Used 2017 Toyota RAV4 SUV Trims Comparison
Trim level differences
The RAV4 comes in LE, XLE, SE, Limited and Platinum trim levels. All are available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, and all are equipped with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (176 horsepower, 172 pound-feet of torque) and a six-speed automatic transmission. Accordingly, the decision on which trim level is right for you comes down to creature comforts rather than mechanical fortitude.
Which RAV4 trim does Edmunds recommend?
Like many such compact crossovers, the 2017 Toyota RAV4 is available with all-wheel drive. However, we give the nod to the front-wheel-drive variant unless you live in a frequently slick region or other such limited-traction environments. We recommend going for the XLE trim level, which offers a nice bump in equipment (such as improved seats and dual-zone climate control) over the base LE. We also prefer the XLE's 17-inch wheels to the less forgiving 18-inch wheels and tires found on the uplevel Limited trim.
Compare trims side-by-side
Comparing average pricing near
Benton Harbor, MI
| Vehicle | RAV4 LE | RAV4 XLE | RAV4 SE | RAV4 Limited | RAV4 Platinum |
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | optional | optional | standard | standard | standard |
| Satellite radio | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | Not Available | optional | standard | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Parking assistance | Not Available | optional | optional | optional | standard |
| Upholstery | cloth | cloth | leatherette | leatherette | leatherette |
| Heated seats | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard | standard |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Engine power | 176 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 176 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 176 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 176 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 176 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Engine torque | 172 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm | 172 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm | 172 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm | 172 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm | 172 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm |
| 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 | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Tire size | 225/65R17 | 225/65R17 | 235/55R18 | 235/55R18 | 235/55R18 |
| Wheel size | 17 X 6.5-in | 17 X 7.0-in | 18 X 7.5-in | 18 X 7.5-in | 18 X 7.5-in |
| Wheel type | steel wheels | alloy wheels | alloy wheels | alloy wheels | 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 | 23 / 30 / 26 MPG | 23 / 30 / 26 MPG | 23 / 30 / 26 MPG | 23 / 29 / 25 MPG | 23 / 29 / 25 MPG |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 366 / 477 miles | 366 / 477 miles | 366 / 477 miles | 366 / 461 miles | 366 / 461 miles |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 36.7 ft. | 36.7 ft. |
| Curb weight | 3,455 lb. | 3,485 lb. | 3,520 lb. | 3,520 lb. | 3,520 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | 6.1 in. | 6.1 in. | 6.1 in. | 6.1 in. | 6.1 in. |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | - | - | - | - | - |
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 72.6 in. | 72.6 in. | 72.6 in. | 72.6 in. | 72.6 in. |
| Height | 67.1 in. | 67.1 in. | 67.1 in. | 67.1 in. | 67.1 in. |
| Length | 183.5 in. | 183.5 in. | 183.5 in. | 183.5 in. | 183.5 in. |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in. | 104.7 in. | 104.7 in. | 104.7 in. | 104.7 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo Space | 38.4 cu. ft. | 38.4 cu. ft. | 38.4 cu. ft. | 38.4 cu. ft. | 38.4 cu. ft. |
| Front Head Room | 39.8 in. | 38.9 in. | 38.9 in. | 38.9 in. | 38.9 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 42.6 in. | 42.6 in. | 42.6 in. | 42.6 in. | 42.6 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.3 in. | 57.3 in. | 57.3 in. | 57.3 in. | 57.3 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 38.9 in. | 38.9 in. | 38.9 in. | 38.9 in. | 38.9 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 37.2 in. | 37.2 in. | 37.2 in. | 37.2 in. | 37.2 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.4 in. | 55.4 in. | 55.4 in. | 55.4 in. | 55.4 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® | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Average Cost Per Mile | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Depreciation | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Financing | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Taxes & Fees | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Fuel | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Insurance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Maintenance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Repairs | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Black, cloth | Nutmeg, cloth Ash, cloth Black, cloth | Black, leatherette Cinnamon, leatherette | Ash, leatherette Black, leatherette Cinnamon, leatherette Nutmeg, leatherette | Ash, leatherette Black, leatherette Nutmeg, leatherette |
| Exterior | Black Currant Metallic Silver Sky Metallic Electric Storm Blue Black Barcelona Red Metallic Magnetic Gray Metallic Super White Galactic Aqua Mica | Black Currant Metallic Silver Sky Metallic Electric Storm Blue Black Barcelona Red Metallic Magnetic Gray Metallic Super White Galactic Aqua Mica | Black Currant Metallic Silver Sky Metallic Electric Storm Blue Black Barcelona Red Metallic Magnetic Gray Metallic Super White Galactic Aqua Mica S-Code Black S-Code Electric Storm Blue S-Code Super White | Blizzard Pearl Black Currant Metallic Silver Sky Metallic Electric Storm Blue Black Barcelona Red Metallic Magnetic Gray Metallic Galactic Aqua Mica | Blizzard Pearl Silver Sky Metallic Magnetic Gray Metallic Galactic Aqua Mica |