For the same model year, dealers ask 24 points more than private sellers; a salvage title knocks off about 5%; GA is the cheapest state at -13% and WA the priciest at +42%; a gas Avalon asks +11% against the median of its model year.
Toyota Avalon price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | — | 5 | |
| 2017 | — | 9 | |
| 2016 | — | 13 | |
| 2015 | — | 18 | |
| 2014 | — | 19 | |
| 2013 | — | 21 | |
| 2012 | — | 8 | |
| 2011 | — | 17 | |
| 2010 | — | 5 | |
| 2009 | — | 11 | |
| 2008 | — | 22 | |
| 2007 | — | 13 | |
| 2006 | 3.8× | 38 | |
| 2005 | — | 18 | |
| 2004 | — | 15 | |
| 2003 | — | 13 | |
| 2002 | — | 13 | |
| 2001 | — | 12 | |
| 2000 | — | 12 | |
| 1999 | — | 5 | |
| 1996 | — | 7 |
For the 2008 model year, the Toyota Avalon has a median asking price of $5,700; the Volkswagen Passat asks $5,777. All two ask within 5% of each other.
Dealer or private seller
On the Toyota Avalon the dealer markup works out at 24% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private seller | 601 | +1.4% | $5,816 |
| Dealer | 392 | +25.1% | $10,061 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 893 | +11.4% | $7,409 |
| Rebuilt | 38 | +16.5% | $9,440 |
| Salvage | 32 | -4.6% | $5,887 |
Branded titles are harder to insure, finance and resell, so check the exact car first: run its VIN against the records.
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2006 Avalon, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 100–125k and 200–225k bands the asking price falls 40%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 100–125k miles | 17 | |
| 125–150k miles | 15 | |
| 150–175k miles | 28 | |
| 175–200k miles | 23 | |
| 200–225k miles | 21 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Toyota Avalon is fuel: GAS asks +11% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Gas | 900 | +11.3% |
| Fuel | Hybrid | 62 | +4.6% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Toyota Avalon asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is WA at +42%, cheapest GA at -13% — 56 points apart, which on a $5,500 car is roughly $3,058.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 28 | |
| MA | 24 | |
| DC | 37 | |
| WI | 23 | |
| FL | 94 | |
| OR | 58 | |
| CA | 269 | |
| CO | 40 | |
| NC | 26 | |
| WA | 54 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Toyota Avalon cost?
The median asking price is $5,500 across 1,117 live listings. A 1996 asks about $2,500 and a 2019 about $20,000. The most listed year is 2006, at $4,995.
Is a used Avalon cheaper than a Volkswagen Passat?
About the same. For the 2008 model year the Avalon has a median asking price of $5,700 and the Volkswagen Passat $5,777.
Is it cheaper to buy a Avalon from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 25.1% above and private sellers 1.4% above, a gap of about $3,531 on a 2016 at $14,900.
How much value does a Avalon lose per 25,000 miles?
About 12% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2006 Avalon, measured from the 100–125k band to the 200–225k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Toyota Avalon valuation tool.
How much less is a salvage-title Avalon worth?
A salvage-title Avalon asks 5% less than the median for its model year (32 listings): about $685 off a 2016 at $14,900.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Avalon?
Of the states with enough listings, GA asks least at -13.3% against the national median, and WA most at +42.3%. On the typical $5,500 Avalon that spread is about $3,058.
Why do Avalon prices for the same year vary so much?
Among 38 listings of the 2006 Avalon, the priciest tenth asks 3.8× what the cheapest tenth does: $9,495 against $2,500.
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