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2016 Toyota Avalon XLE
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2016 Toyota Avalon XLE

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

$11,450
Est. $155/mo
$2,219 Below market
RMV: $13,669
Mileage 140,514 mi.
Store Transfer
2 Accident, 3 Owner
34 Days in market
WHITE
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Sekushi Auto Sales
Savannah, GA
4.0
(Based 39 Review)
(912) 405*****
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2016 Toyota Avalon XLE
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2016 Toyota Avalon XLE

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

$14,991
Est. $203/mo
$1,820 Below market
RMV: $16,811
Price Drop, $1,000
Earlier Price: $15,991 (23 Nov 2024)
Mileage 87,540 mi.
Store Transfer
1 Accident, 2 Owner
26 Days in market
RED
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Liberty Autoland LLC
Orlando, FL
3.0
(Based 2 Review)
(855) 957*****
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2017 Toyota Avalon XLE
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2017 Toyota Avalon XLE

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

$11,994
Est. $162/mo
$1,809 Below market
RMV: $13,803
Price Drop, $490
Earlier Price: $12,484 (20 Nov 2024)
Mileage 123,353 mi.
Store Transfer
2 Accident, 4 Owner
27 Days in market
RED
Sedan
V6
Automatic
EVO Motors
Seffner, FL
4.0
(Based 3062 Review)
(813) 62*****
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2018 Toyota Avalon XLE

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

$19,991
Est. $271/mo
$2,672 Below market
RMV: $22,663
Mileage 40,125 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Greenway Kia East
Orlando, FL
4.0
(Based 3107 Review)
(407) 67*****
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2016 Toyota Avalon XLE

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

$16,300
Est. $221/mo
$1,690 Below market
RMV: $17,990
Price Drop, $400
Earlier Price: $16,700 (26 Nov 2024)
Mileage 77,034 mi.
Store Transfer
1 Owner
30 Days in market
WHITE
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Peltier Kia Tyler
Tyler, TX
4.0
(Based 1334 Review)
(903) 58*****
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2017 Toyota Avalon XLE

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

$15,998
Est. $217/mo
$1,812 Below market
RMV: $17,810
Price Drop, $1,000
Earlier Price: $16,998 (4 Sep 2024)
Mileage 89,000 mi.
Store Transfer
1 Accident, 3 Owner
257 Days in market
BLACK
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Laguna Auto Sales
Bakersfield, CA
4.0
(Based 233 Review)
(661) 760*****
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2017 Toyota Avalon XLE

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

$14,900
Est. $202/mo
$1,608 Below market
RMV: $16,508
Price Drop, $350
Earlier Price: $15,250 (25 Nov 2024)
Mileage 101,260 mi.
Home Delivery
4 Owner
240 Days in market
BLUE
Sedan
V6
Automatic
MyCar Mitsubishi of Lancaster
East Petersburg, PA
4.0
(Based 2025 Review)
(717) 667*****
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Certified Pre-Owned
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Certified 2016 Toyota Avalon XLE

$16,995
Est. $230/mo
$1,332 Below market
RMV: $18,327
Mileage 71,274 mi.
Store Transfer
2 Accident, 2 Owner
15 Days in market
GRAY
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Maita Toyota of Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
4.0
(Based 2005 Review)
(916) 48*****
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2017 Toyota Avalon XLE

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

$13,995
Est. $190/mo
$1,834 Below market
RMV: $15,829
Mileage 110,605 mi.
Store Transfer
3 Owner
7 Days in market
SILVER
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Canton Auto Exchange
Canton, CT
4.0
(Based 76 Review)
(860) 69*****
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2018 Toyota Avalon XLE

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

$10,900
Est. $147/mo
$1,126 Below market
RMV: $12,026
Price Drop, $1,000
Earlier Price: $11,900 (10 Nov 2024)
Mileage 166,676 mi.
Store Transfer
1 Owner
64 Days in market
BLACK
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Cars Time
NJ,  0
5.0
(Based 169 Review)
(888) 522*****
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2018 Toyota Avalon XLE

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

$16,986
Est. $230/mo
$1,300 Below market
RMV: $18,286
Price Drop, $1,001
Earlier Price: $17,987 (20 Nov 2024)
Mileage 101,533 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
36 Days in market
GRAY
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Mercedes-Benz of Pleasanton
Pleasanton, CA
3.0
(Based 636 Review)
(855) 82*****
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2018 Toyota Avalon XLE

