Quick answer
For the same model year, dealers ask 42 points more than private sellers.
Toyota Echo price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | — | 6 | |
| 2002 | — | 19 | |
| 2001 | — | 5 | |
| 2000 | — | 13 |
ROWS 4·SOURCE Live classified listings
Dealer or private seller
On the Toyota Echo the dealer markup works out at 42% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private seller | 35 | -8.9% | $2,736 |
| Dealer | 13 | +32.9% | $4,439 |
ROWS 2·SOURCE Live listings, normalized per model year
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Toyota Echo cost?
The median asking price is $2,900 across 67 live listings. A 2000 asks about $2,400 and a 2004 about $2,500. The most listed year is 2002, at $3,500. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Toyota Echo valuation tool.
Is it cheaper to buy a Echo from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 32.9% above and private sellers 8.9% below, a gap of about $1,463 on a 2002 at $3,500.
Asking prices from live classified listings, normalized against the median for each model year. Slices below a minimum listing count are omitted. Asking prices exceed transaction prices (how we count). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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