How much does the 2012 Toyota 4Runner cost?

The 2012 Toyota 4Runner has a starting MSRP of $31,090, ranging up to $40,630 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes SR5 from $31,090; Trail from $36,755; Limited from $38,595. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $20,500.

What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Toyota 4Runner?

The 2012 Toyota 4Runner achieves up to 19 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2012 Toyota 4Runner have?

The 2012 Toyota 4Runner offers up to 89.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2012 Toyota 4Runner tow?

The 2012 Toyota 4Runner has a maximum towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2012 Toyota 4Runner safe?

The 2012 Toyota 4Runner earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 8 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2012 Toyota 4Runner come in?

The 2012 Toyota 4Runner is available in 3 trims (5 total configurations) across SUV body styles with rear wheel drive, four wheel drive.

2012 Toyota 4Runner

3 trims · 5 configurations · SUV

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$20,500

103 for sale · Starting MSRP $31,090 – $40,630

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NHTSA safety

★★★★☆

4 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★☆

Frontal (passenger)★★★☆☆

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★☆☆

Source: NHTSA · 8 recalls on record

Toyota 4Runner for sale

103 live listings from $20,500 · median $49,995

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Toyota 4Runner? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates, then shop live inventory.

MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on SR5

Total price (SR5 MSRP)

$31,090

Typical monthly

$616/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

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Compare 2012 Toyota 4Runner trims

SR5 RWD
MSRP
$31,090
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/23
Horsepower
270 hp
Torque
278 lb-ft
Engine
4L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
89.7
Max towing
5,000 lbs
SR5 4WD
MSRP
$32,830
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/22
Horsepower
270 hp
Torque
278 lb-ft
Engine
4L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
4WD
Cargo (cu ft)
89.7
Max towing
5,000 lbs
Trail
MSRP
$36,755
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/22
Horsepower
270 hp
Torque
278 lb-ft
Engine
4L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
4WD
Cargo (cu ft)
88.8
Max towing
5,000 lbs
Limited RWD
MSRP
$38,595
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/23
Horsepower
270 hp
Torque
278 lb-ft
Engine
4L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
89.7
Max towing
5,000 lbs
Limited 4WD
MSRP
$40,630
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/22
Horsepower
270 hp
Torque
278 lb-ft
Engine
4L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
4WD
Cargo (cu ft)
89.7
Max towing
5,000 lbs

