Used Toyota RAV4 Prime for Sale nearMelrose Park, IL

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

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

The Toyota RAV4 Prime's current nationwide average price is $35,965, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $35,500 over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2022, 2023, and 2024 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Toyota RAV4 Prime a good car?

Yes — the Toyota RAV4 Prime earns strong marks from owners across the lineup, and the all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data. Drivers consistently praise its electric range, fuel efficiency, and versatile performance, along with its spacious, comfortable cabin.

Expert reviews rate the 2022 and 2021 models among the highest across all years. The main trade-offs called out by experts center on the transmission drone, brake-pedal feel, and lane-centering behavior.

36.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota RAV4 Prime models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Toyota RAV4 Prime for its strong performance, impressive electric range, and comfortable, roomy interior. Expert feedback also points to a well-rounded package with useful technology and everyday usability.

• Owners rate the Toyota RAV4 Prime between 4 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable when you verify maintenance history and battery-related service records.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 86.2% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Toyota Safety Sense 2.0
• Infotainment: 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Remote Connect and an 11-speaker JBL premium sound system
• Fuel efficiency: 38 mpg

Which Toyota RAV4 Prime trim should I buy?

The 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime offers these trims:

• SE: This trim gives you the core RAV4 Prime setup with the 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Bluetooth, satellite radio, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa compatibility, and the standard Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 suite. It suits you if you want the most accessible way into the model.
• XSE: This trim adds the larger 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a complimentary year of Remote Connect service, and an 11-speaker JBL premium sound system. It also serves as the best-value trim if you want the richer tech and more upscale feel.

What Toyota RAV4 Prime do most buyers choose?

The Toyota RAV4 Prime years with the most listings are 2023, 2024, and 2022.

Those higher-volume years tend to be the easiest to shop because you get more choices in color, mileage, and pricing. More listings also usually make it easier to compare deals and find the right combination of features.

What is the Toyota RAV4 Prime's resale value?

Prices are moving lower across every model year shown, which is good news if you're shopping used. The newer model years show the largest drops, while the older years are changing more gradually. That pattern gives you more room to find value in recent examples without giving up the RAV4 Prime's core appeal.

The 2021, 2022, and 2023 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Toyota RAV4 Prime safe?

• 2022: 8/10
• 2021: 8/10

Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 is standard on the RAV4 Prime.

For the safest used buy, the 2021 and 2022 models both post the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used Toyota RAV4 Prime now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2023 model is at −5.53% versus a year ago, and the 2022 model is at −3.15%.
• Deal availability: The 2023 model has 37% good and great deals, and the 2022 model has 36.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $35,872. The Toyota RAV4 Prime offers a spacious cabin, strong everyday versatility, and a well-rounded driving character that makes it easy to live with.

If you're buying used today, the 2023 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

How does the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime compare to the 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime:

• Pros: Impressive electric range, Easy-to-use technology, Excellent value for money.
• Cons: Minor transmission drone, Sticky brake pedal feel and response, Irritating lane-centering assist system.

2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid:

• Pros: Standard advanced safety features, Fuel-efficient, Stylish design.
• Cons: Brakes are touchy at low speeds, Small moonroof.

Our experts score the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime 8.2/10 and the 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid 8.5/10. The RAV4 Prime stands out for its electric range and value, while the CR-V Hybrid leans on standard safety features, fuel efficiency, and a stylish design. The CR-V Hybrid also has a lower average used price and far more listings, which may make it easier to shop.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.