6'-6" guy interested in a 2006-2012 Avalon

I'm 6'-6" and I have a great 2007 Tundra that I take on trips because it has (much) better legroom than my 2012 Honda Fit 5 speed that I bought last year for 2 hour and under trips. I'm happy with the 32+mpg of the Fit, but I could possibly sell it to buy an Avalon in the $8000 neighborhood that would be much better for leg and headroom, I'm sure.

I haven't even sat in an Avalon, but I see some rare models have bench seats and column shifters. That seems it could be a really good alternative for me to drive around town while keeping mileage off the Tundra and getting 20+mpg.

What models would you recommend for me? I had a 2000 Solara convertible that was the best vehicle I've ever had before I bought my truck, so I know how dependable older Toyotas are.

Thank you so much for your recommendations and your help!