1997 Toyota 4Runner Market Value & Price History
The 1997 Toyota 4Runner has a current market value of $15,855 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 9 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2020 between $13,250 and $15,555. Based on US sales through May 7, 2026. 2 have sold in the past 12 months, and 8 are listed for sale from $10,212 to $44,997.
Data: DriveIndex. 9 verified auction sales for the 1997 Toyota 4Runner, latest sale May 7, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 12, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
Recent 1997 Toyota 4Runner Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | $15,500 | 81,000 mi | Manual |
| Apr 17, 2026 | $18,000 | 45,000 mi | Manual |
| Feb 23, 2024 | $15,105 | — | Automatic |
| Jan 24, 2024 | $12,345 | 245,200 mi | Manual |
| Jan 10, 2024 | $13,250 | 212,800 mi | Manual |
| Jul 21, 2023 | $15,007 | 450,600 mi | Manual |
| May 13, 2022 | $12,400 | 207,600 mi | Manual |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $15,555 | 168,000 mi | Manual |
| Apr 9, 2020 | $24,000 | 57,000 mi | Manual |
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How much is a 1997 Toyota 4Runner worth?
A 1997 Toyota 4Runner is worth approximately $15,855 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 9 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through May 7, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $13,250 and $15,555; the full verified range is $12,345 to $24,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1997 Toyota 4Runner cost new?
The 1997 Toyota 4Runner carried an original MSRP of $22,198. Verified examples now trade around $15,855.
How much has the 1997 Toyota 4Runner depreciated?
The 1997 Toyota 4Runner is worth about 29% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $22,198, and verified examples now trade around $15,855. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1997 Toyota 4Runner sell per year?
2 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 9 1997 Toyota 4Runner sales in total.
Are 1997 Toyota 4Runner sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1997 Toyota 4Runner. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
Where can I buy a 1997 Toyota 4Runner?
DriveIndex lists 8 1997 Toyota 4Runner for sale, priced from $10,212 to $44,997 (last checked Oct 12, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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