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2018 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium
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Certified 2018 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

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

$20,984
Est. $284/mo
$3,812 Below market
RMV: $24,796
Price Drop, $216
Earlier Price: $21,200 (22 Nov 2024)
Mileage 34,698 mi.
Store Transfer
1 Accident, 1 Owner
33 Days in market
PURPLE
Sedan
V6
Automatic
DCH Toyota of Oxnard
Oxnard, CA
4.0
(Based 2024 Review)
(805) 28*****
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2018 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium
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2018 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

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

$19,991
Est. $271/mo
$2,245 Below market
RMV: $22,236
Price Drop, $800
Earlier Price: $20,791 (20 Nov 2024)
Mileage 63,908 mi.
Store Transfer
3 Accident, 1 Owner
51 Days in market
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Mercedes-Benz of Orland Park
Orland Park, IL
4.0
(Based 2272 Review)
(708) 46*****
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2018 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium hybrid Sedan
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2018 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium hybrid Sedan

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

$21,988
Est. $298/mo
$2,670 Below market
RMV: $24,658
Price Drop, $2,961
Earlier Price: $24,949 (24 Oct 2024)
Mileage 42,246 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
191 Days in market
BLACK
Sedan
I4
Automatic
Bob Johnson Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram - Watertown
Watertown, NY
4.0
(Based 356 Review)
(315) 78*****
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2018 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

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

$20,395
Est. $276/mo
$1,447 Below market
RMV: $21,842
Price Drop, $400
Earlier Price: $20,795 (25 Nov 2024)
Mileage 61,601 mi.
Store Transfer
2 Accident, 1 Owner
54 Days in market
WHITE
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Prestige Auto Brokers
Phoenix, AZ
4.0
(Based 181 Review)
(623) 40*****
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Certified Pre-Owned
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Certified 2018 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium hybrid Sedan

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

$18,993
Est. $257/mo
$1,752 Below market
RMV: $20,745
Price Drop, $1,000
Earlier Price: $19,993 (22 Nov 2024)
Mileage 81,746 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
15 Days in market
SILVER
Sedan
I4
Automatic
Joe Machens Capital City Ford
Jefferson City, MO
4.0
(Based 1767 Review)
(573) 63*****
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Certified Pre-Owned
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Certified 2018 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

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

$23,995
Est. $325/mo
$1,560 Below market
RMV: $25,555
Price Drop, $1,000
Earlier Price: $24,995 (22 Nov 2024)
Mileage 40,485 mi.
Store Transfer
1 Owner
48 Days in market
WHITE
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Al White Motors Inc.
Manchester, TN
4.0
(Based 367 Review)
(931) 72*****
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2018 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium hybrid Sedan

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

$23,999
Est. $325/mo
$1,518 Below market
RMV: $25,517
Earlier Price: $23,999 (4 Nov 2024)
Mileage 39,837 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
37 Days in market
SILVER
Sedan
I4
Automatic
AutoNation USA Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX
4.0
(Based 849 Review)
(361) 21*****
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2018 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

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

$24,495
Est. $332/mo
$836 Below market
RMV: $25,331
Mileage 18,612 mi.
Store Transfer
2 Owner
3 Days in market
SILVER
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Lehigh Valley Honda Hyundai
Emmaus, PA
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2018 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium hybrid Sedan

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

$19,986
Est. $271/mo
$1,055 Below market
RMV: $21,041
Mileage 79,985 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
10 Days in market
WHITE
Sedan
I4
Automatic
Mercedes-Benz of Oakland
Oakland, CA
3.0
(Based 389 Review)
(510) 83*****
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2018 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

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

$22,413
Est. $304/mo
$837 Below market
RMV: $23,250
Mileage 46,993 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
6 Days in market
GRAY
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Bernardi Toyota
Framingham, MA
4.0
(Based 3723 Review)
(508) 46*****
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2018 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

