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 $32,689, and its year-round low is $30,625.82. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model sits right now across the years shown here. 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 earns a strong reputation with owners across its model range.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.53/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its reliability, durability, and off-road capability. They also value its rugged design, strong resale value, and overall comfort for both daily use and work.

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

The main trade-offs that come up in expert reviews are cabin noise, manual-adjust seat setups, and an interior that stays focused on function even in higher trims.

30.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota Tacoma models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Tacoma for durability, reliability, and long-term value. Expert reviews echo that reputation with strong notes on rugged construction, resale strength, and dependable 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 looks favorable, especially if you choose a well-kept example with a clean history and solid maintenance records.

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: Toyota Audio Multimedia with an 8-inch standard touchscreen and an available 14-inch center display, 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...

• SR: The entry trim starts with the 2.4-liter turbocharged engine, 17-inch steel wheels, and the standard 8-inch touchscreen, making it the simplest way into the redesigned Tacoma.
• SR5: This trim adds the new coil spring multi-link rear suspension on Double Cab versions and is a smart value pick if you want the redesigned truck’s core upgrades without moving too far up the range.
• TRD Pre-Runner: This version keeps the rear leaf-spring setup and gives you a distinct configuration within the lineup.
• 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 is the trim to choose if you want monotube Bilstein shocks and a more trail-ready suspension setup.
• Limited: This trim adds an adaptive variable suspension, 18-inch alloy wheels, and heated and ventilated SofTex-trimmed seats, making it the best-value choice for buyers who want more comfort and refinement.
• Trailhunter: This hybrid-only trim brings Toyota’s partnership with Old Man Emu and is aimed at buyers who want a more adventure-focused setup.
• TRD Pro: This trim adds FOX QS3 adjustable internal bypass shocks and sits at the top of the range for buyers who want the most capability-oriented hardware.

What Toyota Tacoma do most buyers choose?

The Toyota Tacoma years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2022.

These 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 tend to be the easiest years to shop when you want a broad mix of listings and deal opportunities.

What is the Toyota Tacoma's resale value?

Most Tacoma model years are moving lower year over year, which can create better opportunities for used buyers. A few older years are edging upward, showing that some versions continue to command steady demand. Overall, the pattern favors shoppers who want to buy into a model with broad appeal and active price movement.

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

The 2015, 2014, 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 comes 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 −5.85% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −3.22%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.3% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $38,950. 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, with 20 mpg combined for the least-efficient version, up to 21 mpg with 4WD and the automatic, and 23 mpg with FWD.
• Tech: 8 inches is the standard touchscreen size, higher trims get a 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 July 31, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.