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2020 Toyota Avalon XLE hybrid Sedan
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2020 Toyota Avalon XLE hybrid Sedan

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

$25,994
Est. $352/mo
$2,054 Below market
RMV: $28,048
Earlier Price: $25,994 (21 Oct 2024)
Mileage 57,973 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
18 Days in market
WHITE
Sedan
I4
Automatic
Zeigler Honda of Racine
Mount Pleasant, WI
3.0
(Based 3819 Review)
(262) 82*****
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2021 Toyota Avalon XLE hybrid Sedan
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2021 Toyota Avalon XLE hybrid Sedan

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

$24,774
Est. $336/mo
$1,721 Below market
RMV: $26,495
Price Drop, $1,214
Earlier Price: $25,988 (22 Oct 2024)
Mileage 61,531 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
108 Days in market
WHITE
Sedan
I4
Automatic
Killeen Certified
Killeen, TX
3.0
(Based 1392 Review)
(254) 21*****
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2021 Toyota Avalon XLE
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2021 Toyota Avalon XLE

XLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)

$26,337
Est. $357/mo
$1,168 Below market
RMV: $27,505
Price Rise, $3,338
Earlier Price: $22,999 (17 Oct 2024)
Mileage 60,320 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
43 Days in market
SILVER
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Garber Chevrolet Subaru
Webster, NY
4.0
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2019 Toyota Avalon Limited hybrid Sedan

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

$23,187
Est. $314/mo
$1,941 Below market
RMV: $25,128
Price Drop, $2,271
Earlier Price: $25,458 (30 Sep 2024)
Mileage 86,388 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
86 Days in market
WHITE
Sedan
I4
Automatic
Baierl Ford
Zelienople, PA
4.0
(Based 906 Review)
(724) 63*****
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2019 Toyota Avalon Limited hybrid Sedan

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

$29,700
Est. $403/mo
$2,919 Below market
RMV: $32,619
Price Drop, $600
Earlier Price: $30,300 (20 Oct 2024)
Mileage 22,871 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
27 Days in market
GRAY
Sedan
I4
Automatic
First Team Toyota
Chesapeake, VA
4.0
(Based 881 Review)
(855) 63*****
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2019 Toyota Avalon XLE hybrid Sedan

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

$17,995
Est. $244/mo
$2,997 Below market
RMV: $20,992
Mileage 126,026 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
19 Days in market
SILVER
Sedan
I4
Automatic
All Wheels Driven
Wellsboro, PA
(570) 72*****
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2019 Toyota Avalon XSE hybrid Sedan

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

$22,999
Est. $312/mo
$1,093 Below market
RMV: $24,092
Price Drop, $3,000
Earlier Price: $25,999 (14 Oct 2024)
Mileage 68,123 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
42 Days in market
Sedan
I4
Automatic
Williams Toyota of Elmira
Elmira, NY
3.0
(Based 361 Review)
(607) 79*****
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2019 Toyota Avalon XSE

XSE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)

$23,990
Est. $325/mo
$1,812 Below market
RMV: $25,802
Price Drop, $1,000
Earlier Price: $24,990 (18 Oct 2024)
Mileage 54,488 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
26 Days in market
BLACK
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Mazda of Wesley Chapel
Wesley Chapel, FL
3.0
(Based 690 Review)
(813) 82*****
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2019 Toyota Avalon Touring

Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)

$26,995
Est. $366/mo
$4,391 Below market
RMV: $31,386
Price Drop, $1,000
Earlier Price: $27,995 (1 Oct 2024)
Mileage 33,766 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
85 Days in market
SILVER
Sedan
V6
Automatic
McCann Auto Mart
Hot Springs Village, AR
4.0
(Based 56 Review)
(501) 98*****
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2019 Toyota Avalon XLE

XLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)

$20,995
Est. $285/mo
$3,289 Below market
RMV: $24,284
Price Drop, $1,000
Earlier Price: $21,995 (20 Oct 2024)
Mileage 44,977 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
77 Days in market
BLACK
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Eagle Kia of Riverhead
Riverhead, NY
(888) 47*****
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2019 Toyota Avalon Touring

Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)

$26,958
Est. $366/mo
$1,431 Below market
RMV: $28,389
Earlier Price: $26,958 (11 Oct 2024)
Mileage 57,933 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
52 Days in market
BLACK
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Quality Toyota
Fergus Falls, MN
3.0
(Based 347 Review)
(218) 99*****
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2019 Toyota Avalon XSE

