New Toyota 4Runner for Sale nearCedar Knolls, NJ

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 $36,765, and its lowest point over the past year was $34,122. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023 and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Toyota 4Runner a good car?

Yes — the Toyota 4Runner earns strong marks from owners across the lineup, and its appeal is anchored by a 4.64/5 all-generations user rating. The all-generations owner rating is 4.64/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its reliability, off-road capability, and comfort, and they also highlight its spacious interior and strong resale value. Across the model years, the 4Runner’s rugged character, family-friendly space, and long-lasting durability come through as recurring strengths.

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

The main tradeoffs that show up in recent expert reviews are firm ride quality, limited second-row comfort, and fuel economy that trails more efficiency-focused SUVs. Those are the kinds of compromises you accept when you want a body-on-frame SUV with serious trail ability and a durable, truck-like character.

33.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota 4Runner models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Toyota 4Runner as durable, dependable, and built for long-term use. Expert reviews also reinforce that reputation by emphasizing rugged construction, strong resale value, and a model identity centered on longevity and capability.

• Owners rate the Toyota 4Runner between 4.17 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture is strongest when you choose a well-kept example with a clean history and service records, since the model’s appeal is closely tied to durability and resale value.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 76.3% — 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, plus 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.
• Fuel efficiency: The 4Runner 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 core 4Runner formula at the lowest price point.
• TRD Sport: This trim adds a more street-focused setup within the lineup while keeping the 4Runner’s rugged character.
• TRD Sport Premium: This version builds on the TRD Sport with added equipment and a more upscale feel.
• TRD Off-Road: This is the best-value trim for buyers who want the most capability for the money, with 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 a Multi-Terrain Monitor to the TRD Off-Road’s hardware, giving you extra camera views for trail use.
• Limited: This trim brings a more street-oriented setup with full-time 4WD and a locking center differential, plus leather upholstery.
• Platinum: This trim adds the i-Force Max hybrid system, full-time 4WD, and leather upholstery.
• Trailhunter: This off-road-focused trim adds a snorkel, Old Man Emu shocks, rock rails, an on-board compressor, an ARB roof rack, composite and steel skid plates, and disconnecting sway bars.
• TRD Pro: This top off-road trim adds Fox adjustable remote-reservoir shocks, an aluminum front skid plate, underbody protection, disconnecting sway bars, and unique front bumpers for better approach angles.

What Toyota 4Runner do most buyers choose?

The Toyota 4Runner years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2022.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they offer a strong mix of availability, newer features, and broad shopper appeal. They also give you more choices at different price points, which makes it easier to find the right trim and condition.

What is the Toyota 4Runner's resale value?

Most model years in this table are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want more room to negotiate. One recent model year is moving up sharply, while another is nearly flat, so the pricing picture is mixed rather than uniform.

The 2023 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2024, 2023, and 2020 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

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 −8.2% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −0.72%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 36.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $47,149. The Toyota 4Runner offers rugged body-on-frame character, strong off-road capability, and a durable, truck-like feel that has long defined the model.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: 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 4Runner comes standard with a 7-inch digital instrument cluster and an 8-inch touchscreen, and the touchscreen grows to 14 inches in any Premium trim or higher.
• Safety: Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 includes forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, road-sign recognition, and high-beam assist.
• Starting price: Prices start at $43,665 for the SR5.

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 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.