Used Toyota Tacoma for Sale nearShelburne, VT

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 $32,042, and its lowest point over the past year was $30,564. 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, capability, and long-term value. The all-generations owner rating is 4.53/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its reliability, off-road ability, and rugged character. They also frequently highlight strong resale value and everyday usefulness, especially for work and active lifestyles.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in expert reviews are a cramped back seat, fuel economy that trails expectations in some versions, and interior materials that can feel basic for the price.

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

Are Toyota Tacoma models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Tacoma as durable, dependable, and built for long-term use. Expert reviews also reinforce its reputation for reliability and strong resale value.

• 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 risk is generally lower than you might expect for a truck with this much age and mileage spread, especially if you choose a well-kept example with a clean history.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 78.2% — 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 trim gives you the broad Tacoma lineup and the choice of cab, bed, drivetrain, and transmission combinations, making it the starting point for shoppers who want the most basic path into the truck.
• SR5: This trim adds a step up in everyday equipment and is a sensible value pick for buyers who want more flexibility without moving into the more specialized versions.
• TRD PreRunner: This trim adds a more rugged look and trail-ready attitude for buyers who want a tougher personality in a rear-drive setup.
• TRD Sport: This trim adds a sportier street-focused character and is a good fit if you want a more expressive Tacoma for daily driving.
• TRD Off-Road: This trim adds off-road hardware and is the right choice if you want a Tacoma built for trail use.
• Limited: This trim adds a more premium feel and suits buyers who want a more upscale daily driver.
• Trailhunter: This hybrid-only trim adds a more adventure-focused setup for buyers who want a factory-built overlanding style.
• TRD Pro: This trim adds the most extreme off-road hardware and is the top choice if you want the most capable factory Tacoma.

What Toyota Tacoma do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, more trim choices, and a better chance of finding the right price and equipment mix.

What is the Toyota Tacoma's resale value?

Most Tacoma model years are down year over year, which is good news if you are shopping used and want to benefit from softer pricing. The changes are mostly modest, with only one model year showing a slight increase. That pattern suggests the Tacoma remains in demand, but recent inventory has become a little more buyer-friendly.

The 2014 and 2021 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2014, 2021, and 2020 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 −5.86% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −2.71%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $38,033. The Toyota Tacoma offers strong durability, rugged versatility, and long-term value that make it a dependable used-truck choice.

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: Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, along with a complimentary three-month subscription to SiriusXM satellite radio. Five connected services plans are also standard, with free trial subscriptions varying in length from 30 days to five years, depending on the plan.
• 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.