2010 Toyota Avalon

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Rating7.9
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$27,945 - $35,285
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Smooth and Quiet Ride

Lack of AWD options

Now gets standard rear-passenger auto up/down windows.

Spacious and Comfortable

Not the best fuel economy

Strong Performance from the V6 motor

Quite expensive

Specs & Features

$27,945

price

268 hp @ 6200 rpm

horsepower

248 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.5L 6cyl FWD 6A

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

The 2010 Toyota Avalon Sedan makes for an excellent contender in the full-size sedan segment. With 3 trims on offer, the Toyota Avalon has a base MSRP of $27,945 with prices going all the way up to an MSRP of $35,285 competing directly with the Honda Accord, the Nissan Maxima, and the Hyundai Azera. Only a 3.5L V6 engine is offered, mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Together, they produce 268 horsepower and 248 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 6 seconds, the Toyota Avalon maintains a combined fuel economy of 35 MPG. Toyota offers the Avalon in 9 stunning colors, with black being a particular favorite of ours. Currently, with around 5,952 Toyota Avalon available for sale, this is a perfect time to browse for a 2010 Toyota Avalon Sedan.

Buying Advice

The 2010 Toyota Avalon is a great vehicle to add to your garage if you are looking for a comfortable, spacious, and fullsize sedan that has a lavish back seat experience, high-quality interiors, and also offers great cargo space which also makes it equally practical. Also at the end of the day, it's a Toyota which means that it is extremely reliable and has a great resale value too. A few downsides include that it is low on fuel economy, and power can be put down only via the front two wheels and the absence of AWD can be felt.

Trims

    XL
    $27,945 onwards
    • Engine: 3.5L 6cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 268 hp @ 6200 rpm hp
    • Torque: 248 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.2 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 23 mpg
    XLS
    $32,245 onwards
    • Engine: 3.5L 6cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 268 hp @ 6200 rpm hp
    • Torque: 248 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.4 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 23 mpg
    Limited
    $35,285 onwards
    • Engine: 3.5L 6cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 268 hp @ 6200 rpm hp
    • Torque: 248 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.4 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 23 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$27,945- $35,285

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.93

Horsepower

268 hp @ 6200 rpm

Torque

248 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm

Capacity

5

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$74,550- $78,400

Gasoline

8.72

350 hp @ 6800 rpm

325 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

5

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$177,600- $202,500

Gasoline

8.8

552 hp @ 6100 rpm

479 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

5

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$82,000- $137,000

Gasoline

8.62

400 hp @ 5500 rpm

450 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.36

227 hp @ 5700 rpm

237 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.54

275 hp @ 6000 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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Gasoline

6.59

211 hp @ 5800 rpm

216 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$27,260- $44,865

Gasoline

8.8

178 hp @ 5500 rpm

190 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$25,170- $37,770

Gasoline

8.4

263 hp @ 6250 rpm

249 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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$29,905

Gasoline

9.5

224 hp @ 4750 rpm

265 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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2010 Toyota Avalon vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6.2 sec14.7 sec-
    5.1 sec13.4 sec-
    5.2 sec-187 mph
    5.67 sec-158 mph
    2010 Audi A8

    Ranked #4

    5.9 sec14.2 sec130 mph
    6.2 sec-175 mph

    2010 Toyota Avalon vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      19 mpg28 mpg23 mpg18.5 gal.351.5/518 mi.
      21 mpg31 mpg25 mpg18.5 gal.388.5/573.5 mi.
      19 mpg26 mpg22 mpg20 gal.380/520 mi.
      18 mpg29 mpg22 mpg17 gal.306/493 mi.
      17 mpg26 mpg21 mpg18 gal.314.5/481 mi.
      17 mpg26 mpg21 mpg18 gal.324/468 mi.

      2010 Toyota Avalon vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        197.2 in.72.8 in.58.5 in.5.3 in.111 in.
        229.9 in.78.3 in.64.5 in.-140.6 in.

        2010 Maybach Type 57

        Ranked #2

        225.5 in.78 in.62 in.-133.5 in.
        212 in.77.3 in.56.8 in.-114.7 in.
        208.3 in.77.8 in.58.1 in.-120.7 in.
        207.6 in.74.8 in.57.6 in.-115.6 in.

        2010 Toyota Avalon vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          14.4 cu.ft.106.9 cu.ft.14.4 cu.ft.
          18.6 cu.ft.104.5 cu.ft.18.6 cu.ft.
          15.6 cu.ft.106.6 cu.ft.31 cu.ft.
          20.6 cu.ft.-20.6 cu.ft.
          -113.2 cu.ft.18.8 cu.ft.
          17 cu.ft.108 cu.ft.17 cu.ft.

          2010 Toyota Avalon vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            14.4 cu.ft.14.4 cu.ft.14.4 cu.ft.-
            14 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.-
            54.1 cu.ft.18.6 cu.ft.18.6 cu.ft.-
            20.6 cu.ft.20.6 cu.ft.20.6 cu.ft.-
            14.1 cu.ft.14.1 cu.ft.14.1 cu.ft.-
            16.7 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.-

            2010 Toyota Avalon vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              1000 lbs.-3490 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3735 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3555 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-4015 lbs.
              1000 lbs.1158 lbs.3540 lbs.
              1000 lbs.1225 lbs.3725 lbs.

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