Compare 2012 Toyota 4Runner trim specifications
Spec	SR5 RWD	SR5 4WD	Trail	Limited RWD	Limited 4WD
MSRP	$31,090	$32,830	$36,755	$38,595	$40,630
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	17/23	17/22	17/22	17/23	17/22
Horsepower	270 hp	270 hp	270 hp	270 hp	270 hp
Torque	278 lb-ft	278 lb-ft	278 lb-ft	278 lb-ft	278 lb-ft
Engine	4L V6 gas	4L V6 gas	4L V6 gas	4L V6 gas	4L V6 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	RWD	4WD	4WD	RWD	4WD
Cargo (cu ft)	89.7	89.7	88.8	89.7	89.7
Max towing	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: SR5 RWDgas
SR5 4WDgas
Trailgas
Limited RWDgas
Limited 4WDgas
Fuel type: SR5 RWDregular unleaded
SR5 4WDregular unleaded
Trailregular unleaded
Limited RWDregular unleaded
Limited 4WDregular unleaded
Cylinders: SR5 RWDV6
SR5 4WDV6
TrailV6
Limited RWDV6
Limited 4WDV6
Displacement: SR5 RWD4 L
SR5 4WD4 L
Trail4 L
Limited RWD4 L
Limited 4WD4 L
Horsepower: SR5 RWD270 hp
SR5 4WD270 hp
Trail270 hp
Limited RWD270 hp
Limited 4WD270 hp
Torque: SR5 RWD278 lb-ft
SR5 4WD278 lb-ft
Trail278 lb-ft
Limited RWD278 lb-ft
Limited 4WD278 lb-ft
Transmission: SR5 RWD5-speed shiftable automatic
SR5 4WD5-speed shiftable automatic
Trail5-speed shiftable automatic
Limited RWD5-speed shiftable automatic
Limited 4WD5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: SR5 RWDrear wheel drive
SR5 4WDfour wheel drive
Trailfour wheel drive
Limited RWDrear wheel drive
Limited 4WDfour wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: SR5 RWDSUV
SR5 4WDSUV
TrailSUV
Limited RWDSUV
Limited 4WDSUV
Doors: SR5 RWD5
SR5 4WD5
Trail5
Limited RWD5
Limited 4WD5
Seating: SR5 RWD5
SR5 4WD5
Trail5
Limited RWD5
Limited 4WD5
Length: SR5 RWD189.9 in
SR5 4WD189.9 in
Trail189.9 in
Limited RWD189.9 in
Limited 4WD189.9 in
Width: SR5 RWD75.8 in
SR5 4WD75.8 in
Trail75.8 in
Limited RWD75.8 in
Limited 4WD75.8 in
Height: SR5 RWD71.5 in
SR5 4WD71.5 in
Trail74.2 in
Limited RWD71.5 in
Limited 4WD71.5 in
Wheelbase: SR5 RWD109.8 in
SR5 4WD109.8 in
Trail109.8 in
Limited RWD109.8 in
Limited 4WD109.8 in
Ground clearance: SR5 RWD9 in
SR5 4WD9.6 in
Trail9.6 in
Limited RWD9 in
Limited 4WD9.6 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: SR5 RWD47.2 cu ft
SR5 4WD47.2 cu ft
Trail46.3 cu ft
Limited RWD47.2 cu ft
Limited 4WD47.2 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: SR5 RWD89.7 cu ft
SR5 4WD89.7 cu ft
Trail88.8 cu ft
Limited RWD89.7 cu ft
Limited 4WD89.7 cu ft
Max towing: SR5 RWD5,000 lbs
SR5 4WD5,000 lbs
Trail5,000 lbs
Limited RWD5,000 lbs
Limited 4WD5,000 lbs
Max payload: SR5 RWD1,700 lbs
SR5 4WD1,625 lbs
Trail1,550 lbs
Limited RWD1,575 lbs
Limited 4WD1,495 lbs
Curb weight: SR5 RWD4,400 lbs
SR5 4WD4,675 lbs
Trail4,750 lbs
Limited RWD4,525 lbs
Limited 4WD4,805 lbs
Fuel tank: SR5 RWD23 gal
SR5 4WD23 gal
Trail23 gal
Limited RWD23 gal
Limited 4WD23 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: SR5 RWD19
SR5 4WD19
Trail19
Limited RWD19
Limited 4WD19
City MPG: SR5 RWD17
SR5 4WD17
Trail17
Limited RWD17
Limited 4WD17
Highway MPG: SR5 RWD23
SR5 4WD22
Trail22
Limited RWD23
Limited 4WD22

Full specifications by trim
Spec	SR5 RWD	SR5 4WD	Trail	Limited RWD	Limited 4WD
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	V6	V6	V6	V6	V6
Displacement	4 L	4 L	4 L	4 L	4 L
Horsepower	270 hp	270 hp	270 hp	270 hp	270 hp
Torque	278 lb-ft	278 lb-ft	278 lb-ft	278 lb-ft	278 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	four wheel drive	four wheel drive	rear wheel drive	four wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Doors	5	5	5	5	5
Seating	5	5	5	5	5
Length	189.9 in	189.9 in	189.9 in	189.9 in	189.9 in
Width	75.8 in	75.8 in	75.8 in	75.8 in	75.8 in
Height	71.5 in	71.5 in	74.2 in	71.5 in	71.5 in
Wheelbase	109.8 in	109.8 in	109.8 in	109.8 in	109.8 in
Ground clearance	9 in	9.6 in	9.6 in	9 in	9.6 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	47.2 cu ft	47.2 cu ft	46.3 cu ft	47.2 cu ft	47.2 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	89.7 cu ft	89.7 cu ft	88.8 cu ft	89.7 cu ft	89.7 cu ft
Max towing	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs
Max payload	1,700 lbs	1,625 lbs	1,550 lbs	1,575 lbs	1,495 lbs
Curb weight	4,400 lbs	4,675 lbs	4,750 lbs	4,525 lbs	4,805 lbs
Fuel tank	23 gal	23 gal	23 gal	23 gal	23 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	19	19	19	19	19
City MPG	17	17	17	17	17
Highway MPG	23	22	22	23	22

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