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

$15,749
Est. $213/mo
$690 Below market
RMV: $16,439
Price Drop, $245
Earlier Price: $15,994 (18 Nov 2024)
Mileage 122,663 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 3 Owner
155 Days in market
SILVER
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Motorcars of Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg, MD
4.0
(Based 75 Review)
(888) 66*****
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2018 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

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

$23,900
Est. $324/mo
$649 Below market
RMV: $24,549
Mileage 38,796 mi.
Store Transfer
1 Accident, 1 Owner
31 Days in market
GRAY
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Premier Motors
Hayward, CA
2.0
(Based 98 Review)
(510) 88*****
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2018 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

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

$23,998
Est. $325/mo
$724 Below market
RMV: $24,722
Mileage 41,085 mi.
Store Transfer
1 Owner
6 Days in market
BLUE
Sedan
V6
Automatic
CarMax Murrieta
Murrieta, CA
4.0
(Based 1888 Review)
(951) 38*****
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2018 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

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

$20,995
Est. $285/mo
$104 Below market
RMV: $21,099
Mileage 78,904 mi.
Store Transfer
1 Owner
7 Days in market
BROWN
Sedan
V6
Automatic
North Park Lexus of San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
4.0
(Based 2300 Review)
(210) 30*****
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2017 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

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

$17,495
Est. $237/mo
$526 Below market
RMV: $18,021
Mileage 105,180 mi.
Store Transfer
1 Accident, 2 Owner
162 Days in market
WHITE
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Rabeaux's Auto Sales
Lafayette, LA
4.0
(Based 66 Review)
(337) 99*****
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2018 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium hybrid Sedan

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

$15,988
Est. $217/mo
$573 Below market
RMV: $16,561
Mileage 117,232 mi.
Store Transfer
1 Owner
11 Days in market
WHITE
Sedan
I4
Automatic
Villages Subaru
Leesburg, FL
4.0
(Based 1004 Review)
(352) 43*****
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2018 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

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

$21,999
Est. $298/mo
$191 Above market
RMV: $21,808
Price Drop, $901
Earlier Price: $22,900 (8 Nov 2024)
Mileage 63,169 mi.
Store Transfer
2 Owner
413 Days in market
BLACK
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Brothers Auto Sales
Lexington, KY
4.0
(Based 148 Review)
(859) 29*****
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2018 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium hybrid Sedan

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

$18,950
Est. $257/mo
$104 Above market
RMV: $18,846
Price Rise, $50
Earlier Price: $18,900 (30 Oct 2024)
Mileage 97,208 mi.
Store Transfer
1 Accident, 2 Owner
73 Days in market
Sedan
I4
Automatic
National Auto Brokers
Waterbury, CT
3.0
(Based 116 Review)
(203) 57*****
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2018 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium hybrid Sedan

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

$26,911
Est. $365/mo
$187 Above market
RMV: $26,724
Mileage 24,442 mi.
Store Transfer
1 Owner
8 Days in market
GRAY
Sedan
I4
Automatic
Foothills Toyota
Burlington, WA
4.0
(Based 792 Review)
(360) 75*****
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Certified Pre-Owned
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Certified 2018 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium hybrid Sedan

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

$27,995
Est. $380/mo
$409 Below market
RMV: $28,404
Price Drop, $5
Earlier Price: $28,000 (15 Nov 2024)
Mileage 18,592 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
14 Days in market
BLUE
Sedan
I4
Automatic
Oxmoor Toyota
Louisville, KY
4.0
(Based 3110 Review)
(502) 56*****
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2018 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

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

$22,858
Est. $310/mo
$31 Above market
RMV: $22,827
Mileage 58,667 mi.
Store Transfer
2 Owner
16 Days in market
Sedan
V6
Automatic
West Herr Toyota of Rochester
Rochester, NY
4.0
(Based 1902 Review)
(585) 44*****
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2018 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

