2005 Toyota Avalon Review

　　

zzdcar' Expert Review

by the zzdcar Experts

　　

What’s new

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

　　

zzdcar says

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

　　

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 $3.04 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$165/mo  for Avalon XL

　　Avalon XL

　　XL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A) - $26,350 MSRPTouring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A) - $28,600 MSRPXLS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A) (Most Popular) - $30,800 MSRPLimited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A) - $33,540 MSRP

　　vs

　　$164/mo

　　Avg. Midsize Car

　　

2005 Avalon Highlights

Trim: XLTouringXLSLimitedXL

　　

Base MSRP	$26,350
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	22 MPG
Cost to Drive	$165/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	14.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles