You have settled on a Toyota. Now you need to know which one to buy and what it should really cost, and most “best used Toyota” lists stop at the first half. They name the Camry and the RAV4, then leave you guessing at the price.
This guide covers both. Every price below is a real sold price from our own Minnesota auction, not a book value or an asking price. Shopping right now? See the used Toyotas up for auction in Minnesota and what they sold for.
The short answer: The best used Toyotas to buy are the Corolla, Camry, Prius, RAV4 and Tacoma. At the Remarket Space Minnesota auction, median sold prices were $1,000 for a Corolla (71 sold), $700 for a Camry (107), $750 for a Prius (94), $1,350 for a RAV4 (50) and $3,100 for a Tacoma (8, small sample). 91% were 2000 to 2012 models, and most had 150,000 to 250,000 miles.
Updated November 7, 2026. Sold prices from Remarket Space Minnesota auction records through November 6, 2026. Fuel economy checked against fueleconomy.gov, recall lookup against NHTSA and sales tax against Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services.
Key takeaways
- Cheapest reliable commuter: the Camry. 107 sold at our Minnesota auction with a median of $700, and the middle half went for $385 to $1,350.
- Best on gas: the Prius. A 2010 Prius is rated 50 mpg combined by the EPA, and 94 sold here at a median of $750.
- Best small SUV: the RAV4. It holds its value better than any Toyota car we sell, with a $1,350 median across 50 sales.
- Trucks cost the most: Tacoma ($3,100 median) and Tundra ($2,300) sell highest, but we have only 8 and 10 sales, so treat those as rough guides.
- Biggest bargains: the Highlander ($450 median, 34 sold) and Sienna ($500, 65 sold) sell for less than you might expect, mostly because they arrive with very high miles.
How we got these prices
Remarket Space runs a public online car auction in the Twin Cities area. We pulled every Toyota that sold at our Minnesota auction through November 6, 2026: 542 vehicles in all. Each price is the winning bid. The buyer’s premium, admin fee, tax and DMV fees are added on top, as shown on our buyer premium and fees page.
We show the median (the middle sale) and the middle half of sales, so one wrecked car or one perfect car does not skew the picture. When a model has fewer than 20 sales, we say so. These are mostly older, higher-mileage cars, which is exactly where a used Toyota earns its reputation.
What do used Toyotas actually sell for?
| Model | Sold in Minnesota | Median sold price | Middle half of sales | Average miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camry | 107 | $700 | $385 to $1,350 | 200,000 |
| Prius | 94 | $750 | $400 to $1,600 | 212,000 |
| Corolla | 71 | $1,000 | $350 to $1,795 | 168,000 |
| Sienna | 65 | $500 | $300 to $900 | 210,000 |
| RAV4 | 50 | $1,350 | $550 to $2,550 | 194,000 |
| Highlander | 34 | $450 | $335 to $1,250 | 223,000 |
| Avalon | 17 | $1,550 | $350 to $2,250 | 184,000 |
| Yaris | 17 | $700 | $450 to $1,600 | 168,000 |
| 4Runner | 11 | $1,400 | $350 to $1,850 | 214,000 |
| Tundra | 10 | $2,300 | $1,100 to $3,669 | 210,000 |
| Tacoma | 8 | $3,100 | $1,200 to $5,300 | 135,000 |
| Sequoia | 6 | $1,250 | $600 to $3,000 | 187,000 |
Newer cars do sell for more. A 2018 RAV4 with about 23,000 miles brought $14,600, and a 2010 Prius with about 76,000 miles brought $6,500. But 91% of the Toyotas that sold here were 2000 to 2012 models, so the medians above are what a budget buyer should plan around.
What is the best used Toyota sedan to buy?
Toyota Corolla. The simplest pick for a first car or a long commute. A 2010 Corolla with the 1.8-liter engine is rated 29 mpg combined. Corollas at our auction had the lowest average miles of the big sellers, about 168,000, which helps explain the $1,000 median. See what used Corollas sell for in Minnesota.
Toyota Camry. More room than a Corolla for less money at auction. A 2010 Camry with the 2.5-liter four-cylinder is rated 26 mpg combined. With 107 sales, it is the Toyota we have the most data on, and 67 of them sold under $1,000. See what used Camrys sell for in Minnesota.
Toyota Prius. The fuel saver. The 2010 Prius is rated 50 mpg combined. The tradeoff is the hybrid battery: on a high-mileage Prius, check the inspection notes and the dash for hybrid system warnings before you bid. See what used Priuses sell for in Minnesota.
Avalon and Yaris. The Avalon is the roomy, comfortable option ($1,550 median, 17 sold). The Yaris is the small, cheap one ($700 median, 17 sold). Both samples are small, so look at the individual sales on the Avalon and Yaris pages before you set a budget.
What is the best used Toyota SUV or minivan?
Toyota RAV4. Our pick for most people. It is small enough to park anywhere, and many have all-wheel drive for a Minnesota winter. A 2010 front-drive RAV4 with the four-cylinder is rated 24 mpg combined. See what used RAV4s sell for in Minnesota.
Toyota Highlander. The family SUV with a third row, and the best bargain on this list. Highlanders here averaged about 223,000 miles, so price in some repairs. A 2010 front-drive V6 Highlander is rated 20 mpg combined. See what used Highlanders sell for in Minnesota.
Toyota Sienna. If you need seats and cargo space more than ground clearance, a Sienna minivan is hard to beat at a $500 median. A 2010 Sienna is rated 19 mpg combined.
4Runner and Sequoia. Body-on-frame SUVs built for towing and rough roads. We have only 11 and 6 sales, so expect prices to swing with condition. Compare them with other picks in our guide to the best SUVs to bid on at auction.
