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2018 Toyota 4Runner Pricing

Edmunds Rating
3.5 / 5.0
Consumer Rating
(25)

What’s new

  • Part of the fifth 4Runner generation introduced for 2010
  • The 4Runner is essentially unchanged for 2018
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Pros

  • Serious off-road capability few other competitors can match
  • Variety of configurations to suit many buyers and price points
  • Versatile cargo area, especially with optional slide out

Cons

  • Tall step-in height makes for ungraceful entry and exit
  • Lacks many of the latest driver safety aids
  • Standard V6 is not particularly fuel-efficient
  • Choppy ride quality compared to more modern crossovers
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Features & Specs

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Safety

Our experts’ favorite 4Runner safety features:

Downhill Assist Control
Improves directional control during descent on steep or slippery surfaces.
Brake Assist
Applies increased brake pressure when it senses a panic-braking situation.
Smart Stop Technology
Reduces engine power when the brake and gas pedals are applied simultaneously.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

  • Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

    Overall4/5
    Driver4/5
    Passenger3/5

  • Side Crash Rating

    Overall5/5

  • Side Barrier Rating

    Overall5/5
    Driver5/5
    Passenger5/5

  • Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings

    Front Seat5/5
    Back Seat5/5

  • Rollover

    Rollover3/5
    Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
    Risk Of Rollover24.6%
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
  • Side Impact Test
    G
    Good
  • Roof Strength Test
    G
    Good
  • Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
    G
    Good
  • IIHS Small Overlap Front Test
    M
    Marginal
  • Moderate Overlap Front Test
    G
    Good

