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2023 Toyota RAV4 vs 2023 Ford Explorer

2023 Ford Explorer
2023 Ford Explorer
$36,760MSRP
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2023 Toyota RAV4
2023 Toyota RAV4
$28,275MSRP
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2023 Ford Explorer
$36,760MSRP
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$28,275MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$36,760

MSRP

$28,275

Listings

573

Listings

239

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

Pros

  • Attractive styling

  • Freshly updated infotainment system

  • Multiple powertrain options

Cons

  • Fairly pedestrian performance

  • Not as spacious as some competitors

2023 Ford Explorer Reviews Summary

2023 Toyota RAV4 Reviews Summary

The RAV4 was last revised for 2019, and Toyota takes the if-it-ain’t-broke approach for the new model year, retaining the well-reviewed styling while updating the frequently maligned infotainment system of yesteryear.

This review focuses on the gas-powered RAV4. The RAV4 Hybrid and the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) RAV4 Prime are each covered separately.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.3L 300 hp I4

Engine

2.5L 203 hp I4

Drive Train

RWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

7

Seating Capacity

5

MPG City

21

MPG City

27

MPG Highway

28

MPG Highway

34
2023 Ford Explorer
2023 Ford Explorer
$36,760MSRP
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2023 Toyota RAV4
2023 Toyota RAV4
$28,275MSRP
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2023 Ford Explorer
$36,760MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2023 Toyota RAV4
$28,275MSRP
Overview
Overview
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Overview

MSRP
$36,760
$28,275
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.8

4.6

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Attractive styling

  • Freshly updated infotainment system

  • Multiple powertrain options

Cons

  • Fairly pedestrian performance

  • Not as spacious as some competitors

Summary

The RAV4 was last revised for 2019, and Toyota takes the if-it-ain’t-broke approach for the new model year, retaining the well-reviewed styling while updating the frequently maligned infotainment system of yesteryear.

This review focuses on the gas-powered RAV4. The RAV4 Hybrid and the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) RAV4 Prime are each covered separately.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.3L 300 hp I4
2.5L 203 hp I4
Drive Train
RWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
7
5
MPG City
21
27
MPG Highway
28
34

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