What is the best used Toyota truck?
Toyota Tacoma. The midsize truck everyone wants, and it shows in the price. Our 8 Tacoma sales had a $3,100 median and the lowest average miles of any Toyota we sell, about 135,000. The top sale was a 2010 Tacoma at $8,600. See what used Tacomas sell for in Minnesota.
Toyota Tundra. The full-size option. Our 10 sales were all 2000 to 2007 models, with a $2,300 median. See what used Tundras sell for in Minnesota.
On any older truck in Minnesota, the frame is the first thing to check. Road salt eats frames and brake lines. For more on buying a pickup here, read our guide to used trucks in Minnesota and our list of pickup trucks worth bidding on.
Is a used Toyota with 200,000 miles worth buying?
It can be, if the price matches the miles. Of the Toyotas we sold in Minnesota with a recorded odometer, 64% had between 150,000 and 250,000 miles, and buyers kept bidding on them. At that mileage, condition and maintenance matter more than the number on the odometer. A Camry at $700 leaves room in your budget for tires, brakes and a fluid service.
Walk away from cars with an unknown or “not actual” odometer unless the price reflects it. Our guide to what counts as good mileage on a used car goes deeper, and if winter driving is your priority, see the best cheap cars for winter.
What to check before you bid on a used Toyota
- 1. The inspection report: every Remarket Space listing has an inspection by a Verified Remarket Space Inspector. Read every note, not just the photos.
- 2. The HD virtual test drive: listen for engine knocks and watch the shifts. Look at the dash for warning lights.
- 3. The free Carfax: check accident history, title brands and how many owners the car has had.
- 4. Open recalls: enter the 17-character VIN in the NHTSA recall lookup. It does not show recalls more than 15 years old, so ask about older ones.
- 5. Rust: rocker panels, wheel wells, brake lines and the frame on trucks and SUVs.
- 6. Your walk-away number: decide your maximum out-the-door total, then work back to your top bid.
For a printable version, use our free pre-bid inspection checklist or the full vehicle inspection checklist.
How much does a used Toyota cost after fees?
The sold prices above are winning bids. Here is what a Minnesota buyer without a dealer license pays on top, using the median Camry, RAV4 and Tacoma prices and our published fee table:
| Cost item | Camry at $700 | RAV4 at $1,350 | Tacoma at $3,100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winning bid | $700 | $1,350 | $3,100 |
| Buyer’s premium | $219 | $349 | $499 |
| Administrative fee | $125 | $159 | $189 |
| Minnesota DMV fees | $119.50 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
| Total before sales tax | $1,163.50 | $1,977.50 | $3,907.50 |
Sales tax depends on the car. Minnesota’s standard rate is 6.875%. A passenger vehicle that is 10 or more model years old, bought for under $3,000, where similar vehicles average under $3,000, pays a flat $10 in-lieu tax instead. Many older Camrys and Corollas qualify. Every listing shows your out-the-door total, so you never need to do this math by hand. For how auction fees work in general, read our car auction buyer’s premium guide.
Is a used Toyota better than a Honda or Ford?
That depends on the car in front of you more than the badge. At auction, an older Toyota, Honda or Ford with a clean inspection and a fair price beats any badge with problems. If you are open to other makes, our guide to the best car brands to buy used and our list of reliable used cars you can find at auction compare the options.
Why buy a used Toyota through Remarket Space?
Remarket Space is open to the public. You do not need a dealer license, and an account is free. Every listing comes with an inspection report, a free Carfax and an HD virtual test drive, and it shows your out-the-door total before you bid. You can bid online from anywhere in the Twin Cities area or use Buy Now to skip the auction.
Cars, SUVs, vans and pickups that started at the auction are covered by the 3-Day Major Mechanical Guarantee for undisclosed engine, automatic transmission, frame and flood problems reported within 72 hours of delivery. Read how it works, then see the cars up for auction now.
Frequently asked questions
For most buyers, the Corolla or Camry for a car and the RAV4 for an SUV. They are common, cheap to fix and sell often at auction. At our Minnesota auction, the median Camry sold for $700, the Corolla for $1,000 and the RAV4 for $1,350.
Across 107 Camrys sold at the Remarket Space Minnesota auction through November 6, 2026, the median winning bid was $700. The middle half sold for $385 to $1,350. Most were 2000 to 2012 models with about 200,000 miles.
Across 71 Corollas sold at our Minnesota auction through November 6, 2026, the median winning bid was $1,000, and the middle half sold for $350 to $1,795. Corollas averaged about 168,000 miles, lower than most other Toyotas we sell.
The RAV4 is the best all-round pick: small, efficient and often all-wheel drive. The Highlander is the better family choice with a third row, and it often sells cheaper at auction because it arrives with more miles. The 4Runner suits towing and rough roads.
It can be if the price reflects the miles and the inspection is clean. 64% of the Toyotas sold at our Minnesota auction had 150,000 to 250,000 miles. Check the inspection report, rust, warning lights and open recalls, and keep money aside for maintenance.
No. Remarket Space is open to the public and an account is free. You can bid in the live auction or use Buy Now, then pay by credit or debit card within 48 hours of winning.
Sources
- Remarket Space: Toyota sold prices in Minnesota
- Remarket Space: Buyer premium and fees
- U.S. Department of Energy and EPA: fueleconomy.gov ratings for 2010 Toyota models
- NHTSA: Check for recalls by VIN
- Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services: Vehicle sales tax
General information, not legal or tax advice. Sold prices, fees and tax rules change, so check the listing and Minnesota DVS before you buy.
