Used Toyota RAV4 for Sale nearKnoxville, TN

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 $25,715, and its lowest point over the past year was $22,852. 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-car choice if you want a practical, efficient, and easy-to-live-with crossover with broad 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 practicality also come up again and again, along with a ride that works well for family use and commuting.

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

The main trade-offs center on engine power, ride quality in some years, and cabin materials or feature content that can feel plain compared with more upscale rivals.

38.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota RAV4 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Toyota RAV4 for reliability, comfort, and fuel efficiency, and expert reviews repeatedly reinforce its practical, easy-to-live-with character. Across the years in the data, it also earns strong marks for spaciousness and everyday usefulness.

• Owners rate the Toyota RAV4 between 4.4 and 4.9 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture looks reassuring, especially if you choose a well-kept example with a clean history and a strong maintenance record.

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 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, an enhanced 10.5-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a built-in dash cam
• 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 brings the standard screens, push-button start, three USB ports, cloth upholstery, and manually adjustable seats.
• XLE: A strong value choice that adds a power driver’s seat, heated front seats, and five USB ports.
• SE: The base trim in the Sport line, with the same value-focused equipment set and a sportier presentation.
• XSE: A sportier trim with the slimmer electric shifter and the larger 12.9-inch touchscreen available.
• Limited: A higher-end trim with the slimmer electric shifter and the larger 12.9-inch touchscreen available.
• Woodland: The Rugged trim with all-terrain tires, AWD, a roof rack with cross bars, a tow hitch, small rectangular fog lights from Rigid Industries, and ground clearance raised from 8.1 to 8.5 inches.
• GR Sport: The first-ever GR Sport adds the Sport design theme and stands out as the most performance-focused version in the lineup.

What Toyota RAV4 do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which usually means more color, trim, and price choices. They also sit close enough to new-car pricing to feel current while still offering used-car value.

What is the Toyota RAV4's resale value?

Most model years in this set are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want prices to work in your favor. A few years are still rising, so the market is not moving in one direction across the board. The spread also shows that newer examples can still command strong prices even when older ones soften.

The 2017 and 2021 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2024, 2014, and 2023 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 −1.92% versus a year ago, and the 2022 model is at −2.31%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 41.9% good and great deals, and the 2022 model has 37.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $31,653. The Toyota RAV4 offers a practical, easy-to-live-with character that makes it a strong everyday family SUV.

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 Toyota introduced a new operating system called Arene that’s more responsive, quicker to load, and has crisper graphics.
• Safety: Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 pulls from a wider view for cameras and a broader detection range for radar, and it includes adaptive cruise control with limited hands-free driving on certain highways, blind-spot monitors with rear cross-traffic alerts, and an emergency stop system.
• Starting price: Toyota says pricing will start in the low $30,000s when the RAV4 goes on sale this fall.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 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.

How does the 2025 Toyota RAV4 compare to the 2025 Honda CR-V?

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

Compare 2026 Toyota RAV4 Trims in Knoxville, TN

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 $41,200
• 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 paying for extra features.

• Avg. market price: $41,200 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 47 city / 40 hwy
• Inventory: 159 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 stepping up to a higher price point.

• Avg. market price: $41,200 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 46 city / 39 hwy
• Inventory: 176 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 the AWD price premium.

• Avg. market price: $41,200 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 47 city / 40 hwy
• Inventory: 127 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 AWD option with added tech features.

• Avg. market price: $41,200 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 46 city / 39 hwy
• Inventory: 22 listings
• 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: $41,200 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 45 city / 38 hwy
• Inventory: 64 listings
• 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: $41,200 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 43 city / 37 hwy
• Inventory: 10 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 luxury features for serious adventures.

• Avg. market price: $41,200 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 43 city / 37 hwy
• Inventory: 71 listings
• View Limited AWD listings

Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — LE AWD

With 176 active listings, the LE AWD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — LE FWD

At $41,200 avg market price — below the lineup median of $41,200 — it's the most accessible entry point.

Browse LE FWD listings

Best for Fuel Economy — LE FWD

The LE FWD offers the best fuel economy in the lineup with 47/40 MPG.

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