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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.

When we compare the 2020 Toyota Avalon's and the 2021 Toyota Avalon's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Toyota Avalon has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2020 Toyota Avalon and 2021 Toyota Avalon have the same 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 $23,992 to $36,992 while a used 2021 Toyota Avalon is priced between $24,798 to $37,666.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2020 Toyota Avalon and the 2021 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 2020 Toyota Avalon and the 2021 Toyota Avalon makes 301 horsepower. The Avalon is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 464 miles. The Avalon is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 450 miles. This gives the 2020 Toyota Avalon the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2021 Toyota Avalon. 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.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$35,875

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)

$37,104

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)

$29,995 - $59,900

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$36,125

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)

$34,054

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)

$31,125 - $37,090

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$30,645

Price Range:

$23,992 - $36,992

Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)

$26,935

Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)

$21,153 - $34,168

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

52

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

59,680

# Good or Great Deals:

10

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$31,612

Price Range:

$24,798 - $37,666

Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)

$27,869

Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)

$24,083 - $31,612

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

68

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

51,229

# Good or Great Deals:

18

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 2020 Toyota Avalon

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

11

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large Cars)

6.2

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large Cars)

5.5 - 11

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

66.7%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Toyota Avalon

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

12

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large Cars)

7.2

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large Cars)

6.8 - 12

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

66.7%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

4.3

Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)

2.7

Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)

1.1 - 4.3

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

3.6

Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)

2.5

Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)

1 - 3.6

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

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

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 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

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 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 / 31 / 25

Range (city/hwy):

319 / 450 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

Graphite

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