New & Used 2026 Toyota RAV4 for Sale nearTreloar, MO

Compare 2026 Toyota RAV4 Trims

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 offers a range of trims from budget-friendly FWD options to AWD models, catering to various needs and preferences.

• Starting at $38,422
• Best MPG/MPGe: 47 city / 40 hwy
• Most Popular: LE AWD

Trim Overview

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LE FWD — "Who It's For"

The LE FWD is the pick for shoppers who want a budget-friendly hybrid without sacrificing essential features.

• Avg. market price: $38,422 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 47 city / 40 hwy
• Inventory: 2,044 listings — widest selection in the lineup
• View LE FWD listings

LE AWD — "Who It's For"

The LE AWD is the pick for shoppers who want all-wheel drive capability without a hefty price tag. It's also the most popular trim in the lineup.

• Avg. market price: $42,312 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 46 city / 39 hwy
• Inventory: 3,248 listings — widest selection in the lineup
• View LE AWD listings

XLE Premium FWD — "Who It's For"

The XLE Premium FWD is the pick for shoppers who want a well-equipped standard trim without going for AWD.

• Avg. market price: $42,362 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 47 city / 40 hwy
• Inventory: 1,513 listings — widest selection in the lineup
• View XLE Premium FWD listings

SE AWD — "Who It's For"

The SE AWD is the pick for shoppers who want a sporty feel with the benefits of all-wheel drive.

• Avg. market price: $43,436 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 46 city / 39 hwy
• Inventory: 144 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View SE AWD listings

XLE Premium AWD — "Who It's For"

The XLE Premium AWD is the pick for shoppers who want premium features with all-wheel drive capability.

• Avg. market price: $43,353 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 45 city / 38 hwy
• Inventory: 1,489 listings — widest selection in the lineup
• View XLE Premium AWD listings

XSE AWD — "Who It's For"

The XSE AWD is the pick for shoppers who want a sporty hybrid with advanced tech features.

• Avg. market price: $48,455 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 43 city / 37 hwy
• Inventory: 64 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View XSE AWD listings

Limited AWD — "Who It's For"

The Limited AWD is the pick for shoppers who want a luxury experience with advanced technology and all-wheel drive.

• Avg. market price: $50,652 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 43 city / 37 hwy
• Inventory: 1,235 listings — widest selection in the lineup
• View Limited AWD listings

Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — LE AWD

With 3,248 active listings, the LE AWD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — LE FWD

At $38,422 avg market price — below the lineup median of $43,353 — it's the most accessible entry point.

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Best for Fuel Economy — LE FWD

The LE FWD offers the best fuel economy in the lineup with 47 MPG city.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 24, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

Is the 2026 Toyota RAV4 a good car?

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 earns an 6.83/10 from our experts. The model scores 7/10 across Look and feel, Form and function, Cost effectiveness, Technology, and Safety.

It brings more choice than before, with three distinct design themes, three powertrain and drivetrain options, and seven trim levels, so you can tailor it more closely to how you drive. It also adds more standard features, a quicker operating system, and a standard hybrid drivetrain that’s claimed to return 44 mpg combined.

The trade-offs are that the lineup can be confusing and the size hasn’t kept up with rivals. Those are the main drawbacks to weigh if you want a compact SUV that’s easy to sort and easy to park.

Good and great deals account for 42.3% of listings, which suggests there’s still meaningful shopping room in the market.

Is the 2026 Toyota RAV4 reliable?

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 is presented as a familiar, durability-minded choice with a standard hybrid setup and improved structural rigidity. The hybrid system is described as smoother than ever, and the handoff from motor to engine is hardly noticeable in most situations. Toyota also says the redesign should help address prior front-crash protection shortcomings, which supports the sense that this generation is meant to improve on the outgoing model’s fundamentals.

The standard hybrid powertrain is also framed as a long-term ownership advantage because it should reduce fuel costs over time compared with a gas-only model. For used buyers, the main long-term risk is less about the basic mechanical concept and more about choosing the right trim and condition in a lineup that can be hard to sort through.

What should I look for when buying a used 2026 Toyota RAV4?

