Used Toyota RAV4 for Sale nearHattiesburg, MS

How much does the Toyota RAV4 cost in today's market?

Used Toyota RAV4 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Toyota RAV4's current nationwide average price is $25,772, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $22,844 over the past year. Recently, prices have eased on the 2025 models, while other recent model years have held firm or risen.

Is the Toyota RAV4 a good car?

Yes — the Toyota RAV4 is a strong used SUV choice if you want practicality, comfort, and broad everyday appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the RAV4 for its reliability, spacious interior, and fuel efficiency. Comfort and everyday usability also come up often, along with value for money and a smooth, easygoing ride.

Expert reviews rate the 2020 and 2022 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs that show up in recent expert reviews are a plain-feeling cabin, performance that leans more sensible than quick, and some noisy operation in certain versions.

34.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota RAV4 models reliable?

The Toyota RAV4 has a strong reputation with owners for reliability, comfort, and fuel efficiency. Expert reviews also repeatedly point to its practical packaging, roomy cabin, and easy everyday usability.

• Owners rate the Toyota RAV4 between 4.43 and 4.88 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is generally low, especially if you focus on well-kept examples with clean history reports and consistent maintenance.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 76.7% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Toyota Safety Sense 4.0
• Infotainment: a new 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and an enhanced 10.5-inch touchscreen, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: Toyota expects the EPA to rate the 2026 RAV4 at 44 mpg combined with FWD and AWD. Top AWD trims such as XSE and Limited net 42 mpg combined, and the taller ride height, the extra weight, and the all-terrain tires ding the Woodland trim to 39 mpg combined.

Which Toyota RAV4 trim should I buy?

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 offers these trims:

• LE: The entry trim comes with the standard screens, push-button start, three USB ports, cloth upholstery, and manually adjustable seats.
• XLE: This is the best-value trim, adding a power driver’s seat, heated front seats, and five USB ports.
• SE: The base trim in the Sport line adds the same value-focused equipment as the XLE, with the Sport design theme.
• XSE: This trim adds the Sport look and a slimmer electric shifter.
• Limited: This trim adds the slimmer electric shifter and a more upscale feature set.
• Woodland: This rugged trim adds all-terrain tires, AWD, a roof rack with cross bars, a tow hitch, small rectangular fog lights from Rigid Industries, and ground clearance that rises from 8.1 to 8.5 inches.
• GR Sport: This trim adds the first-ever GR Sport design and sits at the top of the lineup.

What Toyota RAV4 do most buyers choose?

The Toyota RAV4 years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2023.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they offer a strong mix of newer features, broad availability, and plenty of shopping choice. When supply is deeper, you also have a better chance of finding the right trim, mileage, and price combination.

What is the Toyota RAV4's resale value?

Most model years are moving lower year over year, which is helpful if you want to buy used after the sharpest part of the price curve has passed. A few years are still rising, so the market is not moving in one direction across the board. That mix suggests you should compare recent-year pricing carefully, since some newer RAV4s are still commanding stronger values than others.

The 2016, 2017, and 2018 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2014, 2023, and 2024 model years have held their value best, with prices flat to rising year-over-year.

Is the Toyota RAV4 safe?

• 2026: 7/10
• 2024: 5/10
• 2023: 9/10
• 2022: 9/10
• 2021: 8/10
• 2020: 9/10
• 2019: 9/10
• 2015: 6/10
• 2014: 6/10

Every 2026 RAV4 comes with Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 as standard.

For the safest used buy, the 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023 models all post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Toyota RAV4 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −3.06% versus a year ago, and the 2022 model is at −1.49%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.3% good and great deals, and the 2022 model has 34.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $31,162. The Toyota RAV4 offers a practical, family-friendly cabin with strong everyday usability.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The RAV4 has a beefier and a slightly more efficient hybrid system than its predecessor, with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and two electric motors generating 226 horsepower, while all-wheel-drive models add a third motor and output increases from 219 to 236 hp.
• Tech: A new 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and an enhanced 10.5-inch touchscreen highlight the fresh tech loaded into the RAV4, and the digital displays are standard as are wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Safety: Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 pulls from a wider view for cameras and a broader detection range for radar, and it adds limited hands-free driving on certain highways.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

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 capability without stepping up to a higher trim.

• 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 AWD experience with premium features.

• 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 AWD option with advanced technology 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.

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