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

$17,950
Est. $243/mo
$1,691 Below market
RMV: $19,641
Mileage 91,916 mi.
Store Transfer
4 Owner
35 Days in market
WHITE
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Furgeson Motors
Springfield, MO
4.0
(Based 25 Review)
(417) 72*****
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2018 Toyota Avalon XLE

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

$17,500
Est. $237/mo
$1,349 Below market
RMV: $18,849
Price Drop, $500
Earlier Price: $18,000 (25 Nov 2024)
Mileage 82,474 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
82 Days in market
RED
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Koons Arlington Toyota
Arlington, VA
4.0
(Based 2508 Review)
(571) 57*****
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2018 Toyota Avalon XLE

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

$9,995
Est. $135/mo
$1,150 Below market
RMV: $11,145
Price Rise, $541
Earlier Price: $9,454 (22 Aug 2024)
Mileage 193,000 mi.
Store Transfer
1 Accident, 1 Owner
722 Days in market
BLACK
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Suburban Auto Sales LLC
Madison Heights, MI
4.0
(Based 193 Review)
(248) 54*****
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2017 Toyota Avalon XLE

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

$19,000
Est. $257/mo
$1,028 Below market
RMV: $20,028
Price Drop, $495
Earlier Price: $19,495 (22 Nov 2024)
Mileage 58,480 mi.
Store Transfer
1 Accident, 1 Owner
25 Days in market
SILVER
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Gettel Hyundai of Lakewood
Bradenton, FL
4.0
(Based 1881 Review)
(941) 40*****
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2018 Toyota Avalon XLE

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

$21,998
Est. $298/mo
$665 Below market
RMV: $22,663
Mileage 56,130 mi.
Home Delivery
4 Owner
17 Days in market
SILVER
Sedan
V6
Automatic
CarMax Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
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2016 Toyota Avalon XLE

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

$14,950
Est. $202/mo
$880 Below market
RMV: $15,830
Price Drop, $1,000
Earlier Price: $15,950 (12 Nov 2024)
Mileage 91,795 mi.
Store Transfer
1 Accident, 2 Owner
79 Days in market
SILVER
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Elite Auto Gallery
Phoenix, AZ
4.0
(Based 99 Review)
(602) 60*****
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2017 Toyota Avalon XLE

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

$20,900
Est. $283/mo
$1,110 Below market
RMV: $22,010
Price Drop, $900
Earlier Price: $21,800 (6 Nov 2024)
Mileage 41,121 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
35 Days in market
BLACK
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Bumble Auto-Elkridge
Elkridge, MD
4.0
(Based 90 Review)
(443) 42*****
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2018 Toyota Avalon XLE

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

$17,495
Est. $237/mo
$772 Below market
RMV: $18,267
Mileage 104,568 mi.
Store Transfer
2 Owner
SILVER
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Luther Brookdale Toyota
Minneapolis, MN
4.0
(Based 2121 Review)
(763) 33*****
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2016 Toyota Avalon XLE

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

$14,988
Est. $203/mo
$1,073 Below market
RMV: $16,061
Price Drop, $500
Earlier Price: $15,488 (24 Nov 2024)
Mileage 102,362 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Accident, 2 Owner
8 Days in market
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Cavender Buick GMC North
San Antonio, TX
4.0
(Based 4019 Review)
(210) 80*****
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2016 Toyota Avalon XLE

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

$13,990
Est. $189/mo
$756 Below market
RMV: $14,746
Mileage 114,635 mi.
Store Transfer
2 Owner
9 Days in market
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Frederick Auto House
Frederick, MD
4.0
(Based 143 Review)
(301) 36*****
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2016 Toyota Avalon XLE

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

$18,971
Est. $257/mo
$589 Below market
RMV: $19,560
Mileage 39,757 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
WHITE
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Gettel Acura
Sarasota, FL
4.0
(Based 1408 Review)
(941) 34*****
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2018 Toyota Avalon XLE

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

$17,996
Est. $244/mo
$1,017 Below market
RMV: $19,013
Price Drop, $822
Earlier Price: $18,818 (22 Nov 2024)
Mileage 87,098 mi.
Store Transfer
2 Accident, 3 Owner
68 Days in market
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Weelborg Chevrolet of New Ulm, LLC
New Ulm, MN
4.0
(Based 952 Review)
(877) 71*****
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2018 Toyota Avalon XLE

