Used Toyota Yaris iA for Sale nearModesto, CA

How much does the Toyota Yaris iA cost in today's market?

Used Toyota Yaris iA prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Toyota Yaris iA's current nationwide average price is $11,596, and over the past year that nationwide average price reached a low of $11,238. Recently, prices have come down for the 2017 and 2018 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Toyota Yaris iA a good car?

Yes — you get a small sedan that owners rate highly and that experts describe as refined, responsive, and surprisingly enjoyable to drive. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data. Expert reviews rate the 2017 model among the highest across all years. The main trade-offs center on limited passenger room, modest acceleration, and a cabin that prioritizes simplicity over extra features. 29.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota Yaris iA models reliable?

Owners consistently give the Toyota Yaris iA strong marks, and expert commentary highlights a car that feels well put together, efficient, and bargain-friendly. The cabin materials, driving feel, and overall value proposition are recurring strengths in the available reviews.

• Owners rate the Toyota Yaris iA 4.7 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, that combination points to a model that should be a sensible long-term ownership choice if you prioritize straightforward, economical transportation.

What should I look for when buying a used Toyota Yaris iA?

Across all model years, at 56.3% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: low-speed automatic emergency braking and a reversing camera
• Infotainment: a 7-inch touchscreen with Mazda Connect technology, Bluetooth connectivity, dual USB ports, and an auxiliary audio input jack
• Fuel efficiency: 34 mpg in combined driving with the manual transmission; 35 mpg with the automatic

Which Toyota Yaris iA trim should I buy?

The 2017 Toyota Yaris iA offers these trims:

• Toyota Yaris iA: the core model is the best-value choice, with a 7-inch touchscreen, reversing camera, Bluetooth connectivity, dual USB ports, remote keyless entry with push-button start, and low-speed automatic emergency braking
• Toyota Yaris iA automatic: adds the 6-speed automatic transmission and suits you if you want easier everyday driving
• Toyota Yaris iA manual: adds the 6-speed manual transmission and suits you if you want the most involved driving experience

What Toyota Yaris iA do most buyers choose?

The Toyota Yaris iA years with the most listings are 2018 and 2017.

When a model year has the most listings, you usually get more shopping flexibility and a better chance of finding the color, mileage, and condition you want. Higher-volume years also tend to be the easiest place to compare prices across similar cars.

What is the Toyota Yaris iA's resale value?

Prices are moving lower across both model years, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The changes are fairly close from one year to the next, so neither model year is showing a dramatic advantage over the other on price movement alone. The 2017 and 2018 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Toyota Yaris iA safe?

• 2017: 8/10

For the safest used buy, the 2017 model posts the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used Toyota Yaris iA now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2017 model is at −3.5% versus a year ago.
• Deal availability: The 2017 model has 29.1% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2017 model has the most listings at a current average price of $11,419. The Toyota Yaris iA offers a refined cabin and an unexpectedly polished driving feel for a small sedan.

If you're buying used today, the 2017 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

How does the 2017 Toyota Yaris iA compare to the 2017 Mazda MAZDA3?

Our experts score the 2017 Toyota Yaris iA 7.7/10 and the 2017 Mazda MAZDA3 8.5/10. The Yaris iA is the cheaper used buy and the more fuel-efficient choice, while the MAZDA3 brings more power and a broader used-car supply. The Yaris iA also has a lower starting MSRP and a smaller footprint, while the MAZDA3 offers a stronger overall expert score and a slightly higher share of good and great deals.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.