For the same model year, dealers ask 22 points more than private sellers; HI is the cheapest state at -10% and CA the priciest at +56%.
Toyota Yaris price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | 5 | |
| 2018 | — | 12 | |
| 2017 | — | 14 | |
| 2015 | — | 8 | |
| 2014 | — | 7 | |
| 2013 | — | 7 | |
| 2012 | — | 15 | |
| 2011 | — | 7 | |
| 2010 | — | 17 | |
| 2009 | — | 8 | |
| 2008 | — | 28 | |
| 2007 | — | 24 |
For the 2012 model year, the Toyota Yaris has a median asking price of $6,950; the Kia Rio asks $4,495. It is the priciest of the two, 55% above the cheapest.
Dealer or private seller
On the Toyota Yaris the dealer markup works out at 22% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private seller | 238 | +10.7% | $5,732 |
| Dealer | 207 | +32.5% | $8,138 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 400 | +24.0% | $6,982 |
| Rebuilt | 16 | -10.6% | $5,611 |
| Salvage | 12 | -26.0% | $3,952 |
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 2008 Yaris, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 125–150k and 200–225k bands the asking price falls 80%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 125–150k miles | 11 | |
| 150–175k miles | 16 | |
| 175–200k miles | 16 | |
| 200–225k miles | 14 |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Toyota Yaris asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is CA at +56%, cheapest HI at -10% — 66 points apart, which on a $5,995 car is roughly $3,975.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| HI | 17 | |
| OH | 15 | |
| FL | 46 | |
| OR | 35 | |
| NV | 20 | |
| AZ | 27 | |
| WI | 15 | |
| TX | 32 | |
| WA | 31 | |
| CA | 126 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Toyota Yaris cost?
The median asking price is $5,995 across 508 live listings. A 2007 asks about $3,950 and a 2020 about $8,995. The most listed year is 2008, at $3,200.
Is a used Yaris cheaper than a Kia Rio?
No. For the 2012 model year the Yaris has a median asking price of $6,950 and the Kia Rio $4,495, so the Yaris asks 55% more.
Is it cheaper to buy a Yaris from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 32.5% above and private sellers 10.7% above, a gap of about $1,961 on a 2018 at $8,995.
How much value does a Yaris lose per 25,000 miles?
About 10% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2008 Yaris, measured from the 150–175k band to the 200–225k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Toyota Yaris valuation tool.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Yaris?
Of the states with enough listings, HI asks least at -10.0% against the national median, and CA most at +56.3%. On the typical $5,995 Yaris that spread is about $3,975.
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