XSE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)

$21,700
Est. $294/mo
$2,338 Below market
RMV: $24,038
Price Drop, $700
Earlier Price: $22,400 (22 Oct 2024)
Mileage 93,088 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
42 Days in market
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Herrin Gear INFINITI
Jackson, MS
5.0
(Based 430 Review)
(601) 35*****
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2021 Toyota Avalon Limited hybrid Sedan

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

$31,985
Est. $434/mo
$1,225 Below market
RMV: $33,210
Mileage 37,873 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
BLACK
Sedan
I4
Automatic
Vaden Nissan of Hinesville
Hinesville, GA
4.0
(Based 908 Review)
(912) 37*****
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2021 Toyota Avalon Limited hybrid Sedan

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

$31,384
Est. $426/mo
$877 Below market
RMV: $32,261
Price Drop, $869
Earlier Price: $32,253 (19 Oct 2024)
Mileage 44,985 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
19 Days in market
WHITE
Sedan
I4
Automatic
Toyota of Montgomery
Montgomery, AL
3.0
(Based 768 Review)
(334) 27*****
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Certified Pre-Owned
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Certified 2021 Toyota Avalon Limited

Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)

$30,991
Est. $420/mo
$2,191 Below market
RMV: $33,182
Mileage 40,262 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
24 Days in market
BLUE
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Cavender Toyota
San Antonio, TX
4.0
(Based 11096 Review)
(210) 68*****
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2020 Toyota Avalon Limited hybrid Sedan

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

$27,959
Est. $379/mo
$1,175 Below market
RMV: $29,134
Price Drop, $2,036
Earlier Price: $29,995 (28 Aug 2024)
Mileage 58,302 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
69 Days in market
Sedan
I4
Automatic
Miller Auto Team
Vestal, NY
3.0
(Based 219 Review)
(607) 79*****
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2020 Toyota Avalon Limited hybrid Sedan

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

$25,995
Est. $352/mo
$1,108 Below market
RMV: $27,103
Price Drop, $2,000
Earlier Price: $27,995 (12 Sep 2024)
Mileage 82,535 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
90 Days in market
BLUE
Sedan
I4
Automatic
712 Auto Sales
Albuquerque, NM
4.0
(Based 154 Review)
(505) 40*****
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2020 Toyota Avalon Limited hybrid Sedan

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

$32,967
Est. $447/mo
$1,083 Below market
RMV: $34,050
Mileage 24,749 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
11 Days in market
GRAY
Sedan
I4
Automatic
Hertrich Toyota of Milford
Milford, DE
(302) 42*****
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2020 Toyota Avalon Limited hybrid Sedan

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

$25,998
Est. $352/mo
$1,854 Below market
RMV: $27,852
Price Drop, $1,261
Earlier Price: $27,259 (18 Oct 2024)
Mileage 68,968 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
32 Days in market
WHITE
Sedan
I4
Automatic
Vernon Ford
Vernon, TX
5.0
(Based 111 Review)
(866) 94*****
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2020 Toyota Avalon Limited hybrid Sedan

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

$29,990
Est. $407/mo
$1,158 Below market
RMV: $31,148
Price Drop, $900
Earlier Price: $30,890 (18 Oct 2024)
Mileage 49,190 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
19 Days in market
BLACK
Sedan
I4
Automatic
Toyota on Edens
Northbrook, IL
2.0
(Based 591 Review)
(847) 27*****
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Certified Pre-Owned
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Certified 2020 Toyota Avalon Limited hybrid Sedan

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

$23,999
Est. $325/mo
$1,736 Below market
RMV: $25,735
Price Drop, $1,000
Earlier Price: $24,999 (15 Oct 2024)
Mileage 92,195 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
38 Days in market
RED
Sedan
I4
Automatic
Stivers Ford of Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
3.0
(Based 1749 Review)
(205) 94*****
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2021 Toyota Avalon Limited hybrid Sedan

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

$32,999
Est. $448/mo
$1,078 Below market
RMV: $34,077
Earlier Price: $32,999 (18 Oct 2024)
Mileage 14,080 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 1 Owner
14 Days in market
GRAY
Sedan
I4
Automatic
Pinnacle Nissan
Scottsdale, AZ
3.0
(Based 3027 Review)
(480) 33*****
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2021 Toyota Avalon Limited hybrid Sedan

