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2008 Toyota Avalon XL Sedan

The 2008 Avalon XL Sedan is a great value with an MSRP of $27,325.00. Gas mileage might also be an important consideration and the Avalon gets an average 28 miles per gallon on the highway and 19 miles per gallon in the city. Compare the Toyota Limited with other submodels to find the vehicle that meets your needs.
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2008 Toyota Avalon
MSRP Range:$27,325 - $27,845  |  Get Internet Pricing from a Local Dealer!
Engines: 3.0L V6; 3.5L V6
Transmissions: 4 Speed Automatic; 5 Speed Semi-Automatic; 6 Speed Semi-Automatic
Drivetrains: Front Wheel Drive
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True to its character

Toyota's Avalon is the most pure car in this comparison. It's certainly not pure in the sense of a wonderful driving experience defined by a man-machine connection hard to find in modern automobiles. It's pure in the sense that it successfully meets every expectation you'd have about this car. While our competitors all claim to offer both sport and luxury, the Toyota guarantees pure comfort.

Clean, but anonymous

The Toyota Avalon went through a major redesign in 2005. A mid-cycle refresh for 2008 modified the design with more shapely headlights and a bolder grille, yet the body shape and lines still leave it with fairly anonymous styling. However, it's certainly not unattractive, and even the all-new Genesis seems to mimic the Avalon's general shape and proportions in a slightly stouter package.

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Avalon XL Sedan Pricing

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Packages MSRP Invoice
IZ Fleet Convenience Package (Fleet) $10 Get Price
Z1 Preferred Premium Accessory Package (PIO) $279 Get Price
Options MSRP Invoice
2GRFE 4.0 liter V6 DOHC Engine $0 Get Price
3Z First Aid Kit (PIO) $29 Get Price
7R Emergency Assistance Kit (PIO) $70 Get Price

Avalon XL Sedan Specs

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3,456 cc 3.5 liters V 6 front engine with 94.0 mm bore, 83.1 mm stroke, 10.8 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder 2GR-FE
Unleaded fuel 87
Multi-point injection fuel system
18.5 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 15.4
Power: 200 kW , 268 HP SAE @ 6,200 rpm; 248 ft lb , 336 Nm @ 4,700 rpm

Avalon Crash Ratings (base trim)

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