptive variable suspension, heated and ventilated SofTex-trimmed seats, and the most comfort-focused feel in the lineup.
• Trailhunter: This hybrid-only trim adds Toyota's partnership with Old Man Emu and is built for overlanding-style use.
• TRD Pro: This hybrid-only trim adds FOX QS3 adjustable internal bypass shocks and is the most extreme off-road-focused version in the lineup.

What Toyota Tacoma do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be the easiest places to shop because you get more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right trim, mileage, and price combination. They also tend to attract the broadest mix of shoppers, which helps keep the used market active.

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 buy after some of the initial price pressure has eased. The changes are generally modest, with one older year moving slightly higher while the rest trend lower. That pattern reinforces the Tacoma's strong resale reputation while still giving used buyers some room to find value.

The 2014, 2015, and 2017 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Toyota Tacoma safe?

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

The 2024 Tacoma comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, including Lane Tracing Assist, lane-departure alert with steering assist, Proactive Driving Assist, road-sign assist, and an emergency stop system.

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 −5.32% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −2.69%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.5% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $38,344. The Toyota Tacoma offers a rugged, durable character that has long made it a favorite among truck shoppers.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest Tacoma uses a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 278 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque on most trims, with 20 mpg combined in the least-efficient version, up to 21 mpg with 4WD and the automatic, and 23 mpg with FWD.
• Tech: The latest Tacoma brings an 8-inch standard touchscreen, a 14-inch center display on higher trims, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and an optional 10-speaker JBL sound system with a removable portable speaker.
• Safety: The latest Tacoma adds Lane Tracing Assist, lane-departure alert with steering assist, Proactive Driving Assist, road-sign assist, and an emergency stop system.
• Starting price: The Tacoma starts at $31,500 before 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 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.