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

$16,980
Est. $230/mo
$933 Below market
RMV: $17,913
Price Drop, $1,000
Earlier Price: $17,980 (22 Nov 2024)
Mileage 90,853 mi.
Store Transfer
2 Owner
56 Days in market
RED
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Kearny Mesa Subaru
San Diego, CA
4.0
(Based 1817 Review)
(858) 27*****
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About 2017 Toyota Avalon


4.0

Overall Rating

The 2017 Toyota Avalon is the embodiment of comfortable driving and predictability. The Toyota didn\u2019t alter its winning recipe and focused more over presentation. The Avalon\u2019s cabin is a better place to be in than any of the competitors.

The 2017 Toyota Avalon is revamped in design and sports luxurious interiors as compared to the outgoing model. The Avalon in its current generation tries to blend luxury with practicality and safety. It is furnished with active safety features like adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, automatic high-beams, and more.

Starting at a base price of $33,300, this Toyota sedan is a rather affordable car. It harbors a potent 3.5L V6 engine backed with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The engine churns out 268 hp of power and 248 lb-ft of torque. The engine's power is transmitted to the front wheels of the car.

Amongst the five variants that are on offer, the XLE trim is the most sought-after purchase option. It ensures features of the highest quality without making a dent in the buyer’s pocket. However, if finance is not a constraint the top-of-the-line Limited trim can be your go-to option.

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2016 Toyota Avalon XLE

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

$11,995
Est. $162/mo
$896 Below market
RMV: $12,891
Price Rise, $10,000
Earlier Price: $1,995 (5 Oct 2024)
Mileage 149,557 mi.
Store Transfer
3 Owner
54 Days in market
SILVER
Sedan
V6
Automatic
La Strada Motors
Houston, TX
4.0
(Based 225 Review)
(713) 77*****
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2016 Toyota Avalon XLE

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

$15,995
Est. $217/mo
$612 Below market
RMV: $16,607
Price Drop, $504
Earlier Price: $16,499 (25 Nov 2024)
Mileage 73,532 mi.
Store Transfer
3 Accident, 1 Owner
20 Days in market
RED
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Fordham Toyota
Bronx, NY
4.0
(Based 1919 Review)
(855) 57*****
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2018 Toyota Avalon XLE

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

$19,990
Est. $271/mo
$1,326 Below market
RMV: $21,316
Price Drop, $592
Earlier Price: $20,582 (23 Nov 2024)
Mileage 51,770 mi.
Store Transfer
2 Accident, 2 Owner
53 Days in market
BLACK
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Sanford Imports
Sanford, NC
4.0
(Based 552 Review)
(919) 41*****
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2018 Toyota Avalon XLE

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

$17,998
Est. $244/mo
$519 Below market
RMV: $18,517
Price Drop, $952
Earlier Price: $18,950 (23 Nov 2024)
Mileage 101,289 mi.
Store Transfer
1 Accident, 2 Owner
14 Days in market
SILVER
Sedan
V6
Automatic
David Rice Auto Sales
Schoolcraft, MI
4.0
(Based 165 Review)
(269) 67*****
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2018 Toyota Avalon XLE

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

$19,490
Est. $264/mo
$894 Below market
RMV: $20,384
Mileage 77,820 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
50 Days in market
BLUE
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Gesner Auto Sales
Taunton, MA
4.0
(Based 545 Review)
(508) 96*****
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2017 Toyota Avalon XLE

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

$19,595
Est. $266/mo
$866 Below market
RMV: $20,461
Mileage 80,722 mi.
Store Transfer
2 Owner
18 Days in market
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Rick McGill's Airport Toyota
Alcoa, TN
4.0
(Based 1892 Review)
(865) 97*****
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2017 Toyota Avalon Review


Pros

  • Silent yet powerful V6 engine
  • Spacious cabin
  • Brimmed with active safety features on standard trim
  • Balanced ride and handling

Cons

  • No Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Expensive for the class

The 2017 Toyota Avalon is the embodiment of comfortable driving and predictability. The Toyota didn\u2019t alter its winning recipe and focused more over presentation. The Avalon\u2019s cabin is a better place to be in than any of the competitors.

Overview


The 2017 Toyota Avalon is revamped in design and sports luxurious interiors as compared to the outgoing model. The Avalon in its current generation tries to blend luxury with practicality and safety. It is furnished with active safety features like adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, automatic high-beams, and more.