Top Consumer Reviews

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Consumer Rating

Dont think about it....just buy it
I am the type of consumer that over researches everything and then agonizes for weeks over what to do. Even after I purchase something I then end up researching even more to confirm that my decision was a good one. My lease was coming to an end of what I called my "rental car". That lease was a 2016 Malibu. No complaints about that car...I needed a cheap lease for two years and it did the job. I have had my eyes on trucks throughout the whole lease. So I have been researching mid-size and full size trucks along with some SUV's. If it is on the market, I test drove it. I fell in love with the stance and ride height of the Dodge Ram, of all things. However, I have absolutely no need for a pickup truck of that size. I have a family of 5 and we bring a bunch of stuff with us. I want it weather protected. The crossover three rows are practical but none of them gave me the feeling that Ram gave me. Out of curiosity, I went to look at Tundras. I knew they were out of my price range and again, I didn't need a truck. That is when I stumbled upon the 4Runners. I have always liked these SUV's but never drove one. Grabbed a salesman and off we went. Then all the stars aligned! This was it! That feeling of the stance of a Dodge Ram, way more spacious than a Tacoma or Canyon, the reliability of a Toyota, room for family, a closed rear that can haul everything protected, and that super hard to resist rear window!!!! Me being me, I had to sleep on this and do more research. So the endless Youtubing began. There is no competition for this vehicle unless you go super high end off road or Wrangler. After a bad Mopar experience I will never go Wrangler....plus to get one with 4 doors and a hard top you are getting up there in price. When you youtube 4runners all you see for the most part is 4x4 off roading with lots of mods. This is cool and all but not something that was selling me. I live in Florida. I am not going up any hills, it does not snow and, even if I had a 4x4, I certainly wouldn't push a brand new 40k vehicle to its limits. Fact is 2x4 or 4x4 drive the same on the road, have the same stance and height and the 2x4 version gets 1mpg better gas. Not to mention the less stuff to break argument. So..... I purchased myself a 2018 SR5 Premium (fake leather, navigation and sunroof for premium). The truck had 18 miles on it and it was the perfect color combo that I wanted. The premium/non-premium was a last minute decision. The cloth feels great compared to the "softex" fake leather. However, I have kids. Kids spill stuff. So, I got the softex. On with the review..... I. love. this. truck! We took a road trip to Miami a day after I bought it. The wife and all three kids were super comfortable and loved riding up higher than usual. I dont know what it is but there is just something nice about the way this rides compared to a crossover. It feels like a tank...but like a really comfortable tank! One thing that I thought would bother me ended up not at all.... that is the dated technology. I had Carplay on my Malibu and was dissapointed this didn' come with. Let me tell you that I much prefer not having it. Here is the thing about carplay.... You have to be hardwired in and it completely takes over everything. All of the sudden the Apple Music station comes on every time you end a call or end a trip. It gets confused managing bluetooth and usb at the same time. The technology on carplay isnt worked out yet. Thats the beauty of the 4runners tech..... it is simple and has been boiled down to stuff that works. Bluetooth when you want it and only when you want it! A CD Player!!!!!! HD Radio! Knobs! BIG enormous knobs! The touch screen is small and old school but it processes instantly. No waiting for the latest and greatest of apps to load. I even like the lack of auto climate control...especially dual zone... I could never get any of my vehicles to dial in just right automatically. The big bonus of all this is that the lack of tech means there is so much that WILL NOT BREAK! And for Florida winters....open up all the windows including the sunroof and rear window and you basically have a open air vehicle. Such and amazing driving experience on the highway. Around town I love this thing even more. You tower over cars without have a super wide or long vehicle. You can see everything. The extent of my off roading will be dirt roads, grass or gravel. I took it down one dirt road and it felt great. I play on keeping this truck for a long time and hopefully the honeymoon never ends with this vehicle. It just feels amazing to drive and solidly built. Don't let the old technology prevent you from owning one of these. Half that stuff you will not use past the show room. And it will be buggy and it will break. 2 wheel drive or 4 wheel drive, depending on your needs, this truck is magic.
LOVE MY 2018 4Runner TRD PRO
I've seen so many mixed reviews on this vehicle, so it was hard for me to finally bite the bullet and order the vehicle sight unseen or before test driving it. Four grueling months later it finally arrives and.........WOW....just WOW!! This truck is awesome, words just can't explain it. I love the simplicity of this vehicle. The big knobs and actual buttons to push is a breath of fresh air. I came from a 2013 Ford Edge Sport that had all the bells & whistles you could want, but most of the time it was a headache. I found myself not even utilizing half the stuff it was able to do. So believe me when I say, I love the simplicity of this truck. A lot of people complain about the 4 runners 6.1 inch screen being to small, but I say it's more than sufficient, and that's me coming from a 8 inch screen in my Edge. The screens picture clarity and response to touch is so much better than what I had in my Ford, which was sooooo slowwwww. The visibility out of this thing is great, love the huge back window. A lot of people bit*h about the headlights, but I think there great. Yeah....their not HIDs or LEDs, who cares. What I care about is the amount of light they put out and that I can see at night. The fog lights put out so much light and they reach way into the ditch so I can look out for deer. The ride is very plush & smooth and the seats are so comfortable & durable, love the soft-tex material. My Edge had 22's so I felt every little bump. The 4 runners back seat is very comfortable too, plus the back seats recline for even more comfort. Not a lot of wind/road noise in the cabin, which surprised me because of the all terrain tires and/or sheer size of the truck. I actually had more wind/road noise in my Edge. I even love the sound the doors make when you close them. It's a very soft, muffled sound if that makes any sense. It's the little thinks like that, that make me love this vehicle so much more than any other vehicle I have owned, which is six by the way. I love the sliding rear cargo deck, I've already used it several times. It really comes in handy and the hidden storage compartment is pretty cool too. This is my first Toyota and I'm definitely looking forward to the Toyota reliability. With that said, I do miss 1 thing that my Edge had that my 4 runner does not. And that is the keyless entry. I miss being able to just grab the door and have it unlock automatically. It will take me sometime to get use to pulling keys out of my purse again. Overall I love this vehicle, best quality vehicle I've ever driven hands down. You have to love it for what it is.....a truck.....and a good truck at that. :)
2018 4Runner Still Great After All These Years
I recently went SUV shopping for my wife and I, and she really surprised me. I had done some pre=shopping on my own as her work schedule isn't really car shopping friendly and had previewed many of the new crop of crossover cute utes (CRV, Rava4, Mazda CX-5) thinking that was what she's like. Car like handling, AWD and good gas mileage. What's not to like, so after we look at and test drive the above we are at the Toyota dealer and she's just not feeling any of the vehicles we've driven and says to the salesman and I , "I want something more substantial, tougher" and points to a 4Runner. So we take it for a ride and she loves it. Well, I guess after almost 32 years of marriage she can still surprise me occasionally. So we make a deal, and the dealer doesn't have one on the lot with the equipment we want (TRD Off Roar Premium) and they make a trade and get one from another dealer that is in transit from the port in NYC and have it shipped to them. We've had the truck for about three weeks now and have about 2000 mixed miles on it. The truck rides great on bumps, tracks and handles well even in a torrential downpour on the highway, has great visibility day or night. With the TRD Off Road options including terrain assist and electronic locking rear differential I know is going to make it awesome in the snow this winter, but I will provide an update to this review once I've substantiated that assumption. Now there are a few cons, it catches the wind a little bit going down the highway, and the fuel economy would be better with a 6 or 8 speed transmission, but overall Toyota has done an amazing job of tuning a body on frame SUV to ride and handle far better than it really should, have added a bunch of nice near luxury features such as Bluetooth phone integration, airbags galore, crawl control (look it up, it's pretty cool), computer controlled integration of the stability control, ABS and traction control systems to provide ridiculously strong off road capabilities, LED taillights and projector beam headlights that work really well without diluting all the things that made the 4Runner a super reliable, rugged go almost anywhere truck. If you live in NYC (I grew up there) is the 4Runner the best choice for you, well maybe not the TRD Off Road or PRO versions, but if you live in rural Maine (which I do now) and need to get through Maine winters or want to go camping, or hiking or boating where others can't, then it gives up little while offering a lot. Check it out.
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Toyota 4Runner vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