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

$29,500
Est. $400/mo
$1,694 Below market
RMV: $31,194
Price Drop, $1,107
Earlier Price: $30,607 (17 Oct 2024)
Mileage 35,607 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 1 Owner
59 Days in market
BLUE
Sedan
I4
Automatic
Gettel Kia of Bradenton
Bradenton, FL
3.0
(Based 1845 Review)
(941) 41*****
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2021 Toyota Avalon XSE hybrid Sedan

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

$29,735
Est. $403/mo
$427 Below market
RMV: $30,162
Mileage 51,247 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
28 Days in market
RED
Sedan
I4
Automatic
Sand Mountain Toyota
Albertville, AL
4.0
(Based 2842 Review)
(256) 87*****
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About 2020 Toyota Avalon


3.8

Overall Rating

The 2020 Toyota Avalon competes with the likes of the Nissan Maxima, Chrysler 300 and the BMW 3 Series sedan.

For 2020, Toyota is carrying forward with little changes over the previous year's model, owing to the positive feedback Toyota received for the same. That means the prices for the 2020 Avalon remain similar to the 2019 version and that is good news for prospective buyers. Talking of specs, you do get the same 3.5L Naturally Aspirated V6 Motor under the hood of the Avalon, which is good for 310 horses and 267 lbs.-ft. of torque. Equipment-wise, you get a long list of driver aids as standard in the Avalon and all the other bells and whistles, that you would expect from a car at this price. 

As far as the rivals go, the 2020 Toyota Avalon competes with the likes of the Nissan Maxima, Chrysler 300 and the BMW 3 Series sedan. Speaking of trims, you have 4- XLE, XSE, Limited and Touring on offer and prices start from $35,650 and go over $42,350 for the top of the line Touring trim.

 

With the XSE trim, consumers will have the best blend of features and cost-effectiveness from the Avalon range. You get premium features like powered and heated mirrors, 19” Alloys, auto-dimming rear-view mirrors as standard with the Avalon and a decently loaded 9” touchscreen infotainment system.

Certified Pre-Owned
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Certified 2021 Toyota Avalon XSE hybrid Sedan

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

$29,985
Est. $407/mo
$10 Below market
RMV: $29,995
Price Drop, $2,000
Earlier Price: $31,985 (16 Oct 2024)
Mileage 41,533 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
59 Days in market
GRAY
Sedan
I4
Automatic
Lithia Toyota of Springfield
Springfield, OR
3.0
(Based 2824 Review)
(541) 22*****
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2021 Toyota Avalon XSE hybrid Sedan

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

$25,799
Est. $350/mo
$2,392 Below market
RMV: $28,191
Price Drop, $1,200
Earlier Price: $26,999 (8 Oct 2024)
Mileage 92,559 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
77 Days in market
WHITE
Sedan
I4
Automatic
Rick McGill's Airport Toyota
Alcoa, TN
(865) 97*****
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2021 Toyota Avalon XSE Nightshade

XSE Nightshade 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)

$26,807
Est. $363/mo
$2,052 Below market
RMV: $28,859
Price Drop, $1,546
Earlier Price: $28,353 (8 Aug 2024)
Mileage 67,180 mi.
Home Delivery
4 Owner
101 Days in market
BLACK
Sedan
V6
Automatic
Granbury Nissan
Granbury, TX
3.0
(Based 1326 Review)
(817) 77*****
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2020 Toyota Avalon XLE hybrid Sedan

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

$25,694
Est. $348/mo
$1,319 Below market
RMV: $27,013
Price Drop, $109
Earlier Price: $25,803 (24 Oct 2024)
Mileage 62,627 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
34 Days in market
Sedan
I4
Automatic
Jeff Wyler Toyota of Clarksville
Clarksville, IN
4.0
(Based 4918 Review)
(812) 28*****
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Certified Pre-Owned
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Certified 2021 Toyota Avalon Limited

Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)

$28,321
Est. $384/mo
$1,838 Below market
RMV: $30,159
Price Drop, $629
Earlier Price: $28,950 (4 Oct 2024)
Mileage 71,049 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
75 Days in market
GRAY
Sedan
I4
Automatic
Blackstone Toyota
Fresno, CA
4.0
(Based 1245 Review)
(559) 43*****
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2021 Toyota Avalon Limited

Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)

$32,998
Est. $448/mo
$1,544 Below market
RMV: $34,542
Price Drop, $900
Earlier Price: $33,898 (1 Oct 2024)
Mileage 24,054 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
107 Days in market
BLACK
Sedan
I4
Automatic
Eddy's Toyota of Wichita
Wichita, KS
4.0
(Based 5446 Review)
(316) 65*****
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2020 Toyota Avalon Review


The 2020 Toyota Avalon competes with the likes of the Nissan Maxima, Chrysler 300 and the BMW 3 Series sedan.