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

$22,999
Est. $312/mo
$773 Above market
RMV: $22,226
Price Drop, $500
Earlier Price: $23,499 (19 Nov 2024)
Mileage 61,929 mi.
Store Transfer
1 Owner
201 Days in market
GRAY
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Reds Auto & Truck
Longmont, CO
4.0
(Based 453 Review)
(303) 72*****
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2018 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium hybrid Sedan

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

$13,332
Est. $181/mo
$256 Below market
RMV: $13,588
Price Drop, $650
Earlier Price: $13,982 (27 Nov 2024)
Mileage 151,048 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Accident, 3 Owner
77 Days in market
SILVER
Sedan
I4
Automatic
AutoNation Chevrolet Amarillo
Amarillo, TX
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2018 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

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

$20,798
Est. $282/mo
$103 Above market
RMV: $20,695
Price Rise, $100
Earlier Price: $20,698 (23 Nov 2024)
Mileage 80,651 mi.
Store Transfer
1 Owner
76 Days in market
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Herb Chambers Lincoln of Westborough
MA,  0
4.0
(Based 34 Review)
(508) 466*****
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About 2018 Toyota Avalon


4.0

Overall Rating

This Toyota full-size sedan will pamper you in its supportive seats clad in supple leather. The cabin is superbly quiet and there is ample room in the back to just stretch out and relax. The Avalon is available in five trims and gets a 268 hp V6 engine mated to a 6-Speed Automatic Transmission. The 2018 Toyota Avalon starts at a price of $33,500 for the base XLE trim and tops out at $41,300 for the Limited trim. 

If you are looking for the ultimate long-distance comfort but do not want to spend your hard-earned money irresponsibly just for a posh badge, the new Toyota Avalon will delight you. It's Toyota's most premium sedan and offers the luxury of a Lexus without costing a bomb. In fact, the Avalon Hybrid delivers compact car-like fuel efficiency with all the luxury.

Behind the wheel, the outward visibility is great and the smooth but powerful V6 mated to an equally smooth 6-Speed Automatic makes for an effortless mile muncher. Although the Avalon inspires confidence through turns, it's never as entertaining as the Nissan Maxima or Dodge Charger. The Avalon was built to soothe you rather than excite you and it does its job brilliantly.

Although the base XLE trim has all the feature you will need and more, it lacks the sunroof. So, we will choose to spend $1,750 more for the sunroof and auto dimming rearview mirror equipped XLE plus ($35,250). If you care a lot for the environment (or want to save some fuel bills), the XLE Plus Hybrid ($37,500) is a great choice as well (at a cost of some performance though).

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2017 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

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

$17,995
Est. $244/mo
$13 Above market
RMV: $17,982
Price Drop, $1,000
Earlier Price: $18,995 (6 Nov 2024)
Mileage 96,866 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
70 Days in market
SILVER
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Good Wheels Quality Used Cars
Glassboro, NJ
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Certified Pre-Owned
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Certified 2018 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

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

$20,992
Est. $285/mo
$467 Above market
RMV: $20,525
Mileage 86,950 mi.
Store Transfer
2 Owner
9 Days in market
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Riser Ford Lincoln
Hot Springs National Park, AR
4.0
(Based 1441 Review)
(501) 52*****
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Certified Pre-Owned
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Certified 2018 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

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

$25,075
Est. $340/mo
$1,051 Above market
RMV: $24,024
Mileage 34,760 mi.
Store Transfer
1 Owner
12 Days in market
WHITE
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Colonial Toyota
Indiana, PA
4.0
(Based 435 Review)
(724) 34*****
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2017 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

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

$17,550
Est. $238/mo
No Price Analysis
Price Drop, $445
Earlier Price: $17,995 (22 Jun 2024)
Mileage 117,046 mi.
Store Transfer
1 Accident, 4 Owner
225 Days in market
BLACK
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Merced Quality Karz
Merced, CA
4.0
(Based 66 Review)
(209) 20*****
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2018 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

