2005 Toyota Avalon Review

Name: 2005 Toyota Avalon Review
Brand: Toyota
Price: 887 USD
Rating: 4.8 (290 reviews)

Price Estimate: $887 - $1,341

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Edmunds' Expert Review

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Pros

Carefully constructed cabin befitting a Lexus, powerful and smooth V6 engine, superb ride quality, huge rear seat.

Cons

Not as much fun to drive as a Chrysler 300, stability control can only be had on top-rung models.

What’s new

The Avalon has been redesigned for 2005 and now offers a more powerful V6 and even more room than before.

Edmunds says

Need a full-size sedan with plenty of room, power, luxury and refinement? The ultrarefined Avalon is about as good as it gets.

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2005 Toyota Avalon
XL Sedan
$5,948
fair price
$429 below market
- 148,534 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 6cyl automatic
- Vetus Auto (1,136 mi away)
- Power Driver Seat
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Auto Climate Control
- Trip Computer
- Rear Bench Seats
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Located in Manassas Park, VA
2005 Toyota Avalon XL FWD for Sale in Manassas, VA | Full-Size Sedan with Moonroof, Dual-Zone A/C & 3-Month WarrantyThis Avalon XL offers classic Toyo...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
22 Combined MPG (19 City/28 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 4T1BK36B25U011719
Stock: 011719
Certified Pre-Owned: No
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2005 Toyota Avalon
XL Sedan
$6,900
fair price
$42 below market
- 117,524 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 6cyl automatic
- Faulkner Volkswagen Of Mechanicsburg (1,103 mi away)
- Power Driver Seat
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Auto Climate Control
- Trip Computer
- Rear Bench Seats
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Located in Mechanicsburg, PA
Clean CARFAX.Toyota Avalon XL 2005 22/31 City/Highway MPGLocal Trade, Avalon XL, 5-Speed Automatic with Overdrive, ABS brakes, Alloy wheels, Front dua...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
22 Combined MPG (19 City/28 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 4T1BK36B85U049570
Stock: 5U049570
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-20-2025

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.15 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.}

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Toyota Avalon Reviews

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4.8

290 reviews

5(86%)

4(13%)

3(1%)

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1(0%)

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Best car I've ever driven.

Jeff, 09/02/2016

2005 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

I purchased my car out of an impulse buy, simply because it is the greatest car I have ever driven. My 2005 toyota avalon limited, which by the way has 190000 miles, drives like it is brand new. No shakes like what everybody says, no acceleration problems by any means, I enjoy racing it and a newer Hellcat put up a pretty good chance with my avalon. The air conditioned seats are great …

Excellent

Raj, 11/23/2009

2005 Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

I've been driving my Avalon XLS for past 4 yrs. Already put 95,00 miles on it. It drives more than a Lexus,280 HP - decent power and great fuel efficiency (I've got once close 32 mpg).

Best car I've ever had

Misty Wiley, 06/30/2017

2005 Toyota Avalon Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

We bought this car with 160,000 miles on it ,we have drove it over 100,000 miles with no repairs no problems whatsoever. I would buy this car again!

2005 Avalon Limited

Momof2, 10/30/2010

2005 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

I've had this car 26 months now and have had no mechanical problems. Replaced the tires and brakes and regular maintenance. Very fun to drive for such a large car, I'm still in my 30's and want something that carries my family comfortably and still has some power under the hood, and my Avalon has it all. Paint seems to be thin though, and has small rust spots in places, even though I …

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2005 Avalon Highlights

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$26,350
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	22 MPG
Cost to Drive	$171/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	14.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the Avalon include:

Alarm

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Not Tested

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2005 Toyota Avalon
XL Sedan

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2005 Toyota AvalonXL Sedan

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.15 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.15 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.}