For 2020, Toyota is carrying forward with little changes over the previous year's model, owing to the positive feedback Toyota received for the same. That means the prices for the 2020 Avalon remain similar to the 2019 version and that is good news for prospective buyers. Talking of specs, you do get the same 3.5L Naturally Aspirated V6 Motor under the hood of the Avalon, which is good for 310 horses and 267 lbs.-ft. of torque. Equipment-wise, you get a long list of driver aids as standard in the Avalon and all the other bells and whistles, that you would expect from a car at this price. 

As far as the rivals go, the 2020 Toyota Avalon competes with the likes of the Nissan Maxima, Chrysler 300 and the BMW 3 Series sedan. Speaking of trims, you have 4- XLE, XSE, Limited and Touring on offer and prices start from $35,650 and go over $42,350 for the top of the line Touring trim.

 

Pricing and Features
8.0/10


The new Avalon comes in 3 trims, the entry-level XLE, XSE, Limited and the top of the line Touring trim with the prices ranging from $35,800 to $42,500. All trims are powered by a 3.5 liter V6 that comes paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The 4 trims- XLE, XSE, and Limited, come with 3 driving modes while there is an extra Sport S+ mode in the Touring trim.

Model

XLE

XSE

Limited

Touring

MSRP (FWD)

$ 35,875

$ 38,375

$ 42,175

$ 42,575

Key Features

Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers

Adds/Upgrades from “XLE”

Adds/Upgrades from “XSE”

Adds/upgrades from “Limited”

 

LED reflector headlights and LED Daytime Running Lights with auto on/off feature

LED reflector headlights with smoked chrome bezels and on/off feature and LED Daytime Running Lights with auto on/off feature

LED headlights with smoked chrome bezels and on/off feature and LED Daytime Running Lights with auto on/off feature and laser-ablation design with dynamic auxiliary turn signals

Heated tilt/telescopic premium leather steering wheel with memory function, Multi-Information Display, paddle shifters, audio, Bluetooth hands-free phone and voice-command controls

 

Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators

Piano-black heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators

Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, memory features and driver's-side auto-dimming feature

Piano-black heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, memory features and driver's-side auto-dimming feature

 

Dual zone automatic climate control with air filter and rear-seat vents

Power Tilt/Slide Moonroof with Sliding Sunshade

10” Color HUD with Customizable Settings

Active Noise Control

 

17-in. silver-painted alloy wheels

19-in. black-painted machined-finish alloy wheels

18-in. super-chrome alloy wheels

19-in. black-painted machined-finish alloy wheels

 

9” Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple Car Play and Amazon Alexa

Frameless auto-dimming rearview mirror and HomeLink universal transceiver

1200W JBL 14 Speaker Audio System with Sub-Woofer with Dynamic Navigation

SofTex trimmed seats with perforation and Ultrasuede heated and ventilated front seats with 8-way adjustable front Passenger Seats

Which trim do we recommend?

With the XSE trim, consumers will have the best blend of features and cost-effectiveness from the Avalon range. You get premium features like powered and heated mirrors, 19” alloys, auto-dimming rear-view mirrors as standard with the Avalon and a decently loaded 9” touchscreen infotainment system.

Engine and Performance
7.5/10


All trims of the 2020 Avalon are powered by the 3.5 liter V6, which produces a class-leading 301 hp and maximum torque of 267 lbs.-ft. at 4700 rpm. The engine is quite silent and fuel-efficient and performs the way it is supposed to be. It has good refinement levels and the engine feels at home while doing city speeds. Toyota has decided to go with an 8-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive for all trims.

The gear shifts are fairly smooth and the transmission will not give you room for any excuse. The engine feels eager to overtake out on the Motorway and the 8-speed automatic is quick enough to respond to the Driver’s demands.

