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2012 Toyota Tacoma
VIN
3TMLU4EN2CM083946
GOOD DEAL
· $1,095 below typical price
Marion, NC
Listed at
$16,900
typical market $17,995 · 63 comps
This 2012 Toyota Tacoma is listed at $16,900 with 175,055 miles in Marion, NC.
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Sold by Paul Baker Auto Sales
2462 Sugar Hill Road, Marion, NC 28752
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2012 Toyota Tacoma
VIN 3TMLU4EN2CM083946
Accidents
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Title
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Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 63 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 3, 2026This vehicle · $16,900
Below market
$12,916
Typical price
$17,995
Above market
$25,589
This vehicle: $16,900 — $1,095 below the typical market price ($17,995)
Asking $16,900 · typical market price $17,995 · based on 63 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Sep 22, 2026 · $16,900
Sep 23, 2026 · $16,900
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 3TMLU4EN2CM083946, spanning 1 day.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Baker Auto Sales | Marion, NC 28752 | $16,900 | 175,055 mi | 2026-09-22 | 1 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Baker Auto Sales LLC | Marion, NC 28752 | $16,900 | 175,055 mi | 2026-09-23 | 2 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 3TMLU4EN2CM083946Engine
Horsepower
236
Drivetrain
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Body
Pickup
Fuel
Gasoline
Model year
2012
Made by
TOYOTA MOTOR MFG DE BAJA CALIFORNIA S DE RL DE CV
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
21
MPG
City
19
MPG
Highway
24
MPG
$2,210
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 21 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Toyota Tacoma likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$11,050
Insurance
$4,335
Maintenance & repairs
$5,950
Total, 5 years
$21,335
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2012 Toyota Tacoma has 7 recall campaigns as of September 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 21 MPG.
Overall
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★☆☆
3 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2012 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 4WD
7 recall campaigns on this model year
Check accident & title history →
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STRUCTURESoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by SET or SET dealers.NHTSA campaign 17V425000
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICToyota is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Toyota Tacoma and Lexus RX350 vehicles and certain model year 2012 Toyota Rav4 vehicles.NHTSA campaign 14V054000
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EQUIPMENTToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 FJ Cruiser and Tacoma vehicles equipped with accessory wheels and tires installed by…NHTSA campaign 14V475000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2012 Toyota Tacoma from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Toyota Tacoma over the last 6 months — the market firmed $197 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $17,623 |
| June 2026 | $16,995 |
| July 2026 | $17,500 |
| August 2026 | $17,000 |
| September 2026 | $17,000 |
| October 2026 | $17,820 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2012 Toyota Tacoma with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 5, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2011–2012) to the 2012 Toyota Tacoma in this catalog, the 2012 GMC Canyon has the lowest median asking price ($11,584, 27 listings with photos) and the 2011 Ford Ranger the highest ($13,495, 205 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 5, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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2012 Toyota Tacoma
All trims · United States
$16,900Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $17,162 · 359 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $14,771–$19,990
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: Base · 175,055 mi · view VIN
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$5,316 lower median
2012 GMC Canyon
All trims
$11,584Median asking price · 27 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$10,500–$12,900
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$3,405 lower median
2011 Ford Ranger
All trims
$13,495Median asking price · 205 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$10,766–$15,999
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$4,528 lower median
2012 Honda Ridgeline
All trims
$12,372Median asking price · 75 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$8,995–$15,195
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Toyota Tacoma All trims | $17,162 | $14,771–$19,990 | 359 |
| 2012 Nissan Frontier All trims | $11,999 | $9,900–$13,995 | 226 |
| 2012 GMC Canyon All trims | $11,584 | $10,500–$12,900 | 27 |
| 2011 Ford Ranger All trims | $13,495 | $10,766–$15,999 | 205 |
| 2012 Honda Ridgeline All trims | $12,372 | $8,995–$15,195 | 75 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: October 5, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 1 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
Gen 2 · 2005–2015What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 705 | $20,608 | 100% | 128,947 mi |
| 2014 | 514 | $19,384 | 94% | 139,150 mi |
| 2013 | 589 | $17,997 | 87% | 142,324 mi |
| 2012 | 400 | $17,147 | 83% | 144,482 mi |
| 2011 | 327 | $16,000 | 78% | 154,224 mi |
| 2010 | 263 | $14,950 | 73% | 162,995 mi |
| 2009 | 246 | $14,450 | 70% | 158,223 mi |
| 2008 | 234 | $13,898 | 67% | 167,735 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