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

$21,344
Est. $289/mo
No Price Analysis
Price Drop, $444
Earlier Price: $21,788 (24 Nov 2024)
Mileage 77,406 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Accident, 3 Owner
42 Days in market
WHITE
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Boucher Chevrolet
Waukesha, WI
4.0
(Based 1231 Review)
(262) 54*****
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2018 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

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

$14,970
Est. $203/mo
No Price Analysis
Price Rise, $2,000
Earlier Price: $12,970 (4 Nov 2024)
Mileage 110,551 mi.
Store Transfer
2 Owner
55 Days in market
RED
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Logos Motors Inc
Lawrence, IN
4.0
(Based 121 Review)
(317) 41*****
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2018 Toyota Avalon Review


Pros

  • Soothing ride quality
  • Silky smooth powertrain
  • Reliability and Resale Value
  • Avalon Hybrid delivers impeccable fuel efficiency

Cons

  • No All-wheel Drive on offer
  • The Infotainment system is not very responsive

This Toyota full-size sedan will pamper you in its supportive seats clad in supple leather. The cabin is superbly quiet and there is ample room in the back to just stretch out and relax. The Avalon is available in five trims and gets a 268 hp V6 engine mated to a 6-Speed Automatic Transmission. The 2018 Toyota Avalon starts at a price of $33,500 for the base XLE trim and tops out at $41,300 for the Limited trim. 

Overview


If you are looking for the ultimate long-distance comfort but do not want to spend your hard-earned money irresponsibly just for a posh badge, the new Toyota Avalon will delight you. It's Toyota's most premium sedan and offers the luxury of a Lexus without costing a bomb. In fact, the Avalon Hybrid delivers compact car-like fuel efficiency with all the luxury.

Behind the wheel, the outward visibility is great and the smooth but powerful V6 mated to an equally smooth 6-Speed Automatic makes for an effortless mile muncher. Although the Avalon inspires confidence through turns, it's never as entertaining as the Nissan Maxima or Dodge Charger. The Avalon was built to soothe you rather than excite you and it does its job brilliantly.

Pricing and Features
9.0/10


There are a total of eight trim levels including three hybrid trims. All 5 non-hybrid trims get a 268 hp V6 mated to a 6-Speed Automatic while the Avalon Hybrid has an I4 engine with electric motors for a total system output of 200 hp. The base Avalon XLE starts at $33,500 and offers more than enough features to satisfy all your requirements.

Trims

XLE

XLE Plus

XLE Premium

Touring

Limited

MSRP

$33,500

$35,250

$36,700

$37,900

$41,300

Features

Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic steering wheel with paddle shifters

Adds to or replaces features offered on XLE:

Adds to or replaces features offered on XLE Plus:

Adds to or replaces features offered on XLE Premium:

Adds to or replaces features offered on Touring:

 

Leather-trimmed multi-stage heated front seats

Auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass, map light, and HomeLink universal transceiver

Entune Premium Audio with Integrated Navigation

Premium leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic steering wheel with paddle shifters

Premium perforated leather-trimmed multi-stage heated and ventilated front seats

 

8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with power lumbar support

Power Tilt/Slide Moonroof

integrated backup camera display

Black wood-grain-style interior trim

10-way power-adjustable driver's seat with power lumbar support and power cushion extension

 

4-way power-adjustable front passenger seat

 

Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging

18-inch wheels

8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat
 

Dual-zone automatic climate control with rear-seat vents

 

eBin storage with one 12V power outlet, auxiliary audio jack, and USB port

 

Power rear window sunshade

The Avalon Touring ($37,900) is the one to get if you want a hint of sportiness as it gets a sportier suspension and larger 18-inch wheels. The top-spec no- hybrid Toyota Avalon Limited is priced at $41,300. The Hybrid powertrain is available in three trims - the XLE Plus, the XLE Premium, and the XLE Limited.

