New Toyota 4Runner for Sale nearBakersfield, CA

How much does the Toyota 4Runner cost in today's market?

Used Toyota 4Runner prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Toyota 4Runner's current nationwide average price is $36,590, and its lowest point over the past year was $34,110. Recently, prices have eased on the 2025 models, while other recent model years have held firm or risen.

Is the Toyota 4Runner a good car?

Yes — the Toyota 4Runner is a strong choice if you want a rugged SUV with lasting appeal and broad owner approval. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its reliability, off-road capability, and comfort. They also frequently highlight its spacious interior and strong long-term durability, which help explain why it remains popular with both families and adventure-minded buyers.

Expert reviews rate the 2014 and 2025 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs that come up in expert reviews are firm, jiggly ride quality, poor second-row comfort, and hybrid efficiency that does not fully match expectations.

33.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota 4Runner models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Toyota 4Runner’s rugged durability, strong reliability, and long-term value. Across the model years in the data, it earns especially positive feedback for its tough construction, off-road confidence, and everyday dependability.

• Owners rate the Toyota 4Runner between 4.2 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the long-term ownership risk is generally tied more to condition, maintenance history, and how the vehicle was used than to the model’s core reputation.

What should I look for when buying a used Toyota 4Runner?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 75.2% — 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, with forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, road-sign recognition, high-beam assist, blind-spot monitors, front and rear cross-traffic alert, and traffic-jam assist.
• Infotainment: wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus an 8-inch touchscreen that grows to 14 inches in Premium trims or higher.
• Fuel efficiency: the latest expert data says the TRD Off-Road hybrid delivers an EPA-rated 23 mpg city, 24 mpg highway, and 23 mpg combined.

Which Toyota 4Runner trim should I buy?

The 2026 Toyota 4Runner offers these trims:

• SR5: The entry trim starts the lineup and gives you the 4Runner’s core rugged character at the lowest price point.
• TRD Sport: This trim adds a sportier street-oriented setup within the lineup.
• TRD Sport Premium: This version builds on TRD Sport with added premium equipment.
• TRD Off-Road: This is the best-value trim if you want the most affordable path into the more capable off-road-focused setup, including a locking rear differential, Bilstein remote-reservoir dampers, an extra inch of ground clearance, 18-inch wheels with 33-inch all-terrain tires, the Multi-Terrain System, and skid plates.
• TRD Off-Road Premium: This trim adds the Multi-Terrain Monitor for extra off-road camera views.
• Limited: This trim brings a more street-friendly setup with full-time 4WD and a locking center differential.
• Platinum: This trim adds the hybrid powertrain and leather upholstery.
• Trailhunter: This trim adds another inch of ride height, disconnecting sway bars, unique front bumpers, a snorkel, Old Man Emu shocks, rock rails, an on-board compressor, an ARB roof rack, and steel skid plates.
• TRD Pro: This trim adds the hybrid powertrain, Fox adjustable remote-reservoir shocks, an aluminum front skid plate, underbody protection, disconnecting sway bars, and unique front bumpers.

What Toyota 4Runner do most buyers choose?

The Toyota 4Runner years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2022.

These higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare, more pricing flexibility, and a wider spread of deal quality. They also sit close enough to the newest redesign to capture modern features while still offering used-car value.

What is the Toyota 4Runner's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you want to buy used after the sharpest pricing pressure has already passed. A few recent years are still rising or staying nearly flat, so newer inventory remains in especially strong demand. The biggest move in the table is the 2024 model’s double-digit increase, which stands out clearly against the mostly softer trend elsewhere.

The 2020 and 2023 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2024, 2023, and 2020 model years have held their value best, with prices flat to rising year-over-year.

Is the Toyota 4Runner safe?

• 2026: 6/10
• 2025: 7/10
• 2024: 4/10
• 2023: 3/10
• 2022: 7/10
• 2021: 3/10
• 2020: 7/10
• 2019: 6/10
• 2016: 6/10
• 2015: 3/10
• 2014: 8/10

Toyota equips every 4Runner with its Safety Sense 3.0 suite of safety features.

For the safest used buy, the 2014 model posts the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used Toyota 4Runner now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −7.51% versus a year ago, and the 2022 model is at −2.19%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.2% good and great deals, and the 2022 model has 35.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $46,601. The Toyota 4Runner offers rugged body-on-frame character and strong off-road capability that have defined the model for years.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest expert data says the base engine generates 278 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque, while the i-Force Max hybrid increases output to 326 hp and 465 lb-ft.
• Tech: The latest expert data highlights a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a 14-speaker JBL audio system.
• Safety: The latest model adds Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, blind-spot monitors, front and rear cross-traffic alert, and traffic-jam assist.
• Starting price: $43,665

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.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.