2021 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro 2021 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro The Toyota 4Runner is a legendary outlier in the automotive world. While most vehicles follow a standard depreciation curve, the 4Runner, especially the V8 models and TRD Pro editions, often defies logic. Used 4Runners remain in high demand due to their bulletproof 4.0L V6 and 4.7L V8 engines, which are known to easily surpass 300,000 miles. If there is such a thing as a safe automotive investment, the Toyota 4Runner is it. The 4Runner market is robust because it appeals to three distinct groups: families who need a rugged tow vehicle, off-road enthusiasts, and collectors hunting for the rare V8 or TRD Pro trims. The TRD Pro Premium A TRD Pro trade-in is basically a blank check. The Limited Color Factor: TRD Pros were released in exclusive colors each year (like Voodoo Blue or Lunar Rock). If you are trading in a rare-color Pro in "Excellent" condition, you are likely looking at a value that exceeds almost any other SUV on the market for its age. Dealers often buy these as anchor vehicles to attract foot traffic to their used lots. The V8 Renaissance: 4th Generation (2006–2009) Owners of the 2006–2009 models are sitting on a goldmine. The 4.7L V8: Because Toyota stopped offering a V8 in the 4Runner after 2009, these vehicles have seen their depreciation stop entirely. A 2008 V8 Limited with "Excellent" maintenance records is worth nearly as much as it was five years ago. If you have the V8, make sure the timing belt service is documented, as this is the primary question an appraiser will ask. Market Tip: The Frame Check The 4Runner's biggest enemy isn't mileage; it's rust. The Underside Appraisal: Appraisers carry flashlights specifically to look at the rear frame rails of 4Runners. If your vehicle has lived in a salt state and shows heavy surface rust or scale, your car will immediately drop to the "Worse" (Fair) condition tier, regardless of how clean the interior is. If you have had the frame professionally undercoated or Woolwaxed, show the dealer the receipts-it can protect thousands in trade-in value. 2018 Toyota 4Runner Limited 2018 Toyota 4Runner Limited 5th Generation (2010–2024) The most successful generation. 2014+ models feature the refreshed exterior. TRD Pro models (2015+) carry the highest resale retention of any SUV in America. 2027 Chrysler Pacifica: All The Details Year Trim Worse (Fair) Average (Good) Better (Excellent) 2024 SR5 / Trail $32,100 $35,500 $38,800 Limited / TRD Off-Road $37,400 $41,200 $44,900 TRD Pro $48,500 $53,400 $58,200 2023 SR5 / Trail $29,200 $32,100 $34,900 Limited / TRD Off-Road $33,500 $37,400 $40,800 TRD Pro $44,100 $48,600 $52,900 2021 SR5 / Trail $24,100 $26,800 $29,500 Limited / TRD Off-Road $27,800 $31,200 $34,400 TRD Pro $38,200 $42,500 $46,800 2019 SR5 / SR5 Premium $19,500 $22,400 $25,100 Limited / TRD Off-Road $23,400 $26,500 $29,600 TRD Pro $32,100 $35,800 $39,400 2017 SR5 / SR5 Premium $16,800 $19,200 $21,600 TRD Off-Road / Pro $22,100 $25,100 $28,400 2015 SR5 / Trail $13,200 $15,800 $18,400 Limited / TRD Pro $18,100 $21,200 $24,500 2014 SR5 / Trail $11,500 $13,900 $16,500 Limited $15,200 $18,100 $20,900 2010–2013 SR5 / Trail $8,800 $11,100 $13,400 Limited $11,200 $13,600 $15,900 toyota 4runner trade in value 4th Generation (2006–2009) The V8 era. This generation is currently seeing a value resurgence because it was the last time the 4Runner was offered with the legendary 4.7L V8 engine. Year Trim Worse (Fair) Average (Good) Better (Excellent) 2009 SR5 / Sport / Ltd $6,400 $8,500 $10,800 2008 SR5 / Sport / Ltd $5,500 $7,400 $9,600 2007 SR5 / Sport / Ltd $4,800 $6,600 $8,400 2006 SR5 / Sport / Ltd $4,100 $5,800 $7,500 AutoGuide's Advice: The 4Runner is a lifestyle trade. Dealers know that 4Runner buyers are loyal. If you are trading a 4Runner for another Toyota, use that loyalty as leverage. Because these vehicles sell so fast on pre-owned lots, a dealer is often willing to pay $1,000 above book value just to keep a clean 4Runner from going to a competitor's lot. 2026 Hyundai Elantra N-Line: All the Details