Used 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SUV Trims Comparison
Trim level differences
The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid comes in five trim levels: LE, XLE, XLE Premium (new for 2021), XSE and Limited. All five are powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine paired to an electric motor with a continuously variable automatic transmission. A second electric motor powers the rear wheels when traction is necessary, meaning every RAV4 Hybrid comes standard with all-wheel drive. Altogether, the hybrid powertrain makes 219 horsepower.
Which RAV4 Hybrid trim does Edmunds recommend?
We suggest going with the new XLE Premium trim level. It's less expensive than the XSE (last year's recommendation) and still packs a good mix of features. You don't get the sporty looks or retuned suspension, but we think it's worth the trade-offs given the savings.
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Comparing average pricing near
Dalton, GA
| Vehicle | RAV4 Hybrid LE | RAV4 Hybrid XLE | RAV4 Hybrid XLE Premium | RAV4 Hybrid XSE | RAV4 Hybrid Limited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | Editors' Pick XLE Premium 2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT See all RAV4 Hybrid XLE Premium for sale15 for sale near you | ||||
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | Not Available | Not Available | optional | optional | standard |
| Satellite radio | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Parking assistance | Not Available | Not Available | optional | optional | standard |
| Upholstery | cloth | cloth | leatherette | leatherette/cloth | leatherette |
| Heated seats | Not Available | optional | Not Available | standard | standard |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | optional |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | Not Available | optional | standard | standard | standard |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Engine power | 219 hp @ 5,300 rpm | 219 hp @ 5,300 rpm | 219 hp @ 5,300 rpm | 219 hp @ 5,300 rpm | 219 hp @ 5,300 rpm |
| Engine torque | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Engine displacement | 2.5 l | 2.5 l | 2.5 l | 2.5 l | 2.5 l |
| Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Tire size | 225/65R17 | 225/65R17 | 225/60R18 | 225/60R18 | 225/60R18 |
| Wheel size | 17 X 7.0-in | 17 X 7.0-in | 18 X 7.0-in | 18 X 7.0-in | 18 X 7.0-in |
| Wheel type | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | chrome alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | chrome alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 41 / 38 / 40 MPG | 41 / 38 / 40 MPG | 41 / 38 / 40 MPG | 41 / 38 / 40 MPG | 41 / 38 / 40 MPG |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 595 / 551 miles | 595 / 551 miles | 595 / 551 miles | 595 / 551 miles | 595 / 551 miles |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 36.1 ft. | 36.1 ft. | 36.1 ft. | 36.1 ft. | 36.1 ft. |
| Curb weight | 3,690 lb. | 3,775 lb. | 3,755 lb. | 3,755 lb. | 3,780 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | 8.1 in. | 8.1 in. | 8.1 in. | 8.1 in. | 8.1 in. |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | - | - | - | - | - |
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 73.0 in. | 73.0 in. | 73.0 in. | 73.0 in. | 73.0 in. |
| Height | 67.0 in. | 67.0 in. | 67.0 in. | 67.0 in. | 67.0 in. |
| Length | 180.9 in. | 180.9 in. | 180.9 in. | 180.9 in. | 180.9 in. |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in. | 105.9 in. | 105.9 in. | 105.9 in. | 105.9 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo Space | 37.6 cu. ft. | 37.5 cu. ft. | 37.5 cu. ft. | 37.6 cu. ft. | 37.6 cu. ft. |
| Front Head Room | 39.5 in. | 39.5 in. | 37.7 in. | 37.7 in. | 37.7 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 41.0 in. | 41.0 in. | 41.0 in. | 41.0 in. | 41.0 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.8 in. | 57.8 in. | 57.8 in. | 57.8 in. | 57.8 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 39.5 in. | 39.5 in. | 39.5 in. | 39.5 in. | 39.5 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 37.8 in. | 37.8 in. | 37.8 in. | 37.8 in. | 37.8 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.4 in. | 56.4 in. | 56.4 in. | 56.4 in. | 56.4 in. |
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
| True Cost to Own® | $41,385 | $41,688 | $43,645 | $44,819 | $44,892 |
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.55 | $0.56 | $0.58 | $0.6 | $0.6 |
| Depreciation | $10,797 | $10,794 | $12,040 | $12,448 | $12,398 |
| Financing | $5,199 | $5,404 | $5,606 | $5,975 | $6,051 |
| Taxes & Fees | $3,310 | $3,437 | $3,561 | $3,788 | $3,835 |
| Fuel | $6,132 | $6,132 | $6,132 | $6,132 | $6,132 |
| Insurance | $7,040 | $7,040 | $7,151 | $7,151 | $7,151 |
| Maintenance | $6,557 | $6,531 | $6,805 | $6,975 | $6,975 |
| Repairs | $2,350 | $2,350 | $2,350 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Black, cloth | Light Gray, cloth Black, cloth | Light Gray, leatherette Black, leatherette | Black/Blue, leatherette/cloth | Light Gray, leatherette Black, leatherette |
| Exterior | Silver Sky Metallic Ruby Flare Pearl Magnetic Gray Metallic Blue Flame Midnight Black Metallic Super White | Silver Sky Metallic Ruby Flare Pearl Magnetic Gray Metallic Lunar Rock Blueprint Blue Flame Midnight Black Metallic Super White | Silver Sky Metallic Ruby Flare Pearl Magnetic Gray Metallic Lunar Rock Blueprint Blue Flame Midnight Black Metallic Super White | Silver Sky Metallic/Midnight Black Metallic Roof Magnetic Gray Metallic/Midnight Black Metallic Roof Blueprint/Midnight Black Metallic Roof Blizzard Pearl/Midnight Black Metallic Roof | Silver Sky Metallic Ruby Flare Pearl Magnetic Gray Metallic Blueprint Blizzard Pearl Midnight Black Metallic |