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2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium hybrid Sedan
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2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium hybrid Sedan

XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

$7,499
Est. $101/mo
$3,336 Below market
RMV: $10,835
Price Drop, $500
Earlier Price: $7,999 (25 Nov 2024)
Mileage 165,986 mi.
Home Delivery
4 Accident, 3 Owner
121 Days in market
Sedan
I4
Automatic
Mercedes-Benz of South Orlando
Orlando, FL
4.0
(Based 5509 Review)

Vehicle History

  • Accident reported: minor damage
  • 1st owner drove an estimated 15,980 miles/year
  • 1st owner purchased on 10/16/13 and owned in LA until 09/26/16
  • Last serviced in Orlando, FL on 08/06/24
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(407) 36*****
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2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium
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2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

$10,500
Est. $142/mo
$2,894 Below market
RMV: $13,394
Mileage 131,055 mi.
Store Transfer
4 Owner
4 Days in market
RED
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Oasis Park and Sell
Spring, TX
4.0
(Based 240 Review)
(281) 28*****
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2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium
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2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

$11,990
Est. $162/mo
$2,495 Below market
RMV: $14,485
Mileage 115,301 mi.
Store Transfer
3 Owner
30 Days in market
GRAY
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Luxury Autohaus Group
Fairless Hills, PA
4.0
(Based 128 Review)
(215) 54*****
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2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

$10,999
Est. $149/mo
$1,048 Below market
RMV: $12,047
Mileage 135,330 mi.
Store Transfer
2 Accident, 1 Owner
2 Days in market
BLACK
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Ilderton Dodge Chrysler Jeep
High Point, NC
4.0
(Based 1937 Review)
(336) 80*****
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2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium hybrid Sedan

XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

$11,011
Est. $149/mo
$981 Below market
RMV: $11,992
Price Drop, $200
Earlier Price: $11,211 (23 Nov 2024)
Mileage 164,540 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
22 Days in market
SILVER
Sedan
I4
Automatic
Regional Hyundai
Broken Arrow, OK
4.0
(Based 2238 Review)
(888) 71*****
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2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

$9,499
Est. $128/mo
$918 Below market
RMV: $10,417
Price Drop, $500
Earlier Price: $9,999 (2 Nov 2024)
Mileage 181,706 mi.
Store Transfer
4 Owner
48 Days in market
GRAY
Sedan
V6
Automatic
B&B Brothers
La Vergne, TN
4.0
(Based 71 Review)
(615) 821*****
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2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

$12,900
Est. $175/mo
$1,194 Below market
RMV: $14,094
Price Drop, $100
Earlier Price: $13,000 (26 Nov 2024)
Mileage 102,526 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
63 Days in market
BLACK
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Auto Boutique Texas
Houston, TX
4.0
(Based 3745 Review)
(713) 35*****
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2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

$15,286
Est. $207/mo
$201 Below market
RMV: $15,487
Earlier Price: $15,286 (22 Nov 2024)
Mileage 71,081 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Accident, 1 Owner
92 Days in market
RED
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Auto Group Inc
Manassas, VA
4.0
(Based 175 Review)
(703) 36*****
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2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium hybrid Sedan

XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

$8,390
Est. $113/mo
$371 Below market
RMV: $8,761
Price Drop, $600
Earlier Price: $8,990 (3 Oct 2024)
Mileage 211,298 mi.
Store Transfer
1 Owner
81 Days in market
BLACK
Sedan
I4
Automatic
CarLines Auto Group
Fredericksburg, VA
4.0
(Based 34 Review)
(202) 931*****
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2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

$16,000
Est. $217/mo
$548 Below market
RMV: $16,548
Price Drop, $400
Earlier Price: $16,400 (25 Nov 2024)
Mileage 91,463 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
15 Days in market
Sedan
V6
Automatic
McCarthy Chevrolet Lee's Summit
Lees Summit, MO
4.0
(Based 4136 Review)
(816) 35*****
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2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

$17,844
Est. $242/mo
$138 Below market
RMV: $17,982
Price Drop, $100
Earlier Price: $17,944 (23 Nov 2024)
Mileage 46,760 mi.
Store Transfer
1 Accident, 1 Owner
37 Days in market
Sedan
V6
Automatic
44 Auto Mart Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown, KY
4.0
(Based 155 Review)
(270) 76*****
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2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium hybrid Sedan

XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

$13,622
Est. $184/mo
$323 Above market
RMV: $13,299
Price Drop, $378
Earlier Price: $14,000 (25 Nov 2024)
Mileage 119,099 mi.
Store Transfer
4 Owner
20 Days in market
WHITE
Sedan
I4
Automatic
Nissan North
Columbus, OH
4.0
(Based 2081 Review)
(614) 84*****
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2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium hybrid Sedan

XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

$15,745
Est. $213/mo
$272 Above market
RMV: $15,473
Price Drop, $500
Earlier Price: $16,245 (22 Nov 2024)
Mileage 82,182 mi.
Store Transfer
2 Owner
83 Days in market
BLACK
Sedan
I4
Automatic
Dream Work Automotive
Charlotte, NC
4.0
(Based 236 Review)
(980) 400*****
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2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium hybrid Sedan

XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

$15,300
Est. $207/mo
$354 Above market
RMV: $14,946
Price Drop, $600
Earlier Price: $15,900 (21 Nov 2024)
Mileage 100,120 mi.
Store Transfer
3 Owner
72 Days in market
SILVER
Sedan
I4
Automatic
Fortune Motors LLC
Elkton, MD
4.0
(Based 98 Review)
(443) 843*****
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2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium hybrid Sedan

XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

$16,995
Est. $230/mo
$432 Below market
RMV: $17,427
Mileage 64,882 mi.
Store Transfer
1 Owner
7 Days in market
GREEN
Sedan
I4
Automatic
The Right Ride
Loveland, CO
4.0
(Based 109 Review)
(970) 29*****
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2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

$14,999
Est. $203/mo
$110 Above market
RMV: $14,889
Mileage 88,076 mi.
Store Transfer
1 Accident, 1 Owner
189 Days in market
GRAY
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Good Auto LLC
Hartford, CT
4.0
(Based 86 Review)
(860) 83*****
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2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

$11,975
Est. $162/mo
$20 Below market
RMV: $11,995
Price Rise, $377
Earlier Price: $11,598 (12 Nov 2024)
Mileage 146,431 mi.
Store Transfer
1 Accident, 1 Owner
20 Days in market
GRAY
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Western NY Auto Sales
Macedon, NY
4.0
(Based 214 Review)
(585) 46*****
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2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium hybrid Sedan

XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

$15,300
Est. $207/mo
$255 Below market
RMV: $15,555
Price Rise, $500
Earlier Price: $14,800 (22 Nov 2024)
Mileage 101,193 mi.
Store Transfer
1 Owner
15 Days in market
RED
Sedan
I4
Automatic
Toyota of Nashua
Nashua, NH
4.0
(Based 6666 Review)
(603) 71*****
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2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium hybrid Sedan

XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

$11,991
Est. $162/mo
$515 Above market
RMV: $11,476
Mileage 150,902 mi.
Store Transfer
1 Owner
19 Days in market
GRAY
Sedan
I4
Automatic
Audi Sugar Land
Sugar Land, TX
4.0
(Based 771 Review)
(281) 26*****
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2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium hybrid Sedan

XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

$14,985
Est. $203/mo
$69 Below market
RMV: $15,054
Earlier Price: $14,985 (27 Nov 2024)
Mileage 86,596 mi.
Store Transfer
1 Accident, 2 Owner
31 Days in market
GRAY
Sedan
I4
Automatic
Toyota of Plano
Plano, TX
4.0
(Based 6260 Review)
(469) 39*****
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2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium hybrid Sedan

XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

$15,595
Est. $211/mo
$425 Above market
RMV: $15,170
Price Drop, $400
Earlier Price: $15,995 (13 Nov 2024)
Mileage 92,758 mi.
Store Transfer
2 Accident, 2 Owner
76 Days in market
WHITE
Sedan
I4
Automatic
Classic Lexus
Willoughby, OH
4.0
(Based 460 Review)
(440) 58*****
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2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

$16,995
Est. $230/mo
$788 Above market
RMV: $16,207
Mileage 79,917 mi.
Store Transfer
1 Owner
2 Days in market
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Texas Motor Trends
Rosenberg, TX
4.0
(Based 32 Review)
(832) 36*****
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2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium hybrid Sedan

XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

$14,990
Est. $203/mo
$778 Above market
RMV: $14,212
Mileage 117,682 mi.
Store Transfer
3 Owner
98 Days in market
SILVER
Sedan
I4
Automatic
Done Deal Motors
Canton, MA
4.0
(Based 453 Review)
(781) 57*****
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2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

$15,995
Est. $217/mo
$742 Above market
RMV: $15,253
Mileage 113,483 mi.
Store Transfer
1 Owner
27 Days in market
SILVER
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Oso Grande Auto Sales
San Antonio, TX
4.0
(Based 245 Review)
(210) 92*****
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About 2012 Toyota Avalon


4.2

Overall Rating

The Toyota Avalon has rich history and heritage to back its ability to leave the buyer grinning from ear to ear.