Engine and Performance
8.5/10


All the non-hybrid Avalon gets the same powertrain, a 3.5L V6 engine developing 268 hp and 248 pounds-feet of torque mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The V6 can propel this full-size barge with gusto. Sadly, all-wheel drive is not on offer and the power is transferred to the front wheels as standard. The Avalon Hybrid gets a 2.5L I4 engine assisted by an electric motor.

The combined power is lower through - 200 hp. Hybrid gets a CVT instead of a traditional automatic.

Models

Toyota Avalon

Nissan Maxima

Dodge Charger

MSRP

$33,500

$33,270

$28,495

Engine

3.5-Liter V6 

3.5-liter V6 engine

3.6-Liter V6 

Transmission

6-speed automatic

CVT automatic

8-speed automatic

Power

268 hp @ 6200 rpm

300 hp @ 6,400 rpm

292 hp @ 6350 rpm

Torque

248 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm

261 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm

260 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm

Nissan gets a 3.5-liter V6 engine that gives us the maximum power output of 300-hp in the comparison. The Dodge Charger has an 8-speed automatic transmission, while the Avalon has a 6-speed automatic transmission, and also gives us a higher power output of 292-hp than the Avalon.

How quick is the 0-60 mph acceleration of the 2018 Toyota Avalon?

The 3.5L V6 Toyota Avalon can accelerate this full-size luxury barge from rest to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds. That's faster than the much more aggressive-looking Dodge Charger. With so much power on tap, overtaking even the faster freeway traffic is effortless.

A similar performance is seen on the quarter-mile acceleration where the Avalon takes 14.5-seconds.

Models

Toyota Avalon

Nissan Maxima

Dodge Charger

0-60 MPH

6.1 sec

5.8 sec

6.4 sec

Quarter mile

14.5 sec @ 89.9 mph

14.3 sec @ 97.7 mph

14.8 sec @ 94.9 mph

Top Speed (miles)

130

145

140

Emission Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.4

7.0

7.6

The 2018 Nissan Maxima is the quickest in acceleration with 0-60 mph in just 5.8 seconds. The Dodge Charger, even though more powerful than the Avalon, takes 0.3-sec more to reach the 60-mph mark. But the Charger has a greater top speed than the Toyota of 140-mph while the Avalon has a top speed of 130-mph. The Maxima has the highest top speed of 145-mph.

How is the ride and handling of the 2018 Toyota Avalon?

The suspension of the Avalon is supple enough to lull you to sleep on a long trip. It dismissed any kind of bump at any speed with aplomb. This combined with its rock-solid stability at freeway speeds and confidence-inspiring cornering characteristics makes the Avalon a perfect transcontinental cruiser. The Touring trim gets the sporty suspension and larger wheels for those who want a bit more "sport".The suspension is set up for a plush ride, but the Touring model's stiffer suspension won't compromise the luxury feel.

The Avalon aims to lower your pulse and every single component of the powertrain and chassis is engineered to deliver just that. The engine delivers power smoothly, the transmission shuffles the torque smoothly and the suspension absorbs the imperfection and keeps the car moving - smoothly. That said, the Avalon does inspire confidence even through high-speed corners.

How is the braking performance of the 2018 Toyota Avalon?

The Avalon gets 11.7-inch brake rotors up front and 11.7-inch rotors at the back. That's the smallest among the competitors compared here and it does compromise the braking of the Avalon. Even though Avalon is the lightest here, it takes longer to stop from 60 than the Charger. That said, it does offer a linear pedal response that helps to make smooth stops easy.

Model

Toyota Avalon

Nissan Maxima

Dodge Charger

Brake Front(in)

11.7

12.6

12.6

Brake Rear(in)

11.1

12.1

12.6

Curb Weight(lbs)

3461

3478

3934

60-0 MPH (ft.)

