New & Used 2026 Toyota RAV4 for Sale nearYakima, WA

Compare 2026 Toyota RAV4 Trims

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

• Starting at $38,499
• Best MPG/MPGe: 47 city / 40 hwy
• Most Popular: LE AWD

Trim Overview

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Trim Deep Dives

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: $38,499 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 47 city / 40 hwy
• Inventory: 1,792 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: $42,936 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 46 city / 39 hwy
• Inventory: 2,833 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: $42,690 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 47 city / 40 hwy
• Inventory: 1,454 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 sporty features and AWD without stepping up to a higher price point.

• Avg. market price: $42,918 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 46 city / 39 hwy
• Inventory: 146 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 a sporty feel with the added benefit of all-wheel drive.

• Avg. market price: $44,308 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 45 city / 38 hwy
• Inventory: 1,352 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: $49,826 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 43 city / 37 hwy
• Inventory: 60 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 all-wheel drive capability.

• Avg. market price: $53,108 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 43 city / 37 hwy
• Inventory: 1,164 listings — widest selection in the lineup
• View Limited AWD listings

Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — LE AWD

With 2,833 active listings, the LE AWD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — LE FWD

At $38,499 avg market price — below the lineup median of $42,936 — 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 and 40 MPG highway.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 2, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

Is the 2026 Toyota RAV4 a good car?

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

The redesign gives you more choice, with three design themes, three powertrain and drivetrain options, and seven trim levels. It also adds more standard features and a quicker operating system, while the standard hybrid setup and claimed 44 mpg combined reinforce its practical appeal.

The trade-offs are clear: the lineup can be confusing to sort through, and the RAV4’s size still hasn’t kept pace with rivals. Even so, the broader range of configurations and the efficiency focus make it a strong fit if you want a mainstream SUV that prioritizes usefulness over flash.

Good and great deals account for 31.5% of listings, so there’s still some room to shop selectively.

Is the 2026 Toyota RAV4 reliable?

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 is presented as a practical, low-hassle SUV with a strong safety and ownership-oriented focus. Toyota says the hybrid powertrain should help you spend less on fuel over time, and the redesign also brings more standard features and a more responsive operating system.

The performance notes point to a smoother electronic continuously variable automatic transmission, improved structural rigidity, and a quieter cruise than before, all of which support an easier day-to-day ownership experience. Toyota also says the standard hybrid powertrain should save you money on fuel over time, which adds to the RAV4’s long-term appeal.

For used buyers, the main ownership risk is that a more complex, feature-rich redesign can mean more systems to evaluate carefully before you commit.

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

Accident-free inventory is excellent at 93.4% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

You should still run a history report and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if you’re looking at a higher-trim or more heavily optioned example. Focus on overall condition, signs of hard use, and whether the equipment on the window sticker actually works as intended.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The Core, Rugged, and Sport themes spread across the lineup, and the base LE is the most stripped-down version. It has the standard screens, cloth upholstery, manually adjustable seats, and fewer convenience features than higher trims.
• Powertrain: The hybrid setup uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and electric motors, with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive depending on configuration. Toyota claims 44 mpg combined for FWD and AWD versions, while top AWD trims are rated at 42 mpg combined and the Woodland at 39 mpg combined.
• Safety package: Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 is standard and 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.
• Fuel efficiency: Toyota expects 44 mpg combined with FWD and AWD, 42 mpg combined on top AWD trims such as XSE and Limited, and 39 mpg combined for the Woodland.

Which 2026 Toyota RAV4 trim should I buy?

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

Here's the short version:

• LE: This is the entry point, and it gives you the standard hybrid setup, the digital instrument cluster, the 10.5-inch touchscreen, wireless smartphone integration, and Toyota Safety Sense 4.0. It makes sense if you want the lowest-cost way into the redesigned RAV4, but it leaves out some of the convenience upgrades found higher up.
• XLE: This is the best-value trim for many buyers because it adds a power driver’s seat, heated front seats, and five USB ports while staying in the Core family. If you want a more comfortable daily driver without jumping too far up the price ladder, this is the trim to target.
• SE: This is the base trim in the Sport line, and it brings the Sport styling theme along with the same core tech and safety foundation. It’s a good fit if you want a more expressive look and the equipment upgrades that come with moving beyond LE.
• XSE: This trim adds the Sport look with more upscale positioning, and it uses the slimmer electric shifter. It also sits among the top AWD trims that Toyota says should return 42 mpg combined.
• Limited: This is the more upscale Core-line choice, and it also gets the slimmer electric shifter. If you want a more premium-feeling RAV4 without going into the specialty trims, this is the one to compare closely.
• Woodland: This is the Rugged choice, with standard AWD, all-terrain tires, a roof rack with cross bars, a tow hitch, and extra ground clearance. It’s the trim to buy if you want the most outdoors-focused setup, though the content suggests its off-road advantage is modest.
• GR Sport: This is the most performance-flavored version in the lineup, tied to the Sport theme and the first-ever RAV4 GR Sport name. It’s the trim for shoppers who want the most distinctive appearance and the sportiest positioning in the range.

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 moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop with some leverage but still need to move quickly on the right car.

• Deal availability: 31.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 4,826 listings available.
• Clean inventory: 93.4% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $41,897.30, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

Is the 2026 Toyota RAV4 safe?

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 comes with Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 as standard, and Toyota says the redesign should improve responsiveness and nighttime detection. It 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 system can pilot the vehicle for about 15 seconds on limited-access highways, with a driver monitor watching for attention. Toyota also says the redesign should address shortcomings the IIHS found in the outgoing RAV4’s front crash protection, though crash-test results for this model year were not yet completed.

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:

• 31.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is excellent at 93.4% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.
• The redesign brings more choice, a standard hybrid powertrain, more standard features, and a quicker operating system.

The bottom line: If you want the newest RAV4 with the broadest mix of trims, themes, and standard tech, the 2026 is the one to focus on. If you’re more price-sensitive, a nearby model year may still make sense, but the 2026’s added efficiency and equipment make it the cleaner pick if the numbers work for you.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.