2020 Toyota Avalon vs. 2021 Toyota Avalon
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Toyota Avalon and 2021 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 2020 Toyota Avalon and the 2021 Toyota Avalon.
In comparing the 2020 Toyota Avalon's and the 2021 Toyota Avalon's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Toyota Avalon has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2020 Toyota Avalon and 2021 Toyota Avalon have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Toyota Avalon's and the 2021 Toyota Avalon's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Toyota Avalon is a better car than the 2021 Toyota Avalon.
Pricing: A used 2020 Toyota Avalon ranges from $21,498 to $36,993 while a used 2021 Toyota Avalon is priced between $22,373 to $38,482.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2020 Toyota Avalon and the 2021 Toyota Avalon both lose 43.1 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Avalon is 8.3 out of 10. Toyota Avalon is ranked 1 out of 4 Best Large Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Toyota Avalon is 8.7 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2020 Toyota Avalon and the 2021 Toyota Avalon makes 301 horsepower. Both the Avalon and the Avalon are rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 464 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota Avalon has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
35875
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)
37104
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)
29995 - 59900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
36125
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)
34054
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)
31125 - 37090
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
29106
Price Range:
21498 - 36993
Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)
23981
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)
18689 - 29106
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
67
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
73135
# Good or Great Deals:
23
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
30170
Price Range:
22373 - 38482
Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)
27193
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)
23702 - 31179
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
66
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
68965
# Good or Great Deals:
25
Toyota Avalon Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
8.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Toyota Avalon Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
8.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Toyota Avalon
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
13.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large Cars)
5.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large Cars)
3.8 - 13.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.46
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Toyota Avalon
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
14.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large Cars)
6.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large Cars)
5.5 - 14.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.46
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.88303373679664
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)
1.0 - 3.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.1150007196601393
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)
1.0 - 3.1
Toyota Avalon Rankings
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4 out of / 4Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2020 Toyota Avalon Trim Levels
Limited, Touring, TRD, XLE, XSE
2021 Toyota Avalon Trim Levels
Limited, Touring, TRD, XLE, XSE Nightshade
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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
301 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
267 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.085 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
301 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
267 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.084 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):
22 / 32 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
319 / 464 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 32 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
319 / 464 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Android Auto:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Cargo Space:
16.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
104.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Cargo Space:
16.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
104.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3560 lbs
Width:
72.8 inches
Height:
56.5 inches
Length:
195.9 inches
Wheelbase:
113 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3570 lbs
Width:
72.8 inches
Height:
56.5 inches
Length:
195.9 inches
Wheelbase:
113 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/55R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Parisian Night Pearl
Brown
Brownstone / Opulent Amber
Gray
Harbor Gray Metallic
Red
Ruby Flare Pearl
Silver
Celestial Silver Metallic
White
Wind Chill Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Blueprint
Brown
Opulent Amber
Gray
Harbor Gray Metallic
Red
Ruby Flare Pearl / Supersonic Red
Silver
Celestial Silver Metallic
White
Wind Chill Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Harvest Beige
Black
Black
Gray
Graphite
Interior Colors
Beige
Harvest Beige
Black
Black
Gray
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