Toyota Avalon Limited vs. XLE
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Avalon Limited and Toyota Avalon XLE 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 Toyota Avalon Limited and the Toyota Avalon XLE.
In comparing the Toyota Avalon Limited's and the Toyota Avalon XLE's specifications and ratings, The Toyota Avalon XLE has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. The Toyota Avalon Limited and Toyota Avalon XLE have the same overall quality score base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Avalon Limited's and the Toyota Avalon XLE's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Avalon XLE is a better car than the Toyota Avalon Limited.
Pricing: A used 2022 Toyota Avalon Limited ranges from $32,569 to $42,021 while a used 2022 Toyota Avalon XLE is priced between $24,471 to $32,504.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the Toyota Avalon Limited and the Toyota Avalon XLE 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 Toyota Avalon Limited and the Toyota Avalon XLE makes 301 horsepower. The Limited is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 490 miles. The XLE is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 464 miles.This gives the Toyota Avalon XLE the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Toyota Avalon Limited the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are large cars, the Toyota Avalon Limited has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room and rear head room. The Toyota Avalon XLE has the advantage in the areas of front head room and rear head room.
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:
$43,125
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)
$35,178
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)
$32,500 - $37,840
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$36,825
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)
$35,178
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)
$32,500 - $37,840
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$37,154
Price Range:
$32,569 - $42,021
Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)
$29,796
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)
$26,224 - $33,466
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
24
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
44,723
# Good or Great Deals:
9
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$27,583
Price Range:
$24,471 - $32,504
Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)
$29,796
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)
$26,224 - $33,466
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
69
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
46,783
# Good or Great Deals:
7
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 Toyota Avalon Limited
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
12.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large Cars)
8.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large Cars)
7.8 - 13
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
66.3%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Avalon XLE
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
12.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large Cars)
8.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large Cars)
7.8 - 13
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
66.3%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)
1.1 - 4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)
1.1 - 4
Toyota Avalon Rankings
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7 out of / 8Toyota Avalon Rankings
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7 out of / 8Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Toyota Avalon Trim Levels
Touring, XLE
Other Toyota Avalon Trim Levels
Limited, Touring
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years / 25000 miles
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:
301 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
267 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.081 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
301 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
267 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.085 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 / 31 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
348 / 490 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
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
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
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
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
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
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
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
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Cargo Space:
16.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
102.9 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:
3695 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:
3560 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:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/45R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/55R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
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 / Ice Edge
White
Wind Chill Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Harvest Beige
Black
Black
Gray
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