Models

Toyota Avalon XLE

Nissan Maxima SV*

Chrysler 300 S*

BMW 330i*

MRSP

$ 35,800

$ 36,060

$ 36, 395

$41,245

Engine

3.5 L Naturally Aspirated V6

3.5 L Naturally Aspirated V6

3.6L Naturally Aspirated V6

2.0L Turbocharged Inline-4

Drivetrain FWD FWD RWD RWD

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

CVT

8-Speed Automatic

8-Speed Automatic

Power (hp @ rpm)

301@6,600

300@6,400

300 @6,350

255@5,000

Torque (lb-ft @ rpm)

267@47,00

261@4,400

264@4,800

295@1,550

Speaking of rivals, the Avalon is the most powerful of the lot and beats both the Maxima and the Chrysler by the power of a single pony. The Bimmer is the least powerful of the lot here but makes up with the best torque figures here.

How fast is it?

Apart from the new sporty look, the new Toyota Avalon also comes with a more powerful engine than the 2018 version that results in faster acceleration. It has a 0-60 mph timing of 6 seconds, which is pretty impressive for a family sedan. That means, overtaking other cars in the city won't be a headache and you can zip past the traffic lights in no time at all.

Out on the motorways, you have enough grunt to reach 3 digit figures and you can easily maintain cruising speeds with no hassles. There is enough power to overtake other cars on the motorway or in the city. However, if spirited driving is what you're after, the Avalon may not exactly suit the bill that well.

Models

Toyota Avalon XLE

Nissan Maxima SV*

Chrysler 300 S*

BMW 330i*

0-60 MPH (sec)

6

5.7

5.3

5.8

Quarter Mile (sec)

14.6

14.3

13.8

14.7

Top Speed (MPH) 130 145 155 131

Engine

3.5 L Naturally Aspirated V6

3.5 L Naturally Aspirated V6

3.6L Naturally Aspirated V6

2.0L Turbocharged Inline-4

Emission (Tons/Year of CO2 Emissions @ 15kMi/Year)

6.7

7.4

7.6

N/A

Despite having the most powerful engine of the lot, the Avalon is slowest in terms of acceleration figures, albeit by a very small margin. All the other sedans here manage to do the 60MPH runs in under 6 seconds, with the Chrysler doing the quarter-mile in under 14 seconds.

How well does it stop?

The Avalon is a confident performer as far as braking goes. The pedals offer decent feel and feedback on the operation and don’t feel squishy or spongy at an occasion. The Avalon manages to remain stable under heavy braking but showcases noticeable nosedive.

Models

Toyota Avalon XLE

Nissan Maxima SV*

Chrysler 300 S*

BMW 330i*

Brake Rotors Front (in)

12

12.6

12.6

12.3

Brake Rotors Rear (in)

11.1

12.1

12.6

11.4

Curb Weight (lbs)

3560

3564

4013

3411

60-0 MPH (ft)

115

120

109

113

The Chrysler again surprises with its braking performance as it’s the quickest to stop from 60MPH. The Bimmer stays true to its dynamics by being the next best here, followed by Toyota and the Nissan respectively.

How well does it handle?

The 2020 Avalon is an absolute joy to ride, courtesy of the New TNGA architecture that Toyota has employed in the Avalon. The steering is extremely responsive and taking sharp turns are easy. It also feels fairly grippy, thanks to its improved aerodynamics and the new rear spoiler which adds to its sportier look. The brakes are also very responsive and make you feel safe. The suspension absorbs the worst that the road has to throw at the Avalon with authority. The road noise is well contained and you do feel that the sedan remains plated and composed, even at high speeds.

The Eco mode is specifically built for fuel efficiency that maintains a good balance between power and performance. If you are taking your Avalon on a long drive, switch to the Sports mode and you will instantly feel the extra power. There’s also the Sport S+ mode that’s exclusive to the Touring trim enhances the engine performance to max while also adjusting the suspension to match the engine’s performance. The effortless transmission of the 8-speed automatic gearbox along with the new suspension system only adds to the experience.

Fuel Economy
8.0/10


With the rising fuel costs and rapidly depleting resources, customers are now focused on MPG figures more than ever before. Thankfully, the 2020 Toyota Avalon, doesn’t disappoint in this respect as it manages to return a healthy 26MPG overall, courtesy of a lightweight chassis and an efficient motor. Out on the highway, the Avalon manages an amazing 32MPG and on the city, you can expect around 22 MPG. The 14.5-gallon fuel tank, however, reduces the overall driving range when compared to the Avalon’s rivals.

