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 $32,604, and its year-round low is $30,605.82. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model sits right now across the years in the data. 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 pick if you want a truck with broad owner appeal and a long-running reputation for durability. The all-generations owner rating is 4.53/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its reliability, off-road capability, and rugged character. They also frequently highlight strong resale value and everyday usefulness, with comfort and versatility coming up again and again.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in recent expert coverage are a noisy cabin, a functional-feeling interior, and manual-adjust seats that can be cumbersome. Pricing also comes up often as a consideration.

32.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota Tacoma models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Tacoma for reliability, durability, and long-lasting performance. Expert coverage also reinforces that reputation by emphasizing its robust build, strong resale value, and dependable character across the years.

• 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 main long-term ownership risk is that older trucks can bring higher wear and more age-related upkeep, so a careful inspection and history check matter most on earlier model years.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 79% — 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 combined with 4WD and the automatic, and 23 mpg combined with FWD

Which Toyota Tacoma trim should I buy?

The 2024 Toyota Tacoma offers...

• SR: The base trim starts with the 2.4-liter turbocharged i-FORCE engine, 17-inch steel wheels, and the standard 8-inch touchscreen, making it the entry point if you want the newest Tacoma platform and core equipment.
• SR5: This trim adds the new coil spring multi-link rear suspension, which helps broaden the Tacoma’s everyday comfort and capability balance.
• TRD Pre-Runner: This version keeps leaf springs in the rear and fits into the lineup as a more specialized step up from the core trims.
• TRD Sport: This trim adds sport-tuned shocks and 18-inch alloy wheels, giving you a more road-focused setup with a sharper look.
• TRD Off-Road: This trim adds monotube Bilstein shocks, making it the best fit if you want the Tacoma’s off-road hardware in a dedicated package.
• Limited: This is the best-value trim if you want a more upscale feel, with 18-inch alloys, heated and ventilated SofTex-trimmed seats, and available adaptive variable suspension.
• TRD Pro: This trim adds FOX QS3 adjustable internal bypass shocks for buyers who want the most serious factory off-road setup.
• Trailhunter: This trim adds Toyota’s partnership with Old Man Emu and is aimed at buyers who want an overlanding-ready character.

What Toyota Tacoma do most buyers choose?

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

The highest-volume years tend to draw the widest shopper attention because they combine broad availability with strong deal percentages. That usually makes them the easiest years to compare, shop, and find in the right trim or price range.

What is the Toyota Tacoma's resale value?

Most model years in the table are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used. A few older years are edging up slightly, showing that some Tacoma model years continue to command steady demand.

The 2014 and 2015 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

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

Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 is standard on the 2024 Tacoma, along with 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 −5.69% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −2.87%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $38,957. The Toyota Tacoma offers a rugged, durable character that has made it a long-running favorite among 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 least-efficient version is expected to get 20 mpg combined.
• Tech: 8 inches is the standard touchscreen 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, before the $1,495 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 2027 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 7, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.