Starting at a base price of $33,300, this Toyota sedan is a rather affordable car. It harbors a potent 3.5L V6 engine backed with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The engine churns out 268 hp of power and 248 lb-ft of torque. The engine's power is transmitted to the front wheels of the car.

Pricing and Features
6.0/10


The new Toyota Avalon is offered in 5 different trims namely the XLE, XLE Plus, XLE Premium, Limited, and Touring. While the base trim is priced at $33,300, the top-of-the-line Limited variant gets a price sticker of $41,100. All 5 trims get a 3.5L 6-cylinder engine as standard mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission that transfers power to the front wheels of the Avalon. The distinction between each trim from the other is the set of features at the user’s disposal and the most viable trim will depend on how many features the buyer wants in his car.

Trim

XLE

XLE Plus

XLE Premium

Touring

Limited

MSRP

$33,300

$35,050

$36,500

$37,700

$41,100

Key Features

Quadra beam halogen headlights with auto on/off feature and Daytime Running Lights (DRL) with on/off feature

Adds/Upgrades from "XLE"

Adds/Upgrades from "XLE Plus"

Adds/Upgrades from "XLE Premium"

Adds/Upgrades from "Touring"

 

Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers

Washer-Linked Variable Windshield Wipers

Integrated Backup Camera

LED Headlights with Auto On/Off function and LED DRL's

High-Intensity Discharge Headlights with Auto On/Off function

 

Entune Audio Plus with Connected Navigation, auxiliary audio jack, USB 2.0 port5 with iPod\xae6 connectivity and control, advanced voice recognition

8 Speaker Audio System with App3 capability

14 Speaker Audio System with all the features from the XLE trim

14 Speaker Premium Audio System with Entune App Suite compatibility

Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation and App Suite includes the Entune Multimedia Bundle4

 

Siri Eyes Free with SiriusXM and Satellite Radio 

HD Radio with Siri Eyes Free and Sirius XM

Entune Audio Suite and Connectivity

Live Traffic Updates and Weather Updates via Doppler System

7-in. high-resolution touch-screen with split-screen display, AM/FM CD player with MP3/WMA playback capability, JBL GreenEdge speakers in nine locations including subwoofer and amplifier, auxiliary audio jack, USB 2.0 port with iPod connectivity, and control

         

Backup camera with projected Guidelines

The base trim comes loaded with price-appropriate features which include satellite radio, quadra beam halogens, and daytime running lights. As one moves up the ladder, features like an integrated back-up camera, a JBL sound system, and LED headlights with auto on and off become great value additions.

We recommend

Amongst the five variants that are on offer, the XLE trim is the most sought-after purchase option. It ensures features of the highest quality without making a dent in the buyer’s pocket. However, if finance is not a constraint the top-of-the-line Limited trim can be your go-to option.

Engine and Performance
8.6/10


The engine in-charge of powering the Toyota Avalon is a 3.5L 6-cylinder engine that comes with a 6-speed automatic transmission and is the standard setup across all variants.

The engine churns out a healthy 268hp of power and 248lb.-ft of torque.

Models

Toyota Avalon XLE

Dodge Charger

Kia Cadenza

Buick LaCrosse

MSRP

$33,300

$27,995

$31,990

$32,065

Engine

3.5L 6cyl

3.6L 6cyl

3.3L 6cyl

3.6L 6cyl

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

8-Speed Automatic

8-Speed Automatic

8-Speed Automatic

Horsepower

268 hp

292 hp

290 hp

310 hp

Torque

248 lb-ft

260 lb-ft

253 lb-ft

268 lb-ft

Though the power is adequate for a car of its segment, all other competitors have higher performance figures and feature an 8-speed automatic transmission. The Buick LaCrosse has the most powerful engine producing 310 hp of engine power and 268lb.-ft. of torque.

2017 Toyota Avalon Acceleration

The Toyota Avalon’s V6 engine is potent and its acceleration timings are evidence of it. The Avalon is capable of powering to 60 MPH from a standstill in 6.4 seconds and can complete a quarter-mile run in 14.8 seconds. The major advantage of the Toyota Avalon is its comparatively lower emission rates at 7.4 Tons/year of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year.

