Cadillac XT5 vs Toyota RAV4 Prime (2024)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$205
- XT5: 1.2 in more rear legroom, 93 lb-ft more torque.
- RAV4 Prime: 14 mpg better, 67 hp more.
- RAV4 Prime wins 5 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | XT5 | RAV4 Prime | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $45,290 | $45,085 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 235 hp | 302 hp | RAV4 Prime |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 165 lb-ft | XT5 |
| MPG combined | 24 mpg | 38 mpg | RAV4 Prime |
| EV range | N/A | 42 mi | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 63.0 cu ft | 63.2 cu ft to 69.8 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 30.0 cu ft | 33.5 cu ft | RAV4 Prime |
| Rear legroom | 39.0 in | 37.8 in | XT5 |
| Front legroom | 41.2 in | 41.0 in | About the same |
| Length | 189.6 in | 180.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.9 in | 73.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,915 lb | 4,235 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 1,000 lb | 2,500 lb | RAV4 Prime |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 8.0 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 7.2 s estimate | 5.7 s estimate | RAV4 Prime |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | XT5 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| XT5 Luxury FWD $43,895 | RAV4 Prime SE AWD $43,690 | $205 |
| RAV4 Prime SE AWD $43,690 | XT5 Luxury FWD $43,895 | $205 |
Cost to run
RAV4 Prime costs $4,570 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in share 50%.
| Cost | XT5 | RAV4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $45,290 | $45,085 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,600 | $872 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $9,600 | $5,235 |
| Total, 6 years | $54,890 | $50,320 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: RAV4 Prime wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | RAV4 Prime | 45% |
| Power | RAV4 Prime | 22% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | RAV4 Prime | 60% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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