Best Toyota 4Runner SR5 Year to Buy
There is no single best Toyota 4Runner SR5 year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 86 verified sales, the 2002 is the most affordable at $12,809. The 1987 trades most often (24 verified sales) and has held its value best, now worth 184% of its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 3 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 23, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 3 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Toyota 4Runner SR5 Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 4Runner SR5 | $12,809 | 48% | 12 | 16 |
| 2001 4Runner SR5 | $15,051No sale since May 2024 | 58% | 7 · too few to rank | 12 |
| 2000 4Runner SR5 | $14,580No comparable sale since Jun 2025 | 56% | 12 | 11 |
| 1998 4Runner SR5 | $13,402No sale since Feb 2026 | 57% | 8 · too few to rank | 2 |
| 1996 4Runner SR5 | $36,850 | 152% | 3 · too few to rank | 2 |
| 1995 4Runner SR5 | $11,081No sale since Jan 2026 | 60% | 5 · too few to rank | 8 |
| 1994 4Runner SR5 | $19,245 | 106% | 4 · too few to rank | 4 |
| 1993 4Runner SR5 | $13,980 | 81% | 5 · too few to rank | 5 |
| 1990 4Runner SR5 | $16,250 | 95% | 3 · too few to rank | 3 |
| 1987 4Runner SR5 | $20,729 | 184% | 24 | — |
| 1985 4Runner SR5 | $16,577No comparable sale since Dec 2022 | 143% | 3 · too few to rank | — |
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 year is appreciating?
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Best Toyota 4Runner SR5 Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Toyota 4Runner SR5 year to buy?
There is no single best Toyota 4Runner SR5 year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 86 verified sales, the 2002 is the most affordable at $12,809. The 1987 trades most often (24 verified sales) and has held its value best, now worth 184% 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 year is the cheapest?
The 2002 Toyota 4Runner SR5 is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $12,809. The most valuable is the 1987, at $20,729.
Which Toyota 4Runner SR5 year holds its value best?
The 1987 Toyota 4Runner SR5 is now worth 184% of its original MSRP of $11,248, 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 worth?
Depending on the model year, a Toyota 4Runner SR5 is worth from $12,809 to $20,729 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 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.