Best Toyota 4Runner Year to Buy
There is no single best Toyota 4Runner year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 84 verified sales, the 1999 is the most affordable at $13,321 and trades most often (27 verified sales). The 1986 has held its value best, now worth 146% of its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 3 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Oct 1, 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 Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 4Runner | $31,684 | 95% | 11 | 117 |
| 2002 4Runner | $12,500No comparable sale since Aug 2022 | 49% | 1 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 2001 4Runner | $20,125No sale since Dec 2022 | 80% | 2 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 2000 4Runner | $15,400No sale since Jan 2025 | 63% | 1 · too few to rank | 5 |
| 1999 4Runner | $13,321 | 54% | 27 | 15 |
| 1998 4Runner | $15,367No comparable sale since Nov 2022 | 66% | 3 · too few to rank | 2 |
| 1997 4Runner | $15,855 | 71% | 9 · too few to rank | 8 |
| 1993 4Runner | $22,500No sale since Sep 2018 | 130% | 1 · too few to rank | — |
| 1990 4Runner | $11,935No comparable sale since Jan 2023 | 84% | 2 · too few to rank | — |
| 1989 4Runner | $18,121No comparable sale since Sep 2025 | 145% | 8 · too few to rank | — |
| 1986 4Runner | $14,414 | 146% | 19 | 3 |
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 year is appreciating?
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Best Toyota 4Runner Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Toyota 4Runner year to buy?
There is no single best Toyota 4Runner year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 84 verified sales, the 1999 is the most affordable at $13,321 and trades most often (27 verified sales). The 1986 has held its value best, now worth 146% 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 year is the cheapest?
The 1999 Toyota 4Runner is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $13,321. The most valuable is the 2015, at $31,684.
Which Toyota 4Runner year holds its value best?
The 1986 Toyota 4Runner is now worth 146% of its original MSRP of $9,898, 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 worth?
Depending on the model year, a Toyota 4Runner is worth from $13,321 to $31,684 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 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.