The Toyota Avalon has rich history and heritage to back its ability to leave the buyer grinning from ear to ear. Ever since its inception, the Avalon has been tailor-made to cater to a segment of buyers looking for an opulent vehicle that can be both self and chauffeur-driven. It vaunts a commodious cabin with uber-luxurious features and comfortable ride quality.

While both trims of the Toyota Avalon feature class-leading specifications that contribute immensely to the quality of ride, the Limited trim is our recommendation. At a price difference of a shade above the $3,000 mark, the top-of-the-line trim adds abundantly to the feature load and consequently, it delivers a high price-to-performance ratio.

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2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium hybrid Sedan

XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

$13,997
Est. $190/mo
$1,213 Above market
RMV: $12,784
Price Drop, $400
Earlier Price: $14,397 (25 Nov 2024)
Mileage 127,515 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 1 Owner
42 Days in market
Sedan
I4
Automatic
Walser Toyota
Bloomington, MN
4.0
(Based 4609 Review)
(612) 29*****
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2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

$19,800
Est. $268/mo
$1,498 Above market
RMV: $18,302
Mileage 82,220 mi.
Store Transfer
2 Owner
8 Days in market
WHITE
Sedan
V6
Automatic
ABQ Auto Deals
Albuquerque, NM
4.0
(Based 162 Review)
(505) 55*****
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2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium hybrid Sedan

XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

$16,995
Est. $230/mo
$1,570 Above market
RMV: $15,425
Mileage 85,149 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
5 Days in market
GRAY
Sedan
I4
Automatic
Earl Stewart Toyota
West Palm Beach, FL
4.0
(Based 4979 Review)
(561) 84*****
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2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

$12,995
Est. $176/mo
$2,339 Above market
RMV: $10,656
Price Drop, $500
Earlier Price: $13,495 (18 Oct 2024)
Mileage 130,911 mi.
Store Transfer
2 Accident, 4 Owner
73 Days in market
WHITE
Sedan
V6
Automatic
CarZilla
North Salt Lake, UT
4.0
(Based 138 Review)
(801) 99*****
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2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

$19,998
Est. $271/mo
$2,157 Above market
RMV: $17,841
Price Drop, $1,000
Earlier Price: $20,998 (26 Nov 2024)
Mileage 54,773 mi.
Store Transfer
2 Owner
9 Days in market
GRAY
Sedan
V6
Automatic
CarMax North Houston
Houston, TX
4.0
(Based 2508 Review)
(281) 20*****
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2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

$12,950
Est. $175/mo
No Price Analysis
Price Drop, $1,000
Earlier Price: $13,950 (18 Nov 2024)
Mileage 78,411 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
84 Days in market
BLACK
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Liberty Auto Group
Phoenix, AZ
4.0
(Based 222 Review)
(602) 56*****
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2012 Toyota Avalon Review


Pros

  • Supple ride quality
  • Luxuriant cabin
  • Cogent engine

Cons

  • Disturbing road noise
  • Expensive than its competitors

The Toyota Avalon has rich history and heritage to back its ability to leave the buyer grinning from ear to ear.

Overview


The Toyota Avalon has rich history and heritage to back its ability to leave the buyer grinning from ear to ear. Ever since its inception, the Avalon has been tailor-made to cater to a segment of buyers looking for an opulent vehicle that can be both self and chauffeur-driven. It vaunts a commodious cabin with uber-luxurious features and comfortable ride quality.

Pricing and Features
8.0/10


The Toyota Avalon is available in two different trims that share a common engine, transmission, and drivetrain setup. The base and Limited trims of the Avalon are distinguished from one another by the set of features they possess. Priced at $33,195 and $36,435 respectively for the former and latter trims, the sedan comes equipped with an extensive list of standard features which includes a sunroof, leather upholstery, and keyless entry.

Trim

Base

Limited

MSRP (FWD)

$33,195

$36,435

Key Features

Remote Trunk Release

Adds or retains features of ‘Base’

 

Rearview Camera

HID Headlights

 

Cruise Control

Keyless Ignition

 

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Rain Sensing Wipers

 

Fog Lamps

Heated Mirrors

 

Daytime Running Lights

Memory Seats

 

Premium Sound System

Auto-leveling headlights

We Recommend

While both trims of the Toyota Avalon feature class-leading specifications that contribute immensely to the quality of ride, the Limited trim is our recommendation. At a price difference of a shade above the $3,000 mark, the top-of-the-line trim adds abundantly to the feature load and consequently, it delivers a high price-to-performance ratio.

