Used 2015 Toyota Avalon XLE Plus for sale 

The Toyota Avalon is offered in five trim levels along with a standard engine option and a standard FWD drivetrain layout. The trim level starts from the base XLE which is priced at $32,285 and offers a handful of generous features such as automatic headlights, heated mirrors, dual-zone automatic climate control, full power accessories, cruise control, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, leather upholstery, and an eight-way power driver seat. Stepping up to the XLE Premium adds upgraded keyless ignition and entry, a power sunroof, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. The XLE Touring introduces Toyota’s premium Entune audio system with navigation and app suite. The XLE Touring SE is not much of an upgrade and only adds perforated leather upholstery, xenon headlights, and black painted alloy wheels. The range-topping Limited trim adds some truly premium features such as ambient cabin lighting, automatic wipers, tri-zone automatic climate control, a 10-way power adjustable driver seat, and an eight-way power-adjustable front passenger seat.

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We would suggest you the XLE Touring trim since it offers some excellent features at a reasonable price.

The Toyota Avalon is powered by a standard 2GR-FE V6 motor and it is tuned to push out a maximum of 268 horsepower and 248lb-ft of torque. The engine is quite powerful for the sedan and has a lively performance as compared to some of its rivals in the segment. The motor is quite refined and gives out a pleasing engine note when you floor the gas.

There is a negligible lag in performance and the motor responds to each and every slight throttle inputs, making it quite agile in the city traffic with agile handling and responsive steering. The motor propels the sedan to 60mph from a standstill within 6.4 seconds, a commendable time for the segment. The six-speed automatic transmission is decent and shifts gears smoothly.

The Kia Cadenza has a higher power and torque output than the Avalon but has a slightly smaller powertrain. The Buick Lacrosse is the most powerful one on the list with over 300 horsepower and a respectable 264lb-ft of torque.

The Toyota Avalon has excellent fuel economy as compared to the rivals in the segment. It delivers a city mileage of 21mpg and a highway mileage of 31mpg while the combined mileage is rated at 24mpg.

The Kia Cadenza has a lower fuel economy than the Avalon but it is acceptable since it has higher power output. The Buick Lacrosse impresses the most with its fuel economy numbers being the most powerful one on the list.

The Avalon’s interior is quite impressive and elegant. The cabin is laid out with premium high-quality materials throughout and there are ample soft-touch materials on most of the exposed surfaces. The front seats offer superb comfort levels with more than adequate bolstering and lumbar support.

The controls are placed intelligently and are well within the reach of the driver while driving. The rear seats offer superb comfort levels too with excellent headroom and legroom on offer. There are adequate storage cubbies all over the cabin and they provide enough storage spaces too. The ambient lighting on the higher trims changes the overall appeal of the cabin at night, giving a premium touch inside. The 16 cu-ft of trunk space is adequate for carrying luggage of four passengers easily.

The Kia Cadenza has a more stylish cabin than the Avalon with a slightly more headroom for the front passenger and driver. The Buick Lacrosse has an elegant cabin too with adequate headroom and legroom on offer for both the front and the rear passengers alike.

Infotainment

The Toyota Avalon comes with a decently equipped infotainment system and brings a decent set of features at your fingertips. The base model is equipped with a 6.1-inch touchscreen display incorporating Toyota’s Entune Plus interface. The system also includes an eight-speaker audio system with a CD player, satellite radio, HD radio, an auxiliary audio jack, a USB/iPod interface, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity.

The infotainment features of the Avalon are:

• AM/FM Stereo (Optional)
• Auxiliary Audio Input (Optional)
• CD Player (Optional)
• HD Radio (Optional)
• MP3 Player (Optional)
• Satellite Radio (Optional)

The Toyota Avalon truly impresses with its detailed and appealing luxury car styling on the outside. The sedan oozes a proper large car status with a flowing sheet metal design and s swooping roofline.

The front-end looks classy yet stylish with the chrome finished front grille and a wide blacked-out central air dam. The side profile of the sedan looks curvy while the rear end looks eye-catching with a unique tail light design.

The Kia Cadenza boasts a slightly more interesting exterior appeal than the Avalon with its mildly aggressive front end and sculpted lines on the doors. The Buick Lacrosse comes with the brand’s chromed-out front grille design that looks flashy in front of both the Cadenza and the Avalon.

The Avalon comes with top-notch safety scores as it is expected out of a Toyota sedan. The NHTSA gave a top 5-star rating to the sedan while the IIHS also gave their best possible “Good” rating to the sedan. The standard safety features include traction and stability control, antilock disc brakes, front and rear seat side airbags, side curtain airbags, front knee airbags and a rearview camera. 

Safety features of the Avalon sedan are:

• Brake Assist
• Electronic Stability Control
• Daytime Running Lights
• Child Safety Locks
• Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
• Traction Control

The Toyota Avalon returns once again as an attractive full-size sedan at a reasonable price tag. It comes loaded with features, some of which are found on high-end luxury sedans and has a strong performance from Toyota’s trusted V6. It also carries excellent safety scores, making it a great alternative to other rivals in the segment.