Models

Toyota Avalon XLE

Nissan Maxima SV*

Chrysler 300 S*

BMW 330i*

MPG (City)

22

20

19

26

MPG (Highway)

32

30

30

36

MPG (Combined)

26

24

23

30

Fuel Capacity (Gallons)

14.5

18

18.5

15.6

Range (City/Hwy/Combined) (mi)

319/464/377

360/540/432

352/555/425

406/562/468

The Bimmer manages to score big on the MPG front as it manages to make good use of its Turbocharged motor. It offers the best MPG figures in this comparison and is followed by the Toyota, Nissan and the Chrysler respectively.

Interior
7.5/10


Toyota has made quite a few changes with the interiors as well. The all-black interiors look premium. There is also the optional dual-tone interiors comprising of black and brown, which looks equally good. The dashboard is minimal and uninterpreted.

The infotainment console dominates the central part of the cabin. It is raised and closer to the eye level so that the driver can easily look at the console if needed without completely taking his eyes off the road. Infotainment and driving controls are also mounted on the steering wheel for the convenience of the driver.

Models

Toyota Avalon XLE

Nissan Maxima SV*

Chrysler 300 S*

BMW 330i*

Seating Capacity

5

5

5

5

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

37.4/57.8/42.1

39.4/56.7/45.0

38.6/59.5/41.8

38.7/56.0/42.0

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

37.5/57.1/40.3

36.7/56.7/34.2

37.9/57.7/40.1

37.6/56.0/35.2

There is also no shortage of storing options. Apart from the standard glove box, there is another additional space underneath the driver's hand rest. The Avalon can easily fit in five passengers. The cabin is very spacious with ample head and leg space. Seats are perforated which accounts for good ventilation. Heating only makes the seats more comfortable for long rides during the winter.

What creature comforts are on offer?

Toyota's don't usually disappoint in terms of the features they offer in their vehicles. Talking about the Avalon, you surely won't be disappointed with the kind of features that you'd find in it. Here goes a list of a few notable features on offer on the inside

  • Dual Zone Auto AC with Air Filters
  • 8 Way Front Power adjust seats with 2-way power lumbar support
  • Leather-Trimmed Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
  • 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seats
  • Heated Tilt/Telescopic Leather Wrapped Multi-Function Steering Wheel with memory Function
  • Ambient Lighting
  • 4 Door Auto Up/Down Power Windows
  • Frameless Auto-Dimming RVM with HomeLink

What's there to keep you entertained?

In terms of the Infotainment, Toyota is bundling all that you would want from a sedan of this category. The Infotainment system itself feels slick enough and responsive to touch inputs. However, it may get laggy at some points but that's not a big thing to worry about. Sunlight legibility is good as well and reading data and information from the massive touchscreen, won't be much of an issue.

One gripe that we have with the Avalon, is the lack of Android Auto connectivity, considering the considerable size of the audience that owns Android-powered devices. The other notable features on offer include

  • Qi Charging Wireless Charging Pad
  • Integrated Backup Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
  • 7” TFT MID with Customizable Settings
  • 10” Customizable HUD
  • 9” Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple Car Play, Amazon Alexa connectivity, and Dynamic Navigation
  • 1200W JBL 14 Speaker Audio System with Sub-woofers
  • SiriusXM/HD Radio with Bluetooth and USB 2.0 Connectivity

How much cargo can it store?

The Avalon makes good use of its size and manages to offer a good 16.1 cu.ft. of storage capacity in the trunk. Inside the cabin, you have a decent amount of cubby holes that can contain a lot of your stuff, including phones, keys or even watches or any other nifty stuff. The 60/40 split-folding seats, manage to increase the cargo capacity of the Avalon by a decent margin as well.

Model

Toyota Avalon XLE

Nissan Maxima SV*

Chrysler 300 S*

BMW 330i*

Cargo Capacity (ft3)

16.1

14.3

16.3

17

Comparing the Avalon to its rivals and you'll find that the massive proportions of the Toyota, give it a heads-up in the cargo space department. Surprisingly, the Bimmer offers a similar amount of storage space on offer as the Avalon. The Maxima, contrary to its name, offers the least amount of space in the cargo area but rewards with a spacious interior for passengers.

