American Girl Lila 18-inch Doll & Journal
(Girl of The Year 2024)
Price as of 2026-06-01. Check Amazon for the current price.
Quick Decision
Is This Right For You?
- •Buyers who prioritize quality over price in Dolls
- •Those who want a top-rated option — in the top 16% of Dolls by rating
- •You're on a tight budget — $78 above the category average of $57
- •American Girl WellieWishers 14.5-inch Camille Doll offers a better rating (4.9/5) at a similar or lower price ($70)
- •BABESIDE Lifelike Reborn Baby Dolls Dara — 56% cheaper at $60 (Score B-)
- •American Girl WellieWishers 14.5-inch Camille Doll — higher rated at 4.9/5 ($70)
📊 Based on data analysis of 76 products in this category.
Mubboo Score: C+
How It Compares
This Product American Girl Lila 18-inch Doll & Journal | Most Popular American Girl WellieWishers 14.5-inch Camille Doll | Best Rated BABESIDE Lifelike Reborn Baby Dolls Dara | Best Value American Girl Truly Me 18-inch Doll #100 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $135 | $69.99 | $59.99 | $135 |
| Rating | 4.8/5 | 4.9/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Reviews | 242 | 2,527 | 896 | 725 |
| Mubboo Score | C+ | B | B- | B- |
Quick Specs
- Size
- 18 inches
- Color
- Multi
- Scale
- 1:9
- Style
- Modern
- Theme
- Sports
- Occasion
- Birthday, Children's Day
- Set Name
- Girl of the Year 2024
- Hair Type
- Curly
What People Say
Synthesized from 40 reviews · 100% verified purchases.
Buyers should verify actual skin tones and hair lengths against expectations, as some dolls may differ from photos or movie characters. Check for small design quirks like permanently crossed legs or easily scuffed hair; overall these dolls offer great play value and durability for the price.
- Durable and well-made
- Adorable and realistic design
- Great value for price
- Perfect size for young children
- Encourages imaginative and nurturing play
- Inaccurate appearance details (skin tone, hair length)
- Minor durability or design flaws (scuffs, crossed legs, loose accessories)
- Missing small accessories (e.g., character pet)
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Key Features
- ✦Premium features: An 18" Lila doll with amber eyes that open and close, and curly caramel-colored hair with blonde highlights styled in two half ponytails in front. She has a soft …
- ✦Also includes: A sparkly pink knit mock turtleneck tank top, pale-pink track pants with sparkly striped trim on the sides, light-purple platform sandals, and a pair of underwear
- ✦A blue beaded bracelet, a pink cord bracelet with three multicolored gems, and two soft-pink hairbands
- ✦An illustrated paperback book, My Journal by Lila Monetti, that tells Lila’s story of gymnastics and horse camp
Source: product listing on Amazon.
About American Girl
- 19 products in our database
- Average rating: 4.8/5 across all products
- Price range: $40 – $299.99
- Categories: Dolls
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Bottom Line
American Girl Lila 18-inch Doll & Journal earns Mubboo Score C+. Priced at $135 — a premium option, above the category average of $57. Rated 4.8/5 from 242+ reviews. Strong buy if: buyers who prioritize quality over price in dolls, those who want a top-rated option. Skip if: you're on a tight budget — American Girl WellieWishers 14.5-inch Camille Doll (Score B, $70) may fit better.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the American Girl Lila 18-inch Doll & Journal worth buying in 2026?
It earns a Mubboo Score of C+, with a 4.8/5 rating from 242 reviews — better than 84% of Dolls we track.
How much does the American Girl Lila 18-inch Doll & Journal cost?
It is currently $135 — premium-tier pricing for Dolls.
How does the Lila 18-inch Doll & Journal compare to other Dolls?
The category's most-reviewed alternative is the American Girl WellieWishers 14.5-inch Camille Doll (4.9/5, 2,527 reviews, $69.99). The Lila 18-inch Doll & Journal carries a Mubboo Score of C+ vs B.
Sources & References
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