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2015 Toyota Avalon vs. 2016 Toyota Avalon

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2015 Toyota Avalon and 2016 Toyota Avalon contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2015 Toyota Avalon and the 2016 Toyota Avalon.

When we compare the 2015 Toyota Avalon's and the 2016 Toyota Avalon's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Toyota Avalon has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2015 Toyota Avalon and 2016 Toyota Avalon have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2015 Toyota Avalon's and the 2016 Toyota Avalon's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Toyota Avalon is a better car than the 2016 Toyota Avalon.

Pricing: A used 2015 Toyota Avalon ranges from $11,487 to $21,940 while a used 2016 Toyota Avalon is priced between $12,995 to $23,793.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2015 Toyota Avalon and the 2016 Toyota Avalon both lose 42.4 percent of their value.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Avalon is 9.2 out of 10. Toyota Avalon is ranked 1 out of 8 Best Large Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Toyota Avalon is 9.8 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2015 Toyota Avalon and the 2016 Toyota Avalon makes 268 horsepower. Both the Avalon and the Avalon are rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 527 miles. Both models use gasoline.

Safety Ratings: The Toyota Avalon has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$32,285

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)

$32,665

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)

$25,830 - $54,500

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$32,650

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)

$31,938

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)

$25,830 - $49,000

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$16,908

Price Range:

$11,487 - $21,940

Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)

$14,163

Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)

$10,568 - $16,908

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

93

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

108,772

# Good or Great Deals:

24

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$18,437

Price Range:

$12,995 - $23,793

Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)

$15,773

Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)

$11,456 - $19,945

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

67

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

96,709

# Good or Great Deals:

14

Toyota Avalon Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

9.2 / 10

Reliability:

9.8 / 10

Retained Value:

7.9 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Toyota Avalon Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

9.2 / 10

Reliability:

9.8 / 10

Retained Value:

7.9 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 Toyota Avalon

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

6

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large Cars)

1

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large Cars)

0.1 - 6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

66.7%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Toyota Avalon

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

7

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large Cars)

2.2

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large Cars)

1.1 - 7

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

66.7%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.6

Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)

2.9

Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)

2.6 - 5.7

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

3.6

Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)

3.1

Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)

0.9 - 6.7

Toyota Avalon Rankings

Best Large Cars

1 / 8

Safest Large Cars

1 / 8

Most Reliable Large Cars

1 / 8

Large Cars with the Most Legroom

1 / 8

Best Large Cars Under $40k

1 / 3

Large Cars with Best Resale Value

2 / 8

Most Comfortable Large Cars

5 / 8

Large Cars with the Most Horsepower

6 / 8

Best Large Cars for Tall People

7 / 8

Toyota Avalon Rankings

Best Large Cars

1 / 8

Safest Large Cars

1 / 8

Most Reliable Large Cars

1 / 8

Large Cars with the Most Legroom

1 / 8

Best Large Cars Under $40k

1 / 3

Large Cars with Best Resale Value

2 / 8

Most Comfortable Large Cars

5 / 8

Large Cars with the Most Horsepower

6 / 8

Best Large Cars for Tall People

7 / 8

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2015 Toyota Avalon Trim Levels

Limited, XLE, XLE Premium, XLE Touring, XLE Touring Sport Edition

2016 Toyota Avalon Trim Levels

Limited, Touring, XLE, XLE Plus, XLE Premium

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

2 years

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

2 years / 25000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

268 hp @ 6200 rpm

Torque:

248 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.076 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

268 hp @ 6200 rpm

Torque:

248 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.077 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

3.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


21 / 31 / 24

Range (city/hwy):

357 / 527 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

3.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


21 / 31 / 24

Range (city/hwy):

357 / 527 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Internet Radio:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Internet Radio:

Available

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

37.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

58.2 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.9 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

57 inches

Cargo Space:

16 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

103.6 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.5 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

58.2 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.9 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

57 inches

Cargo Space:

16 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

103.6 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3505 lbs

Width:

82.5 inches

Height:

57.5 inches

Length:

195.3 inches

Wheelbase:

111 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.5 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3461 lbs

Width:

82.5 inches

Height:

57.5 inches

Length:

195.3 inches

Wheelbase:

111 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.5 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P215/55R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P215/55R17

Exterior Colors

Beige

Creme Brulee Mica

Black

Attitude Black Metallic

Blue

Parisian Night Pearl

Gray

Cosmic Gray Mica / Magnetic Gray Metallic

Red

Ooh La La Rouge Mica / Sizzling Crimson Mica

Silver

Celestial Silver Metallic

White

Blizzard Pearl

Exterior Colors

Beige

Creme Brulee Mica

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Parisian Night Pearl

Gray

Cosmic Gray Mica / Magnetic Gray Metallic

Red

Ooh La La Rouge Mica / Sizzling Crimson Mica

Silver

Celestial Silver Metallic

White

Blizzard Pearl

Interior Colors

Beige

Almond

Black

Black

Gray

Light Gray

Interior Colors

Beige

Almond

Black

Black

Gray

Light Gray

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