Toyota Avalon vs. Toyota Avalon Hybrid
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Avalon and Toyota Avalon Hybrid 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 and the Toyota Avalon Hybrid.
When we compare the Toyota Avalon's and the Toyota Avalon Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Avalon has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The Toyota Avalon Hybrid has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Avalon's and the Toyota Avalon Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Avalon is a better car than the Toyota Avalon Hybrid.
Pricing: A used 2022 Toyota Avalon ranges from $24,634 to $39,000 while a used 2022 Toyota Avalon Hybrid is priced between $30,187 to $39,910.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Avalon loses 42.4 percent of its value and the Toyota Avalon Hybrid loses 44.8 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Avalon retains 2.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Avalon Hybrid.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Avalon is 9.2 out of 10 while the Toyota Avalon Hybrid's quality rating is 8.5 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Avalon being ranked 1 out of 8 Best Large Cars and the Toyota Avalon Hybrid being ranked 1 out of 2 Best Hybrid Large Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Avalon is 9.8 out of 10. For the Toyota Avalon Hybrid the reliability rating is 7.8 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Avalon an advantage in reliability compared to the Toyota Avalon Hybrid.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Avalon’s base engine makes 301 horsepower, and the Toyota Avalon Hybrid base engine makes 215 horsepower. The Avalon is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 464 miles. The Avalon Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 44 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 581 miles. This gives the Toyota Avalon Hybrid the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota Avalon. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Avalon, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more The Toyota Avalon Hybrid, a hybrid large car, has the advantage in the area of rear leg room. The Toyota Avalon and Toyota Avalon Hybrid are comparable in regards to front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Toyota Avalon and the Toyota Avalon Hybrid have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
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
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$37,850
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$29,700
Price Range:
$24,634 - $39,000
Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)
$29,796
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)
$26,224 - $33,466
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
114
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
45,992
# Good or Great Deals:
22
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$34,799
Price Range:
$30,187 - $39,910
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
38
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
37,299
# Good or Great Deals:
11
Toyota Avalon Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.2 / 10
Reliability:
9.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Toyota Avalon Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Avalon
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
13
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:
66.7%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Avalon Hybrid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
13.3%
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:
1.8
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Toyota Avalon Rankings
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7 out of / 8Toyota Avalon Hybrid Rankings
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2 out of / 25Ranking
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18 out of / 25Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Toyota Avalon Trim Levels
Limited, Touring, XLE
Toyota Avalon Hybrid Trim Levels
Limited, XLE, XSE Nightshade
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):
0.085 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
215 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 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:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
43 / 44 / 44
Range (city/hwy):
568 / 581 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
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
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
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
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
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:
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:
40.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Cargo Space:
16.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
103.8 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:
3610 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:
painted 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
Blueprint
Brown
Opulent Amber
Gray
Harbor Gray Metallic
Red
Ruby Flare Pearl / Supersonic Red
Silver
Celestial Silver Metallic / Ice Edge
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 / Ice Edge
White
Wind Chill Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Harvest Beige
Black
Black
Gray
Graphite
Interior Colors
Beige
Harvest Beige
Black
Black
Gray
Graphite