Accident-free inventory is excellent at 93.3% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

You should still run a history report and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if you’re comparing trims with different wheels, tires, and equipment levels. Focus on overall condition, feature content, and whether the vehicle matches the kind of driving you plan to do, since the lineup spans multiple design themes and powertrain setups.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The lineup spans Core, Rugged, and Sport designs, and the base LE is the most stripped-down version. The LE gets the standard screens and basic convenience features, while higher trims add items like a power driver’s seat, heated front seats, more USB ports, and, on some trims, a larger touchscreen. If you want the best balance of equipment and value, the XLE in the Core line or the SE in the Sport line is the smarter starting point.
• Powertrain: The RAV4 uses a hybrid setup with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and electric motors. Front-wheel-drive versions are rated at 226 horsepower, while all-wheel-drive versions rise to 236 hp. The system is tuned for smoother response and better efficiency than before, and the transmission is described as smoother than ever.
• Safety package: Every 2026 RAV4 comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense 4.0. The suite includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-departure alert and lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control with limited hands-free driving on certain highways, blind-spot monitors with rear cross-traffic alerts, an emergency stop system, a safe-exit alert, and an enhanced rearview camera. There are no trim-level safety gaps noted.
• Infotainment: Standard tech includes a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.5-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Toyota’s Arene operating system. A 12.9-inch touchscreen is available on top trims. The system also adds customizable tiles, broader voice-command support, and a built-in dash cam.
• Fuel efficiency: Toyota says the RAV4 is expected to return 44 mpg combined with FWD and AWD. Top AWD trims such as XSE and Limited are expected to net 42 mpg combined, while the Woodland is expected to return 39 mpg combined.

Which 2026 Toyota RAV4 trim should I buy?

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 is offered in 7 trim levels: LE, XLE, SE, Woodland, XSE, Limited, GR Sport.

Here's the short version:

• LE: This is the entry point, and it gives you the standard hybrid setup, the standard digital displays, push-button start, cloth upholstery, manually adjustable seats, and three USB ports. It’s the least expensive way into the redesigned RAV4, but it’s also the most basic.
• XLE: This is the best-value trim if you want a more complete everyday setup without jumping too far up the price ladder. It adds a power driver’s seat, heated front seats, and five USB ports, making it a more comfortable and practical choice than the LE.
• SE: This is the base trim in the Sport line, and it’s a good pick if you want the sportier design theme along with the stronger equipment mix. It also gets the more useful convenience upgrades that make the RAV4 feel less bare-bones.
• Woodland: This is the Rugged-themed choice. It comes with standard AWD, all-terrain tires, a roof rack with cross bars, a tow hitch, and extra ground clearance. It’s the trim to choose if you want the most outdoorsy setup, though the content suggests its off-road advantage is modest.
• XSE: This is one of the top AWD trims and is expected to return 42 mpg combined. It also gets the slimmer electric shifter and sits near the upper end of the lineup for buyers who want more equipment without going all the way to the top.
• Limited: This is the more upscale mainstream choice, and it shares the higher-output AWD setup expected to return 42 mpg combined. It also gets the slimmer electric shifter and the larger touchscreen on the upper end of the range.
• GR Sport: This is the most distinctive Sport model, with the most performance-inspired styling in the lineup. It stands apart visually and is the trim to consider if you want the most aggressive look and the most specialized version of the redesigned RAV4.

Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 is standard across the lineup, so you don’t need to move up a trim just to get the core driver-assistance package.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2026 Toyota RAV4?

This looks like a favorable time to shop if you want a used 2026 Toyota RAV4, because the market shows a healthy share of discounted listings and strong clean-inventory availability.

• Deal availability: 42.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 6,084 listings available.
• Clean inventory: 93.3% of listings are accident-free.

Is the 2026 Toyota RAV4 safe?

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 comes with Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 as standard, and the system includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-departure alert and lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control with limited hands-free driving on certain highways, blind-spot monitors with rear cross-traffic alerts, an emergency stop system, a safe-exit alert, and an enhanced rearview camera.

It earns a 7/10 safety score from our experts.

The limited hands-free driving feature can operate for about 15 seconds on certain highways, and a driver monitor watches for attention during that window. Toyota says the redesign should also help address the outgoing model’s front-crash protection shortcomings. Crash-test results for this generation were not yet completed in the source material.

Should I buy a 2026 Toyota RAV4 or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2026 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2026 if:

• 42.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is excellent at 93.3% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.
• The redesigned RAV4 brings three distinct design themes, three powertrain and drivetrain options, seven trim levels, a standard hybrid drivetrain, and a quicker operating system.

The bottom line: If you want the newest RAV4 with the broadest mix of trims, tech, and efficiency, the 2026 is the one to target. If you’re more price-sensitive, a nearby model year may still make sense, but the 2026 is the better pick when you want the updated design and the standard hybrid setup.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.