Exterior
6.5/10


The bold new front grille, which comes in chrome parallel lines or black interweaved patterns along with the large faux air intakes are the ones that define the look of the new Avalon. Redesigned bumpers and spoilers make it more aerodynamic.

The new Avalon is longer and wider than the 2018 version and looks quite large than it actually is. The dimension and weight are on par with the other cars in the segment.

Model

Toyota Avalon XLE

Nissan Maxima SV*

Chrysler 300 S*

BMW 330i*

Curb Weight (lbs)

3560

3552

4013

3582

Length (in)

195.9

192.8

198.6

185.7

Width (in)

72.8

73.2

75

71.9

Height (in)

56.5

56.5

58.5

56.8

Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

5.3

5.3

5.7

Wheelbase (in)

113

115

120.2

103

What are the Exterior highlights?

The 2020 addition has quite a few additions that distinguish it from its predecessor and they are quite impressive.

  • LED reflector headlights
  • LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) with auto on/off feature.
  • LED taillights.
  • Front chrome grille surrounds with dark gray insert.
  • Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind-spot warning indicators.
  • Aerodynamic front tangential venting.
  • Power tilt/slide moonroof with sliding sunshade.
  • Painted alloy wheels.
  • Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers.
  • Acoustic noise-reducing windshield and driver and front passenger side windows.
  • High Solar Energy-Absorbing (HSEA) glass.
  • Dual exhaust with quad chrome tips.

Safety
8.0/10


Toyota takes the safety of its cars very seriously and comes loaded with lots of active as well as passive safety features. The safety features are not trim specific and come standard across all trims.

  • Cross-traffic alert (rear)
  • Ten airbags
  • Lane departure warning activates the steering
  • 3-point seat belts for all seating positions
  • LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) includes lower anchors on outboard rear seats
  • Child-protector rear door locks and power window lockout control
  • Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column
  • Front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones
  • Tire Pressure Monitor
  • Collision warning system activates at low speed
  • Electronic traction control
  • Electronic brake distribution
  • Head-up display
  • Surround-view camera
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Rear cross-traffic braking

The 2020 Avalon Hybrid received a five-out-of-five overall crash test rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave it the highest rating of Good in all crash tests and named it a Top Safety Pick.

Competition
8.0/10


Toyota Avalon vs. Chrysler 300

Both the Avalon and the Chrysler 300 are stalwarts in the Sedan segment for a lot of reasons. With similar pricing, both of these cars have different customer bases. If you like a heavy car with raw power and speed, the Chrysler 300 is the car for you. But if you are one of those folks who like a balanced family car with great fuel efficiency and great safety, Toyota Avalon is the car for you. The Avalon feels a bit sturdier as well and it is sure to command a better resale value than the Chrysler.

Toyota Avalon vs. Nissan Maxima

It's very hard to differentiate between Avalon and Maxima. Both of these Japanese sedans offer great value for money. They are quite spacious with excellent fuel efficiency. They also offer excellent ride quality and perfectly suited for everyday commutation. However, Nissan recommends unleaded premium fuel for the maxima while you can fill up the Avalon with regular unleaded fuel. It ultimately boils down to your personal preference and both of these cars are quite remarkable.

Toyota Avalon vs. BMW 330i

The BMW 330i ranks among one of the Best Driving Cars in the World and has been a benchmark in the segment, in terms of driving manners. The Bimmer is impeccably built, offers plenty of features on the inside and comes with the legendary BMW badge on the front. The Avalon may feel a tad bit inferior in terms of driving feel but you can’t rule it out entirely. The Avalon offers mostly everything, that the Bimmer has to offer at a far lower asking price. It has a superb build as well and will be a much more reliable machine to own in the long term when compared to the Bimmer as well.

 

Final Verdict


Despite amassing big sales numbers with their cars globally, the Avalon has been able to make a mark on the minds of people, here in the US. The 2020 Avalon, still manages to capture the imagination of the masses with its superb styling, efficient and powerful motor, comfortable ride quality and Toyota build.  The cabin is very spacious which can comfortably seat 5 passengers. The 2020 Avalon, checks a lot of boxes as far as meeting the demands of the buyer of a sedan of this segment goes and hence is a no-nonsense buy. Sure, the Avalon may not drive as well as the BMW 330i but Toyota has addressed that issue as well, with the introduction of the all-new 2020 Avalon TRD, which is the first time the Avalon name gets the TRD treatment.