Is the 2023 Toyota Sequoia a good car?
No.
3 of 7checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear headroom 38.4 in. Class median 38.7 in.
- First car: 0 of 5. Price $59,865. Class median $44,813.
- Commuter: $126 a month. Class median $111.
- Seniors: 0 of 3. Clearance 8.6 in. Class middle half 7.0 to 8.3 in.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 2 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 0 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $126 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | No | 0 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 9.1 in, top 17% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 26% below predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Sequoia a good family car?
No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 8 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 39.2 in | Median 38.3 in | 168 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 38.4 in | Median 38.7 in | 169 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 22.3 cu ft | Median 24.7 cu ft | 174 | No |
Is the Sequoia a good first car?
No. Passes 0 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $59,865 | Median $44,813 | 180 | No |
| Horsepower | 437 hp | 169 hp to 355 hp | 180 | No |
| Length | 208.1 in | Median 188.4 in | 171 | No |
| Turning circle | 40.2 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 167 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 14.5 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 177 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Sequoia a good commuter car?
No. $126 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $126
- Median of 177 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 24 mpg, top 71% of 154
Is the Sequoia a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 0 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.6 in clearance, 74.2 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.4 to 69.1 in tall | 156 | No |
| Front headroom | 39.2 in | Median 39.9 in | 170 | No |
| Turning circle | 40.2 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 167 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Sequoia a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 9.1 in clearance. Top 17% of 166 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- TRD Pro 4WD, 9.1 in
- Cohort
- 166 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Sequoia worth the money?
Yes. Priced 26% below cars like it.
- Price, SR5 RWD
- $59,865
- Predicted price
- $80,694
- Gap
- -$20,829 (-26%)
- Model error
- 15% median, 311 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2023 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Sequoia a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 1,123 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2023.
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