Best Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD Year to Buy
There is no single best Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 195 verified sales, the 2002 is the most affordable at $13,086. The 2000 trades most often (36 verified sales). The 1997 has held its value best, now worth 94% of its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 7 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Oct 30, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 7 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 4Runner SR5 4WD | $16,902No comparable sale since Feb 2025 | 56% | 4 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 2006 4Runner SR5 4WD | $17,250No sale since Nov 2025 | 59% | 1 · too few to rank | — |
| 2005 4Runner SR5 4WD | $16,250No sale since Nov 2025 | 55% | 1 · too few to rank | — |
| 2004 4Runner SR5 4WD | $14,432No comparable sale since Apr 2026 | 53% | 4 · too few to rank | — |
| 2002 4Runner SR5 4WD | $13,086 | 45% | 27 | 2 |
| 2001 4Runner SR5 4WD | $20,173 | 71% | 18 | — |
| 2000 4Runner SR5 4WD | $16,518 | 59% | 36 | 1 |
| 1999 4Runner SR5 4WD | $18,387 | 67% | 36 | 3 |
| 1998 4Runner SR5 4WD | $21,862 | 82% | 27 | — |
| 1997 4Runner SR5 4WD | $24,328 | 94% | 23 | 1 |
| 1996 4Runner SR5 4WD | $23,557 | 90% | 15 | 1 |
| 1995 4Runner SR5 4WD | $16,068No sale since Sep 2024 | 72% | 2 · too few to rank | — |
| 1990 4Runner SR5 4WD | $14,500No comparable sale since Oct 2021 | 151% | 1 · too few to rank | 1 |
Value is DriveIndex's market value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
Which 4Runner SR5 4WD year is appreciating?
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Best Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD year to buy?
There is no single best Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 195 verified sales, the 2002 is the most affordable at $13,086. The 2000 trades most often (36 verified sales). The 1997 has held its value best, now worth 94% of its original MSRP. The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD year is the cheapest?
The 2002 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $13,086. The most valuable is the 1997, at $24,328.
Which Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD year holds its value best?
The 1997 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD is now worth 94% of its original MSRP of $25,898, the best of the years with enough verified sales to compare. That compares today's value with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation.
How much is a Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD worth?
Depending on the model year, a Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD is worth from $13,086 to $24,328 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.