120

125

110

The Dodge Charger has the biggest brakes in comparison which performs extremely well and helps the vehicle to come to a standstill in just 110-feet. The NissanMaxima has a smaller rear brake as compared to the Charger. But it has bigger brakes than the Avalon, yet underperforms in this sector as compared to the Avalon. 

Fuel Economy
7.1/10


With such performance in such a large size sedan, even the non-hybrid Avalon is incredibly efficient delivering 21 mpg in city and 30 mpg on the highway for a combined rating of 24 mpg. The Impala delivers slightly better efficiency but with much lower performance. The large 17-gallon fuel tank gives it a cruising range of 560 miles - as we said, a proper transcontinental liner.

Model

Toyota Avalon

Nissan Maxima

Dodge Charger

MPG city

21

21

19

MPG highway

30

30

30

MPG combined

24

25

23

And then comes the Avalon hybrid. Everything in its powertrain is tuned for efficiency. The 2.5L I4 uses Atkinson-cycle and it's mated to a CVT transmission. The electric motor assists the combustion engine and harnesses the braking energy. All these wizardries mean this full-size sedan delivers compact car-like efficiency - 40 mpg in the city and 39 mpg on the highway.

Interior
8.5/10


The Avalon's interior can give any luxury car costing more than twice the money nightmares when it comes to pure comfort. The quality of the material is flawless, the fit and finish are perfect and the cabin is loaded with equipment - even is base trim. While the rear seats are as relaxing as a warm bath, even the driving environment is unhurried. The rear seats are sofa-like - wide and expansive with abundant leg-room. The seats are so plush, you sink in them. 

While standard dual-zone climate control is powerful and keeps the cabin climate pleasant under any condition, the Limited trim gets three-zone climate control. It's easy to find a perfect driving position with 8-way power-adjustable driver's seats and power lumbar support.

Once you find your perfect driving position, you notice a largely simple, and unhurried instrument cluster, a leather-clad steering wheel that's good to hold, and a wide dashboard covered in rich leather with high-quality stitching.

Model

Toyota Avalon

Nissan Maxima

Dodge Charger

Passenger capacity

5

5

5

Passenger Volume(ft cube)

103.6

98.6

104.7

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

38.5/58.2/42.1

39.4/56.7/45

38.6/59.5/41.8

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

37.9/57/39.2

36.7/55.7/34.2

36.6/57.9/40.1

You will also find outward visibility great. While even the base Avalon XLE gets standard heated seats that feel lovely, the Avalon Limited gets ventilated front seats. All these combined with its hushed cabin and long-range really helps it shrink vast distances. Even an airliner like an ambient light is on offer - those with frequent long-distance commuters will love it.

How much Cargo volume is available in the 2018 Toyota Avalon?

Complementing the Avalon’s large cabin and long distance capability is its spacious trunk. With 16 cubic feet of luggage capacity on offer, it can easily swallow all the occupants' luggage. However, the Avalon Hybrid's battery pack eats up 2-cubic feet of luggage space. As befits a big sedan, the Avalon features a sufficiently large trunk.

The rear seats don't fold down, but there is a central pass-through.

Model

Toyota Avalon

Nissan Maxima

Dodge Charger

Volume (ft cube)

16.0

14.3

16.1

The Nissan Maxima has the smallest cargo capacity of 14.3 cu-ft. The Dodge charger is almost equal in cargo volume as compared to the Avalon. 

How intuitive is the Infotainment System of the 2018 Toyota Avalon?

When it comes to infotainment, the Avalon does not have much to impress. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are missing. On top of that, you have to get an Avalon XLE Premium or higher to get Navigation while rivals like Maxima offer it as standard. That said, the top end Avalon Limited will delight Audiophiles with its gorgeous-sounding 11-speaker JBL audio system. Here is the list of key infotainment features of the 2018 Toyota Avalon:

  • 7-inch touchscreen display
  • Bluetooth Connectivity
  • Voice Control
  • USB Ports
  • 11-speaker JBL Audio system
  • Navigation

Exterior
6.9/10


The Avalon has a reserved understated styling - like a typical Toyota sedan. However, the length and width give it a considerable road presence. Carrying on Toyota's recent fascination, the Avalon gets large front grilles. However, it is not as loud and the long horizontal slats with chrome accent do give it a sense of width and add to the substance of the vehicle.