Models

Toyota Avalon XLE

Dodge Charger

Kia Cadenza

Buick LaCrosse

0-60 MPH

6.4 sec

4.6 sec

6.5 sec

5.8 sec

Quarter mile

14.8 sec

11.4 sec

14.8 sec

14.6 sec

Engine

3.5L

3.6L

3.3L

3.6L

Emission

(Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year)

7.4

7.6

7.6

7.7

However, when compared with competitors the Avalon seems to fall short. Though it is faster than the Kia Cadenza that takes 6.5 seconds to reach the 60MPH mark, it is slower than the Buick LaCrosse’s 5.8 seconds. The Dodge Charger is both the fastest and quickest car in the segment and takes 4.6 and 11.4 seconds to the 60 MPH and quarter-mile mark respectively.

2017 Toyota Avalon Ride and Handling

The Toyota Avalon has been thoughtfully curated to fit into the category of a vehicle that can be used for the daily commute. Its huge size may be difficult to maneuver in the city and parking in sub-compact zones can be a tedious task but its light steering eases handling and makes up for its size. The interiors on the Avalon have an abundance of luxury and its hi-tech safety features enhance ride quality manifold.

2017 Toyota Avalon Braking

The Avalon is equipped with a 4-wheel disc brake that makes the braking decent and easy. The brake is neither too soft nor too confident in usage and seams in perfectly with the overall structure and body type. The Avalon features front and rear brakes of 11.7 and 11.1 inches respectively. In the deceleration test from 60-0 MPH, the Avalon covers a total distance of 126ft before coming to rest.

Model

Toyota Avalon XLE

Dodge Charger

Kia Cadenza

Buick LaCrosse

Brake Front (in.)

11.7

12.6

12.6

12.6

Brake Rear (in.)

11.1

12.6

11.8

11.1

Curb Weight (lbs.)

3505

3934

3633

3840

60-0 MPH (ft.)

126

111

120

123

All other cars, the Dodge, the Kia, and the Buick have better braking capabilities and larger sets of brakes. It is again the Dodge’s Charger that outshines its competitors with a halting distance of 111ft followed closely by the Cadenza and the LaCrosse at 120 and 123ft respectively.

Fuel Economy
8.7/10


In a segment that features full-size sedans, fuel efficiency assumes utmost importance. The Toyota Avalon strikes a favorable impression with the most economical figures in the segment. The Avalon is capable of averaging 21 MPG in the city and 30 MPG on highways and has a combined mileage of 24 MPG.

Model

Toyota Avalon XLE

Dodge Charger

Kia Cadenza

Buick LaCrosse

MPG (city)

21

19

20

21

MPG (highway)

30

30

28

31

MPG (combined)

24

23

23

23

In comparison, all competitors have a similarly combined mileage of 23 MPG. The LaCrosse is the most efficient on highways covering 31 miles per gallon of fuel.

Interior
9.0/10


The Toyota Avalon is roomy and has a total passenger volume of 103 cubic feet. It is capable of seating 5 passengers which is also the segment standard.

The Avalon has a total of 38.5/58.2/42.1 inches of head, shoulder, and legroom available at the front while at the rear these measure at 37.9/57/39.2 inches respectively.

Model

Toyota Avalon XLE

Dodge Charger

Kia Cadenza

Buick LaCrosse

Passenger capacity

5

5

5

5

Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)

38.5/58.2/42.1

38.6/59.5/41.8

40.2/58.3/45.5

38.4/57.7/42.0

Second

(Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)

37.9/57.0/39.2

36.6/57.9/40.1

37.9/56.5/37.2

38.4/56.6/38.0

Passenger volume (cu-ft)

103.6

104.7

107.8

100

In the segment, the Kia Cadenza has the highest amount of passenger volume on offer at 107.8 cubic feet while the LaCrosse has the lowest at 100 cubic feet. All cars have a similar amount of space available for the rear seat passengers but at the front, the Kia Cadenza remains marginally ahead of its competitors. Some notable features include:

  • Keyless Start
  • Adjustable Steering Wheel
  • Steering Wheel Controls
  • Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
  • Trip Computer
  • Intermittent Wipers

2017 Toyota Avalon Infotainment System

The infotainment system in the Toyota Avalon consists of a 7-inch screen that sits centrally between the chrome, carbon, and wood that surrounds the entire dash. The Avalon uses Toyota’s trademark Toyota Entune system and promises to be intuitive and responsive. The menu placement is quite logical but the absence of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto might dishearten some. Other features include:

  • 11-speaker JBL audio system
  • Bluetooth Audio
  • Voice Command
  • USB Ports
  • Real-Time Weather
  • Real-Time Traffic

2017 Toyota Avalon Cargo Capacity

The Toyota Avalon is not only roomy on the inside but has a decent cargo capacity as well. The Avalon has an enormous 16 cubic feet of cargo space at its disposal and is competent enough to handle 5 suitcases making it practical and spacious.

