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Independent review & score by Carivo
| Seating Capacity | 8 passengers |
|---|---|
| Body Style | SUV |
| Base Price | $62,060–$77,960 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
The 2020 Toyota Sequoia S is a suv that earns a Carivo score of 7.7/10 — rated Recommended. Its strongest dimension is Reliability at 8.2/10, while Value at 6.8/10 is where it trails the competition most noticeably. It's a solid all-rounder that delivers across most dimensions without obvious deal-breakers.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. The reliability picture is solid rather than spectacular: 8.2/10, which puts it comfortably above the class median. Safety lands at 8.2/10 — solid, though some rivals offer more advanced driver-assist features as standard. Confirm official results for your trim at nhtsa.gov/ratings.
With 7.3/10 for performance, this is a car tuned for daily driving rather than excitement — perfectly capable on the commute, unremarkable on a back road. At 7.7/10 for technology, the infotainment and driver-assist package does its job without setting benchmarks — check which features cost extra on lower trims.
Priced from $62,060–$77,960, 18 MPG, seating 8, the Toyota Sequoia S sits in the premium tier of the suv category. The value score of 6.8/10 is a red flag — comparable alternatives offer meaningfully more for the same outlay. Shop the segment before deciding. At 6 years old, resale value, parts availability, and whether a successor model has improved on its weak points are all worth investigating before committing.
Verdict: Nothing about the 2020 Toyota Sequoia S will scare a sensible buyer off. Keep an eye on value if those matter to you; otherwise it does what a good suv should — quietly and competently.
Carivo scores are our own editorial assessment, informed by NHTSA safety and recall records, EPA fuel-economy figures, and manufacturer-published specifications. Scores are reviewed periodically and updated when new data becomes available. See our full methodology →
The 2020 Toyota Sequoia S ranks #564 of 2454 suvs in the Carivo database — better than 77% of the segment. Its 7.7/10 overall score is 0.3 points above the segment average of 7.4/10. Its $62,060 starting price is about 72% above the segment's median of $36,079.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full SUV ranking →
Smart-money pick: the 2017 Toyota Sequoia S scores 7.5/10 — within striking distance of the 2020's 7.7 — and starts roughly $6,500 lower. If you don't need the newest model year, that's money better spent on a higher trim or kept in your pocket.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7.9/10 | $72,638 | Read review → |
| 2024 | 7.9/10 | $70,523 | Read review → |
| 2023 | 7.9/10 | $68,407 | Read review → |
| 2022 | 7.7/10 | $66,291 | Read review → |
| 2021 | 7.6/10 | $64,175 | Read review → |
| 2020 (this review) | 7.7/10 | $62,060 | |
| 2019 | 7.5/10 | $59,944 | Read review → |
| 2018 | 7.6/10 | $57,828 | Read review → |
| 2017 | 7.5/10 | $55,712 | Read review → |
| 2016 | 7.5/10 | $53,598 | Read review → |
| 2015 | 7.4/10 | $51,482 | Read review → |
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