Used Toyota Tacoma for Sale nearMidland, TX

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 $32,514, and its year-round low is $30,594.53. That puts recent used Tacoma pricing in a fairly tight band for a truck with this much demand and name recognition. 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 has a strong reputation for durability, capability, and long-term value, and owners back that up with a high all-generations rating. The all-generations owner rating is 4.53/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Tacoma’s reliability, rugged design, and off-road capability. They also consistently value its resale strength and its usefulness for both daily driving and work or adventure use.

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

The main tradeoffs that show up again and again are a cramped cabin in some versions, a rougher ride in certain years, and technology that can feel behind the curve in older models. Even so, the Tacoma’s core appeal stays intact because it delivers the kind of toughness and utility many used-truck shoppers want.

27.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota Tacoma models reliable?

The Tacoma is widely praised for durability, resale value, and long-lasting performance, and owners consistently describe it as a dependable truck. Expert reviews also reinforce that reputation by highlighting its rugged build, strong off-road ability, and broad usefulness.

• 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 verify history carefully and focus on well-kept examples, especially in older model years.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 78.8% — 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 (TSS 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 the latest Toyota Audio Multimedia system, 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 brings the standard 2.4-liter turbocharged engine, 17-inch steel wheels, and the Tacoma’s redesigned cabin and chassis; it suits you if you want the entry point into the new generation.
• SR5: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it adds the more mainstream everyday balance of equipment and capability while keeping the Tacoma’s core utility intact.
• TRD Pre-Runner: This trim adds a distinct rear-drive setup and a more specialized truck character for buyers who want a rugged look and feel.
• TRD Sport: This trim adds sport-tuned shocks and 18-inch alloy wheels, giving you a more road-focused setup with a sharper stance.
• TRD Off-Road: This trim adds monotube Bilstein shocks and the off-road hardware that makes it the clear choice if you want trail-ready capability.
• Limited: This trim adds heated and ventilated SofTex-trimmed seats and an adaptive variable suspension, making it the comfort-oriented pick.
• Trailhunter: This trim adds Toyota’s partnership with Old Man Emu and is aimed at buyers who want overlanding-ready hardware.
• TRD Pro: This trim adds FOX QS3 adjustable internal bypass shocks and sits at the top of the lineup for buyers who want the most capability-focused setup.

What Toyota Tacoma do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-listing years tend to be the easiest place to shop because you get more choices, more price spread, and more chances to find the right trim and condition. They also tend to attract the broadest buyer interest, which helps explain why they stay at the top of the used market.

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 prices that have softened a bit. The changes are generally modest rather than dramatic, and that fits the Tacoma’s reputation for strong retained value. One model year is essentially flat, showing that some older examples continue to hold steady.

The 2014 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2014, 2017, and 2020 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

Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 is standard on the 2024 Tacoma, bringing 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 −5.51% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −2.56%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 29.6% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 29.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $38,801. The Toyota Tacoma offers a rugged, durable character that has made it a long-running favorite with truck shoppers.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine produces 278 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque on most trims, and the base Tacoma SR is tuned for 228 hp and 243 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: 8 inches is the standard screen size, higher trims get a massive 14-inch center display, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard.
• Safety: Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 now includes Lane Tracing Assist, lane-departure alert with steering assist, Proactive Driving Assist, road-sign assist, and an emergency stop system.
• Starting price: The 2024 Toyota Tacoma comes at a base MSRP of $31,500.

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 2027 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.