Model

Toyota Avalon XLE

Dodge Charger

Kia Cadenza

Buick LaCrosse

Cargo Volume (ft.3)

16.0

16.1

16.0

15.0

Though it's commodious, the competition does it a little better. The cargo space on the Dodge Charger is slightly better at 16.1 cubic feet. The Kia Cadenza comes with an identical cargo space but the LaCrosse is a little shorter at 15 cubic feet.

Exterior
7.2/10


The Toyota Avalon’s revised exterior design looks plusher and aesthetically pleasing. The front grille adds character to the design and in its stance, the Avalon looks domineering.

The new Toyota Avalon is the lightest car in the segment and weighs 3505 lbs. It is 195.3-in in length and 72.2-in in width. The Avalon stands at a height of 57.5 inches and a ground clearance of 5.5 inches that helps it endure tricky pavements. It has the shortest wheelbase as compared to any car in the segment at 111.0 inches.

Model

Toyota Avalon XLE

Dodge Charger

Kia Cadenza

Buick LaCrosse

Curb weight (lbs.)

3505

3934

3633

3840

Length(in)

195.3

198.4

195.7

197.5

Width(in)

72.2

75.0

73.6

73.5

Height(in)

57.5

58.2

57.9

57.5

Ground clearance (in)

5.5

4.9

N/A

NA

Wheelbase (in)

111.0

120.2

112.4

114.4

Track width (in) F/R

62.6/62.2

63.4/63.8

63.3/63.6

62.9/63.1

Though all cars in the segment are similar in dimensions, the Dodge Charger has the largest proportions than the other cars in comparison and also is the heaviest car at 3934 lbs.

Safety
9.3/10


Toyota’s commitment to passenger safety is evident in the way the Avalon has been loaded. It comes equipped with Active Safety features which were earlier reserved for the higher end models in Toyota’s lineup. The Avalon is highly rated by IIHS and NHTSA and promises to be dependable.

The new set of active safety features include forward-collision warning, automatic pre-collision braking, adaptive cruise control, a lane departure warning and intervention system, and automatic high-beam headlight control. Other safety features include:

  • Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with Track Mode
  • Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)
  • Advanced Airbag System
  • Three-point seatbelts
  • Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
  • Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor 
  • LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children)
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)

Competition
7.0/10


Kia Cadenza Vs Toyota Avalon

Priced at $31,990, the Kia Cadenza features a 3.3L 6-cylinder engine that produces 290hp of power and 23lb.-ft of torque. The Cadenza and Avalon are similar in dimensions and fair equally in the acceleration tests. But the Cadenza boasts of better braking statistics and leads the pack in terms of passenger volume with 107 cubic feet. It supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, something that the Avalon misses out on. On the flip side, it is the Avalon that has better driving dynamics and handling and is more fuel-efficient.

Buick LaCrosse Vs Toyota Avalon

The Buick LaCrosse gets its power from a 3.6L 6-cylinder engine that produces 310hp of power and 293lb.-ft. of torque and possesses the most powerful engine in the segment. It overshadows the Avalon with its better acceleration, braking capabilities, and its 8-speed automatic transmission makes driving fun.

However, it lags behind Avalon with its lesser passenger volume and cargo volume at 100 and 15 cubic feet respectively as compared to Avalon’s 103.6 and 16.0 cubic feet. The Avalon also performs marginally better when it comes to fuel efficiency with a combined mileage of 24 MPG.

Dodge Charger Vs Toyota Avalon

The Dodge Charger is one of the strongest cars in the class. With more power and incredible drivability, the Dodge charges on the competition with ferocity. It is a more muscular car where the Avalon brings comfort and drivability to the table. The competitive edge that the new Dodge Charger has over all other cars in the segment is its lower price and larger dimensions.

Final Verdict


The 2017 Toyota Avalon is the embodiment of comfortable driving and predictability. Toyota didn’t alter its winning recipe and focused on moreover presentation. The Avalon’s cabin is a better place to be in than any of the competitors. But its $33000 price tag might vex some buyers.