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Is the 2024 Toyota RAV4 a good car?

Yes.

5 of 7checks

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20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.

RAV4 -2%-55%+150%Price vs predicted
Price vs predicted, 167 SUVs (2024). Orange: this car.
Checks for the 2024 Toyota RAV4
CheckResultNumber
Family carYes3 of 4 parts
First carYes5 of 5 parts
CommuterYes$92 vs $111 a month
SeniorsNo1 of 3 parts
Off-roadYes8.6 in, top 27%
Worth the moneyYes2% below predicted
Good buyNo1 beat it on all four

Is the RAV4 a good family car?

Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.

Family car check, 2024 Toyota RAV4
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Seats5 seats5 or moreN/AYes
Rear legroom37.8 inMedian 38.6 in172No
Rear headroom39.5 inMedian 38.7 in174Yes
Cargo behind the last row37.6 cu ftMedian 25.3 cu ft182Yes

Is the RAV4 a good first car?

Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.

First car check, 2024 Toyota RAV4
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Price$28,675Median $47,450187Yes
Horsepower203 hp169 hp to 355 hp188Yes
Length180.9 inMedian 190.5 in180Yes
Turning circle36.1 ftMedian 38.7 ft169Yes
Fuel cost per mile10.7 centsMedian 12.8 cents189Yes

Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.

Is the RAV4 a good commuter car?

Yes. $92 a month to commute. Class median $111.

Miles a month
867
This car
$92
Median of 189 SUVs
$111
Highway mpg
35 mpg, top 5% of 155

Is the RAV4 a good car for seniors?

No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.

Seniors check, 2024 Toyota RAV4
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Step-in height8.4 in clearance, 67.0 in tall7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.6 to 69.9 in tall164No
Front headroom37.7 inMedian 39.9 in172No
Turning circle36.1 ftMedian 38.7 ft169Yes

Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.

Is the RAV4 a good off-road vehicle?

Yes. 8.6 in clearance. Top 27% of 175 trucks and SUVs.

AWD or 4WD
Yes
Best trim for clearance
XLE Premium AWD, 8.6 in
Cohort
175 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims

Is the RAV4 worth the money?

Yes. Priced 2% below cars like it.

Price, LE FWD
$28,675
Predicted price
$29,242
Gap
-$567 (-2%)
Model error
14% median, 310 cars

Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2024 cars.

Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.

Is the RAV4 a good buy?

No. 1 rival costs less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.

Rivals that cost less and beat the RAV4 on all four
CarPriceFuel cost per mileMax cargoPower
RAV4 LE FWD$28,67510.7 cents69.8 cu ft203 hp
Kia Sportage Hybrid LX FWD$28,5907.4 cents73.7 cu ft227 hp

Compared with 1,114 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2024.

What this cannot tell you

No safety, reliability or insurance data.

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