Used Toyota RAV4 for Sale nearWickes, AR

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 $25,847, and its lowest point over the past year was $22,843. 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 pick if you want a practical crossover with broad appeal and a long track record of owner satisfaction. 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 the model’s generally easy-to-live-with character.

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

The main trade-offs center on engine power, ride quality, and interior polish in some years, especially when you compare recent models with more upscale rivals.

38.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota RAV4 models reliable?

The Toyota RAV4 earns steady praise from owners for reliability, comfort, and practicality, and expert reviews repeatedly reinforce its reputation as a dependable family vehicle. Across the years in the data, you also see recurring praise for fuel efficiency, spaciousness, and everyday ease of use.

• 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, that combination points to a model that tends to age well and remain a sensible long-term ownership choice.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 77.4% — 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 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 upgraded convenience content as the XLE, along with the Sport design theme.
• XSE: This Sport trim adds the larger rear spoiler and uses the slimmer electric shifter.
• Limited: This trim adds the slimmer electric shifter and sits among the top AWD trims.
• Woodland: This Rugged trim adds all-terrain tires on 18-inch wheels, standard AWD, a roof rack with cross bars, a tow hitch, small rectangular fog lights from Rigid Industries, and a higher ride height.
• GR Sport: This top Sport trim adds the first-ever GR Sport treatment and sits at the top of 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 can make it easier to find the right trim, color, and price. They also tend to sit near the sweet spot between newer features and used-car pricing.

What is the Toyota RAV4's resale value?

Most model years in the table are down year over year, which is good news if you want to buy used after the sharpest price moves have already passed. A few years are still rising, especially among newer examples, so pricing remains firmer there. Overall, the pattern shows a mix of softening and value retention rather than a uniform drop across the lineup.

The 2015, 2016, and 2017 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2024, 2023, and 2014 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 −2.9% versus a year ago, and the 2022 model is at −2.4%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 42.3% good and great deals, and the 2022 model has 38.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $32,002. The Toyota RAV4 offers a practical, easy-to-live-with character that has made it a long-running family favorite.

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 increase output 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: Every 2026 RAV4 comes with Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 as standard, and it adds adaptive cruise control with limited hands-free driving on certain highways, blind-spot monitors with rear cross-traffic alerts, an emergency stop system, and a safe-exit alert.
• 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

Compare 2026 Toyota RAV4 Trims

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

• Starting at $38,188
• Best MPG/MPGe: 47 city / 40 hwy
• Most Popular: LE AWD

Trim Overview

Prices updated weekly from CarGurus listings.

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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: $38,188 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 47 city / 40 hwy
• Inventory: 2,107 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.

• Avg. market price: $40,250 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 46 city / 39 hwy
• Inventory: 3,527 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: $41,962 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 47 city / 40 hwy
• Inventory: 1,644 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 all-wheel drive without breaking the bank.

• Avg. market price: $42,756 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 46 city / 39 hwy
• Inventory: 154 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 premium features and all-wheel drive.

• Avg. market price: $42,765 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 45 city / 38 hwy
• Inventory: 1,570 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, tech-forward option with all-wheel drive.

• Avg. market price: $47,377 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 43 city / 37 hwy
• Inventory: 82 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 luxurious, trail-ready vehicle with advanced features.

• Avg. market price: $50,222 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 43 city / 37 hwy
• Inventory: 1,307 listings — widest selection in the lineup
• View Limited AWD listings

Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — LE AWD

With 3,527 active listings, the LE AWD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — LE FWD

At $38,188 avg market price — below the lineup median of $42,756 — 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 MPG city.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 8, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.