Used Toyota Tacoma for Sale near Essex, ON

How much does the Toyota Tacoma cost in today's market?

Used Toyota Tacoma prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Toyota Tacoma's current nationwide average price is $45,771 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $44,386 CAD. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Toyota Tacoma a good car?

Yes — the Toyota Tacoma is a strong choice if you want a midsize truck with a durable character and broad appeal across generations. The all-generations owner rating is 4.53/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its reliability, rugged design, and off-road capability. They also frequently highlight its strong resale value and overall usefulness for both daily driving and work.

Expert reviews rate the 2024 and 2022 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs centre on cabin noise, a functional rather than plush interior, and some trims that prioritise capability over comfort. For shoppers who want toughness and long-term value, those are manageable compromises.

30.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota Tacoma models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Tacoma’s durability, strong resale value, and dependable character. Across the model years in the data, it is repeatedly described as a truck that lasts a long time and suits both work and recreation.

• Owners rate the Toyota Tacoma between 4.2 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is generally tied more to age, mileage, and how the truck was used than to the Tacoma’s core reputation.

What should I look for when buying a used Toyota Tacoma?

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 with Lane Tracing Assist, lane-departure alert with steering assist, oncoming vehicle collision avoidance assist, road-sign assist, emergency stop system, adaptive cruise control, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.
• Infotainment: 8-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: 11.9 L/100 km combined with the manual transmission and as low as 11.2 L/100 km combined with the automatic.

Which Toyota Tacoma trim should I buy?

The 2024 Toyota Tacoma offers these trims:

• Tacoma: The standard 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder i-FORCE setup with 278 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque, plus 4WD and an eight-speed automatic, makes this the core choice for buyers who want the new-generation Tacoma experience.
• TRD Sport: Sport-tuned shocks give this trim a more road-focused setup while keeping the Tacoma’s truck character intact.
• TRD Off Road: Monotube Bilstein shocks and 17-inch off-road alloys make this the best fit if you want the Tacoma’s trail-ready hardware.
• Premium packages: Heated and ventilated SofTex-trimmed seats, a 14-inch centre display, and the optional JBL sound system add the most comfort and tech.

What Toyota Tacoma do most buyers choose?

The Toyota Tacoma years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2025.

These higher-volume years tend to be the most popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, mileage, and price combination. They also tend to attract shoppers looking for newer features while still shopping the used market.

What is the Toyota Tacoma's resale value?

Most Tacoma model years are down year over year, which can work in your favour if you are shopping used. The biggest drops are concentrated in the older and newest model years, while several others show smaller declines that suggest steadier pricing.

The 2018, 2021, and 2023 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Toyota Tacoma safe?

• 2024: 8/10
• 2023: 7/10
• 2022: 9/10
• 2021: 7/10
• 2020: 8/10

Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 is standard on the 2024 Tacoma, along with Lane Tracing Assist, lane-departure alert with steering assist, oncoming vehicle collision avoidance assist, road-sign assist, emergency stop system, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.

For the safest used buy, the 2022 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Toyota Tacoma now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −13.65% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −8.54%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.9% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $53,851 CAD. The Toyota Tacoma offers a durable, rugged character that has made it a long-running favourite for buyers who want a capable daily driver with real truck utility.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest Tacoma uses a 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder with 278 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque, and the automatic is estimated as low as 11.2 L/100 km combined.
• Tech: Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, and Premium packages add a 14-inch centre display plus an optional JBL sound system with a removable portable speaker.
• Safety: Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 adds Lane Tracing Assist, lane-departure alert with steering assist, oncoming vehicle collision avoidance assist, road-sign assist, and an emergency stop system.
• Starting price: The 2024 Toyota Tacoma comes at a base MSRP of $46,950.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.