Engine and Performance
8.4/10


The engine on duty with the Toyota Avalon is a 3.5L V6 unit that is good for 268hp of power and 248lb.-ft of torque. It gets connected to a standard 6-speed automatic transmission which is equipped with the option of sequential shifts and can be channeled as a front-wheel-drive variant only. While it is revered for its performance, the reliability quotient of Avalon’s engine is also laudable and noteworthy.

The Toyota Avalon can sprint from a still to the 60MPH mark in 6.2 seconds, allowing it to be the fastest in the segment, despite its mammoth dimensions. Even in the quarter-mile run, the Avalon establishes its dominance over its competitors by being the quickest sedan and clocking 14.7 seconds.

Model

Toyota Avalon

Nissan Maxima

Chrysler 300 S

Buick Lacrosse

MSRP

$36,435

$35,120

$36,020

$38,820

Engine

3.5L V6

3.5L V6 

3.6L V6

3.6L V6

Drivetrain

Front-wheel-drive

Front-wheel-drive

All-wheel-drive

Front-wheel-drive

Transmission

6-speed automatic

CVT

8-speed automatic

6-speed automatic

Power

268hp

290 hp

292hp

303hp

Torque

248lb.-ft

261lb.-ft

260lb.-ft

264lb.-ft

0-60 MPH (seconds)

6.2 seconds

6.4 seconds

6.6 seconds

6.3 seconds

Quarter mile (mph)

14.7 seconds

14.8 seconds

15.2 seconds

14.8 seconds

Top speed (mph)

N/A

147 MPH

114 MPH

157 MPH

Thoughthe differences are minimal, all three competitors of the Avalon take higher time to achieve similar feats. In the acceleration test, the Buick Lacrosse is fractionally slower than the Avalon followed by the Nissan Maxima and Chrysler 300 S clocking 6.3, 6.4, and 6.6 seconds respectively. In the quarter-mile sprint, while the Maxima and Lacrosse manage similar timings, the 300 continues to lurk at the bottom of the table. In the segment, all contemporary cars make use of a V6 engine only. While the transmission setups are distinctive, the Chrysler 300 S is the only sedan that is channeled as an all-wheel-drive variant.

Fuel Economy
7.0/10


The constancy in the Avalon’s performance also extends to its efficiency. As a result of its economical fuel figures, buyers of the Toyota Avalon have to spend less time standing in queues to get fuel refills. In the city, it manages an average mileage of 19 MPG, which increases to 28 MPG on the highway. 

Combined, the Avalon’s efficiency is rated at 23 miles per gallon of fuel. While its fuel tank of 18.5-gallons may not be the largest in the segment, the Avalon manages to cover a competitive range of 351 and 518 miles in the city and on the highway respectively.

Model

Toyota Avalon

Nissan Maxima

Chrysler 300 S

Buick Lacrosse

MPG (city)

19

19

18

17

MPG (Highway)

28

26

27

27

MPG (Combined)

23

22

21

21

Fuel Capacity

18.5 gallons

20 gallons

19.1 gallons

18 gallons

Range (City/highway)

351.5/518 mi

380/520 mi

343.8/515.7 mi

306/486 mi

In comparison, the Nissan Maxima remains a notch below the Avalon averaging 22 MPG. The Chrysler 300 S and Buick Lacrosse manage combined efficiency of 21 MPG. While the Maxima also features the largest fuel tank in the segment of 20-gallons, the Buick Lacrosse sports the least voluminous tank that has a capacity of 18-gallons. In terms of range, barring the Buick Lacrosse, all three sedans cover competitive distances.

Interior
8.4/10


The claim of the Toyota Avalon being a luxurious offering is evident in its cabin design and build. While the infotainment system assumes utmost attention by virtue of its usability and its placement in respect to the overall design, the use of wooden accents on the dashboard and central console is a visual retreat. 

The central armrest that sits between the driver and passenger seats, is sturdy in its build and features storage space underneath. The leather-wrapped steering is a plush inclusion and so is the option of a cooled driver seat with Limited trim. The Toyota Avalon can seat five passengers without any difficulty. While the front seats do have ample space, occupants might long for that extra bit of comfort. 

The rear seats are gladdening and make the Avalon an apt choice for a chauffeur-driven vehicle. The ride quality is nimble and agile with the pliancy adding to its refinement. However, with external noise seeping into the cabin, the Avalon might irk some buyers. With the Toyota, the buyer gets at his disposal a trunk volume of 14.4 cubic feet, which feels small for a car in its segment.