The Avalon now has a gently sloping roofline towards the rear that adds a hint of sportiness. However, the ingress and egress are still effortless and the long rear doors ensure getting out of those large rear sofa-seats will still be dignified when arriving at a board meeting. The Avalon weighs lowest among the competition at 3461 pounds - a massive 400 pound less than the Charger. Lengthwise, it's considerably shorter than the Impala and Charger. However, the Avalon's wheelbase is similar to the overall lengthier Impala - a hint of its interior roominess.

Model

Toyota Avalon

Nissan Maxima

Dodge Charger

Curb Weight(lbs)

3461

3478

3934

Length(in)

195.3

192.8

198.4

Width(in)

62.2

73.2

75

Height(in)

57.5

56.5

58.2

Ground Clearance(in)

5.5

5.3

4.9

Wheel Base(in)

111.0

109.3

120.2

Track Width(in) F/R

62.6/62.2

62.4/62.4

63.4/63.8

The Avalon gets 17-inch wheels in all but the Touring and Limited trims. Touring and Limited trims get the larger 18-inch wheels. While the Avalon Touring gets sporty dark painted wheels, the Avalon Limited gets luxury themed super-chrome wheels. Although 18-inch wheels do not compromise ride quality much, Toyota does offer optional 17-inch super-chrome alloys in Limited trim - attention to detail.

Safety
9.3/10


Toyota has always been careful about the structural strength of its vehicles and thus is able to handle high impact stresses in case of an accident. The NHTSA has rated the new Toyota Avalon with perfect 5-stars in their crash test. Along with that, the IIHS has awarded the Toyota Avalon as the Top Safety Pick in the large sedan segment for the year 2018. The Toyota offers Toyota Safety Sense as standard bundled with the following modern active safety and driver assistance systems:

  • Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
  • Traction Control (TRAC)
  • Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
  • Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
  • Brake Assist (BA) 
  • Smart Stop Technology (SST) 
  • Ten airbags - includes driver and front passenger
  • Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column
  • Front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones
  • Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) 
  • Anti-theft system with engine immobilizer

Competition
9.0/10


Toyota Avalon vs Nissan Maxima

While the Avalon is sedated and reserved in look, the Maxima will attract plenty of attention with its busy exterior. Also, the Nissan Maxima will be to your taste if you prefer athletic driving characteristics with its strong engine and tight dynamics. It combines all these with its comfort, efficiency, and great reliability.

However, the Avalon has a far better rear seat and will cocoon you and your passengers better.

Toyota Avalon vs Dodge Charger

The Dodge Charger is unlike any other full-size sedan. In fact, Avalon and Charger are poles apart. While Avalon gets sedate styling, FWD, and is calm and quiet, the Charger is rear-wheel-drive, has muscle car looks with loud colors, and offers a full array of rumbling and tire-smoking V8s. That said, Avalon easily beats the Charger when it comes to transporting you over long distances with minimal fatigue.

 

Final Verdict


The Toyota Avalon is a luxury car with an innocuous Toyota badge and styling. It has a clear objective - to provide luxury car level comfort, space, and features at a reasonable price. It succeeds in that objective with the excellent build quality, comfort, and smooth performance. However, there is one caveat - its infotainment is not at all modern. Also, while navigation is available, it's only offered on the higher XLE Platinum trim. And although the sloping roof is there and the Touring trim gets stiffened suspension, it's never an exciting car. So, if you are looking for more excitement and are willing to sacrifice rear-seat comfort, get the Maxima. Need even more excitement? Get the Charger and spec it with a V8.