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TOYOTA RAV4

19962026 · 268 trims available

At a Glance

RAV4 OVERVIEW

Year Range

1996–2026

Total Configurations

268

Best MyCar Score

73.6 / 100

Price Range (Used)

$16,365–$43,300

Model Years

CHOOSE A YEAR

2020s (2020–2026)
1990s (1996–1999)

Trim Guide

UNDERSTANDING RAV4 TRIMS

Averaged across all model years. Sorted entry-level to premium by price.

TrimBodyAvg MPGAvg HPAvg MSRPScore
BaseSUV23173$21,44569
SportSUV23221$24,88766
LESUV28193$26,98971
XLESUV28191$27,94070
LimitedSUV25207$29,83267
SESUV25190$31,14969
AdventureSUV27196$32,34168
XLE PremiumSUV29207$32,86769
PlatinumSUV25176$35,57566
TRD Off-RoadSUV28203$36,89367
WoodlandSUVN/A236$39,90069
XSESUVN/A236$41,30071
SE (S Grade)SUVN/AN/AN/A
Limited (G Grade)SUVN/AN/AN/A
BaseSUVN/AN/AN/A73
Adventure/XLESUVN/AN/AN/A73
L Special EditionSUV22127N/A71
Special EditionSUV21127N/A69

Specs Summary

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A RAV4

SpecEntry LevelTop Spec
Price$16,365$43,300
MPG (combined)21 combined30 combined
Horsepower120 HP269 HP
Seating5 passengers5 passengers
Body TypesSUVSUV

Year-by-Year Analysis

BEST & WORST YEARS

Best Year

1997

Average MyCar Score: 71.8 · 1 avg recalls

Years to Watch

2020, 2019, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006

Lower scores or higher recall counts. Research these years carefully before buying.

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