Is the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime a good car?
Yes.
6 of 6checks
- Passes every check with data.
- Not enough data: good buy.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 5 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $63 vs $116 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.2 in, top 42% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 26% below predicted |
| Good buy | Not enough data | N/A |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the RAV4 Prime a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 37.8 in | Median 38.2 in | 131 | No |
| Rear headroom | 39.5 in | Median 38.9 in | 131 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 33.5 cu ft | Median 22.9 cu ft | 140 | Yes |
Is the RAV4 Prime a good first car?
Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $38,350 | Median $39,195 | 144 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 302 hp | 155 hp to 349 hp | 145 | Yes |
| Length | 180.9 in | Median 188.6 in | 136 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 36.1 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 7.3 cents | Median 13.3 cents | 143 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the RAV4 Prime a good commuter car?
Yes. $63 a month to commute. Class median $116.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $63
- Median of 143 SUVs
- $116
- Highway mpg
- 33 mpg, top 9% of 137
Is the RAV4 Prime a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.0 in clearance, 67.0 in tall | 7.3 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.8 to 69.8 in tall | 123 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 37.7 in | Median 39.8 in | 134 | No |
| Turning circle | 36.1 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the RAV4 Prime a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 8.2 in clearance. Top 42% of 132 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- XSE AWD, 8.2 in
- Cohort
- 132 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the RAV4 Prime worth the money?
Yes. Priced 26% below cars like it.
- Price, SE AWD
- $38,350
- Predicted price
- $51,584
- Gap
- -$13,234 (-26%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 277 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2021 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the RAV4 Prime a good buy?
Not enough data.
What this cannot tell you
No safety, reliability or insurance data.
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