2018 Toyota Avalon vs. 2019 Toyota Avalon

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Toyota Avalon and 2019 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 2018 Toyota Avalon and the 2019 Toyota Avalon.

When comparing the 2018 Toyota Avalon's and the 2019 Toyota Avalon's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Toyota Avalon has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2019 Toyota Avalon has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. The 2018 Toyota Avalon and 2019 Toyota Avalon have the same overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2018 Toyota Avalon's and the 2019 Toyota Avalon's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Toyota Avalon is a better car than the 2018 Toyota Avalon.

Pricing: A used 2018 Toyota Avalon ranges from $16,921 to $28,740 while a used 2019 Toyota Avalon is priced between $21,637 to $33,454.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2018 Toyota Avalon and the 2019 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 2018 Toyota Avalon’s base engine makes 268 horsepower, and the 2019 Toyota Avalon base engine makes 301 horsepower. The Avalon is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 510 miles. The Avalon is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 464 miles.This gives the 2019 Toyota Avalon the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2018 Toyota Avalon the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are large cars, the 2018 Toyota Avalon has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2019 Toyota Avalon has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.

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