Model

Toyota Avalon

Nissan Maxima

Chrysler 300 S

Buick Lacrosse

Seating Capacity

5

5

5

5

Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)

38.9/59.4/41.3

38.5/56.3/43.8

38.6/59.5/41.8

38/57.4/41.7

Second Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)

37.5/58.2/40.9

36.4/55.1/34.6

37.9/57.7/40.1

37.3/56/40.5

Cargo capacity (cu.-ft)

14.4

14.2

16.3

12.8

In comparison, while the Nissan Maxima does provide maximum space to the front seat occupants, it comes at the cost of the rear seat comfort. All three sedans in the market have a total seating capacity of five passengers. On the other hand, the Chrysler 300 S does sport the largest trunk in the segment which has a total capacity of 16.3 cubic feet. Some standout interior features of the Toyota Avalon include:

  • Preferred Accessory Package
  • Steering Mounted Controls
  • Front and Rear Cupholders
  • Dual Zone Front Climate Control
  • Leather Upholstery
  • 8/4-way Powered Driver/Passenger Seats

How intuitive is the Toyota Avalon’s infotainment system?

The Toyota Avalon’s infotainment is likable, for it is chock-full with practical and necessary features. Even with its base variant, the Avalon features Bluetooth connectivity and USB connection apart from the standard specifications which include AM/FM Stereo and HD radio. 

With the base trim, a nine-speaker sound system is made available at the buyer’s disposal, while with the Limited trim a 12-speaker JBL sound system delivers impeccable performance. Some salient infotainment features in the new Toyota Avalon include:

  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • CD Player
  • Satellite Radio
  • MP3 Player
  • Diversity Antenna

Exterior
7.5/10


The Toyota Avalon, despite a design change in 2011, looks rather old-fangled. But even with its quaint looks, the Avalon is likable and vaunts a beefy road presence. While the front grille is imposing and domineering, the distinctively designed head- and taillights add sublimity and subtleness to the design. The use of chrome embellishments throughout the body of the Avalon looks upmarket and so does a long wheelbase. 

A rear spoiler, rear exhaust tips, and alloy wheels add quirkiness to the rather consistent luxurious design. The Toyota Avalon has a curb weight of 3616 lbs. It is 197.6 inches long and sports a wheelbase of 111 inches. It is 72.8 inches wide and 58.5 inches tall with a clearance from the ground of 5.3 inches.

Model

Toyota Avalon

Nissan Maxima

Chrysler 300 S

Buick Lacrosse

Curb Weight (lbs)

3616

3565

4235

4045

Length (in.)

197.6

190.6

198.6

196.9

Width (in.)

72.8

73.2

75

73.1

Height (in.)

58.5

57.8

59.2

59.2

Ground Clearance (in.)

5.3

N/A

4.8

N/A

Wheelbase (in.)

111

109.3

120.2

111.7

In comparison, the Chrysler 300 S is the longest and widest car in the segment measuring 198.6 and 75 inches respectively. The 300 alongside the Buick Lacrosse is also the tallest vehicle; however, it sports the lowest ground clearance. Its wheelbase of 120.2 inches is also the longest. In terms of curb weight, the Chrysler 300 S is the heaviest followed by the Buick Lacrosse and Nissan Maxima weighing 4235, 4045, and 3565 lbs respectively. Salient exterior features include:

  • Rear spoiler
  • HID Headlights (available with Limited Trim)
  • Fog Lamps
  • Sun/moonroof
  • Premium Paint
  • Door Edge Guards

Safety
9.8/10


The Toyota Avalon scores a rating of ‘Good’ in almost all crash tests conducted by the IIHS, which speaks volumes about its dependability and reliability. The availability of a long list of active and passive safety features coupled with a 4-wheel disc brake system makes the Avalon an ultimate choice. As standard, it comes equipped with features like brake assist, traction control, and electronic stability control. With the Limited trim, a feature of auto-leveling headlights is also made available. Some other safety specifications include:

  • Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
  • Emergency Trunk Release
  • Child Safety Locks
  • Daytime Running Lights
  • Tire-Pressure Monitoring System
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution

Final Verdict


Buying the Toyota Avalon is a no-brainer. Its powerful engine is a delight and its fuel efficiency does not burn a hole in the buyer’s pocket. The Avalon’s fit and finish are its major attraction. While it features a luxurious and up-to-date cabin, a lack of tranquility might annoy some buyers. 

But the Avalon is larger than its flaws, it’s a story of pros overweight the cons. With a sought-after infotainment and safety system, the sedan from the house of Toyota does gain ascendancy over its competitors in every imaginable aspect. Even its old-school design is likable and there is nothing that we see or deem wrong with the Toyota Avalon.