2021 Toyota RAV4 trim levels explained
Base to top
$11,080
- 15 trims. $26,350 to $37,430.
- Base: LE FWD. Top: Hybrid Limited AWD.
- 2 more trims without a price.
All 17 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE FWD | $26,350 | $1,215 | 2.5L | 203 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 30 mpg | 5 |
| XLE FWD | $27,645 | $1,215 | 2.5L | 203 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 30 mpg | 5 |
| LE AWD | $27,750 | $1,215 | 2.5L 4cyl | 203 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 30 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid LE AWD | $28,900 | $1,215 | 2.5L 4cyl | 219 hp | AWD | CVT | 40 mpg | 5 |
| XLE AWD | $29,045 | $1,215 | 2.5L 4cyl | 203 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 29 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid XLE AWD | $30,195 | $1,215 | 2.5L 4cyl | 219 hp | AWD | CVT | 40 mpg | 5 |
| XLE Premium FWD | $30,350 | $1,215 | 2.5L | 203 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 30 mpg | 5 |
| XLE Premium AWD | $31,750 | $1,215 | 2.5L 4cyl | 203 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 29 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid XLE Premium AWD | $32,900 | $1,215 | 2.5L 4cyl | 219 hp | AWD | CVT | 40 mpg | 5 |
| Adventure AWD | $33,455 | $1,215 | 2.5L 4cyl | 203 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid XSE AWD | $34,850 | $1,215 | 2.5L 4cyl | 219 hp | AWD | CVT | 40 mpg | 5 |
| Limited FWD | $34,880 | $1,215 | 2.5L | 203 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 30 mpg | 5 |
| TRD Off-Road AWD | $36,080 | $1,215 | 2.5L 4cyl | 203 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Limited AWD | $36,280 | $1,215 | 2.5L 4cyl | 203 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | $37,430 | $1,215 | 2.5L 4cyl | 219 hp | AWD | CVT | 40 mpg | 5 |
| Prime SE AWD | Price N/A | $1,215 | 2.5L 4cyl | 302 hp | AWD | CVT | 38 mpg | 5 |
| Prime XSE AWD | Price N/A | $1,215 | 2.5L 4cyl | 302 hp | AWD | CVT | 38 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Gas trims
LE to XLE: +$1,295
LE FWD $26,350 to XLE FWD $27,645.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Blind spot warning, Smart key entry, Push-button start, Power driver seat, Heated mirrors, Alloy wheels, plus 1 more.
XLE to XLE Premium: +$2,705
XLE FWD $27,645 to XLE Premium FWD $30,350.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Power liftgate or trunk, Leather steering wheel.
XLE Premium to Adventure: +$1,705
XLE Premium AWD $31,750 to Adventure AWD $33,455.
- MPG: 29 mpg to 28 mpg.
Adds as standard: Hill descent control, Alarm system.
Adventure to Limited: +$2,825
Adventure AWD $33,455 to Limited AWD $36,280.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Power liftgate or trunk, Navigation, Premium audio, Front and rear parking sensors, Rear parking sensors, plus 1 more.
Limited to TRD Off-Road: -$200
Limited AWD $36,280 to TRD Off-Road AWD $36,080.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No added standard equipment listed.
Hybrid trims
Hybrid LE to Hybrid XLE: +$1,295
Hybrid LE AWD $28,900 to Hybrid XLE AWD $30,195.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Blind spot warning, Smart key entry, Push-button start, Power driver seat, Heated mirrors, Fog lights.
Hybrid XLE to Hybrid XLE Premium: +$2,705
Hybrid XLE AWD $30,195 to Hybrid XLE Premium AWD $32,900.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Power liftgate or trunk, Leather steering wheel.
Hybrid XLE Premium to Hybrid XSE: +$1,950
Hybrid XLE Premium AWD $32,900 to Hybrid XSE AWD $34,850.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Alarm system, Garage door opener, Alloy wheels.
Hybrid XSE to Hybrid Limited: +$2,580
Hybrid XSE AWD $34,850 to Hybrid Limited AWD $37,430.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Navigation, Premium audio, Fog lights.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Hybrid XSE AWD, $34,850. Optional from XLE FWD, $27,645.
- Heated steering wheel: optional from XLE FWD, $27,645.
- 360 camera: optional from Limited FWD, $34,880.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: XLE FWD, $27,645. Optional from LE FWD, $26,350.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: LE FWD, $26,350.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: XLE Premium FWD, $30,350. Optional from XLE FWD, $27,645.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Limited FWD, $34,880. Optional from Hybrid XSE AWD, $34,850.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Limited FWD, $34,880. Optional from XLE Premium FWD, $30,350.
- Heated rear seats: optional from Limited FWD, $34,880.
- Panoramic roof: optional from Hybrid XSE AWD, $34,850.
- Not on any trim: leather seats, a third row, remote start.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | LE | XLE | XLE Premium | Adventure AWD | Limited | TRD Off-Road AWD | Hybrid LE AWD | Hybrid XLE AWD | Hybrid XLE Premium AWD | Hybrid XSE AWD | Hybrid Limited AWD | Prime SE AWD | Prime XSE AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated front seats | N | O | O | O | S | O | N | O | O | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | O | O | O | O | O | N | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | O | O | N | N | N | N | O | N | O |
| Blind spot warning | O | S | S | S | S | S | O | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | O | S | O | S | S | N | O | S | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | N | N | S | O | N | N | N | O | S | N | O |
| Premium audio | N | N | O | N | S | O | N | N | O | O | S | N | O |
| Remote start | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | O | N | N | N | N | N | O | O | O |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | O | N | N | N | N | O | O | N | O |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: LE AWD, $27,750.
- Hybrid: Hybrid LE AWD, $28,900.
- The most hp: Hybrid LE AWD, 219 hp, $28,900.
- The best mpg: Hybrid LE AWD, 40 mpg, $28,900.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: Hybrid XLE Premium AWD, Prime SE AWD, Prime XSE AWD.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 14 trims. Median change: +$400.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| LE FWD | $25,950 | $26,350 | +$400 |
| XLE FWD | $27,245 | $27,645 | +$400 |
| LE AWD | $27,350 | $27,750 | +$400 |
| Hybrid LE AWD | $28,350 | $28,900 | +$550 |
| XLE AWD | $28,645 | $29,045 | +$400 |
| Hybrid XLE AWD | $29,645 | $30,195 | +$550 |
| XLE Premium FWD | $29,950 | $30,350 | +$400 |
| XLE Premium AWD | $31,350 | $31,750 | +$400 |
| Adventure AWD | $33,055 | $33,455 | +$400 |
| Hybrid XSE AWD | $34,300 | $34,850 | +$550 |
| Limited FWD | $34,480 | $34,880 | +$400 |
| TRD Off-Road AWD | $35,280 | $36,080 | +$800 |
| Limited AWD | $35,880 | $36,280 | +$400 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | $36,880 | $37,430 | +$550 |
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What this cannot tell you
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