You can have a reasonable amount of fun on dirt roads with even the affordable 4Runner TRD Off-Road. In contrast, you'll have to upgrade to the Grand Cherokee's Trailhawk trim if you plan to venture off the pavement. That said, the Grand Cherokee is more luxurious and comfortable on-road. You also get your choice of several V8s if the Grand Cherokee's standard V6 doesn't light your fire. We awarded the Grand Cherokee a rating of 3.5 in its most recent evaluation.

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Toyota 4Runner vs. Honda Pilot

The Toyota 4Runner is all about braving the wild frontier. The Honda Pilot is more at home picking up the kids from school or traveling cross-country in supreme comfort. For most SUV buyers, that means the Pilot is going to be a more logical choice. We rated the Pilot at four stars out of five among other large three-row crossovers.

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Toyota 4Runner vs. Toyota Highlander

The 4Runner trounces the Highlander in terms of off-road performance, but the Highlander has the edge in the realms of comfort and utility. The Highlander is also a newer vehicle, so its interior doesn't look quite as dated as the 4Runner's.

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2018 Toyota 4Runner for Sale

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Toyota 4Runner 2018 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A) Blizzard Pearl Black leather
New 2018Toyota 4RunnerLimited
MSRP:$45,663
Est.Loan: $792/mo
AutoNation Toyota Leesburg(10)
5.5 mi away
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$2,650 Below Market
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Sun/Moonroof,Leather Seats,Navigation System,SPECIAL COLOR - BLIZZARD PEARL,ALL-WEATHER FLOOR LINERS & CARGO TRAY,ROOF RACK CROSS BARS,DOOR EDGE GUARDS,Keyless Start,Bluetooth Connection,Rear Spoiler,Cooled Front Seat(s),50 STATE EMISSIONS,BLACK GRAPHITE; LEATHER SEAT TRIM,BLIZZARD PEARL,LIMITED PACKAGE,KEEP IT WILD SAVINGS

Toyota 4Runner 2018 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A) Midnight Black Metallic Black leather
New 2018Toyota 4RunnerLimited
MSRP:$46,102
Est.Loan: $801/mo
Koons Tysons Toyota(1)
14.8 mi away
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$2,823 Below Market
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Dealer Notes

This Toyota won't be on the lot long! This is a superior vehicle at an affordable price! It includes leather upholstery, a rear window wiper, heated and ventilated seats, and power seats. Under the hood you'll find a 6 cylinder engine with more than 270 horsepower, and for added security, dynamic Stability Control supplements the drivetrain. Four wheel drive allows you to go places you've only imagined. We pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service. Stop by our dealership or give us a call for more information.

Toyota 4Runner 2018 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A) Blizzard Pearl Redwood Leather leather
New 2018Toyota 4RunnerLimited
MSRP:$46,893
Est.Loan: $814/mo
Fitzgerald Toyota Gaithersburg(16)
16.8 mi away
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Is the Toyota 4Runner a good car?

The 2018 4Runner is one of the only midsize SUVs with serious off-road credentials. Indeed, models with the Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) are some of the most capable SUVs you can buy for when the pavement ends. You'll like that Toyota offers it in a variety of configurations to suit your needs and budget, too. On the downside, the 4Runner has a somewhat rough ride quality, and the standard V6 engine isn't particularly fuel-efficient. Many of the latest driver safety aids aren't available on the 4Runner either.

How can I get a Toyota 4Runner deal?

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Does the Toyota 4Runner have good MPG?

Just as there's only one engine available, the sole transmission for the 4Runner is a five-speed automatic. Rear-wheel-drive models earn an EPA rating of 18 mpg combined (17 city/21 highway), with the four-wheel-drive variants penalized 1 mpg on the highway rating. The overall rating is 2 mpg less than that of the 4WD Wrangler Unlimited with the eight-speed auto. It's also thirstier than comparable versions of the Jeep Grand Cherokee and other three-row SUVs, including the Toyota Highlander.

Does the Toyota 4Runner have good resale value?

If you're ready to buy, you're probably wondering about the Toyota 4Runner's resale value. How much will a 2018 Toyota 4Runner be worth in two or five years — or whenever you decide to sell? Check out the Edmunds True Cost to Own (TCO) calculator. It includes projected annual depreciation over the first five years of ownership based on Edmunds' robust market transaction data.

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