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2020 Toyota RAV4 Trims Comparison

2020 RAV4 trim level differences

The 2020 RAV4 is available in six trim levels: LE, XLE, XLE Premium, Adventure, TRD Off-Road and Limited. Every trim level comes with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (203 horsepower, 184 lb-ft of torque) and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard on all trim levels aside from the Adventure and the TRD Off-Road, which get all-wheel drive. Otherwise, all-wheel drive is optional.

However, the LE and the XLE get RAV4's standard AWD system. The Adventure, the TRD Off-Road and the Limited possess an upgraded system with a torque-vectoring feature that can shift power distribution between the rear wheels to enhance traction when driving on dirt or snowy roads.

You might expect the RAV4 LE, as the base-level trim, to be sparsely equipped, but that's not the case. It comes standard with features such as LED headlights, a variety of driver safety aids (Toyota Safety Sense 2.0), a 7-inch touchscreen interface with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, a USB port and a six-speaker sound system.

The XLE adds more convenience features such as push-button start, keyless entry, a power-adjustable driver's seat, blind-spot monitoring, dual-zone automatic climate control, and more USB charging ports. Next up is the XLE Premium. It comes with bigger wheels, a slightly raised suspension, a sunroof, a power liftgate, simulated leather upholstery (SofTex), and soft-touch dashboard materials.

The Adventure is a bit special since it adds some styling flourishes along with its extra equipment. On top of the XLE Premium's contents (minus the sunroof and power liftgate), the Adventure has unique wheels, fender flares, taller roof rails, selectable terrain drive modes, hill descent control, and an 8-inch touchscreen, among a few other features.

The new TRD Off-Road model pushes the Adventure's features list further with all-terrain tires, an off-road-tuned suspension, unique black trim elements, the sunroof, the power liftgate and unique interior trim.

The Limited builds on the XLE Premium's equipment with chrome exterior trim and more interior upgrades such as heated front seats, a virtual rearview mirror, the 8-inch touchscreen, a navigation system, and a premium 11-speaker JBL audio system.

Some of the Limited's upgrades can be added to the Adventure, XLE Premium and XLE trim levels through a variety of packages. Other notable options, depending on the trim level, include a surround-view parking camera, a panoramic sunroof, a heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats, and wireless smartphone charging.

Which 2020 RAV4 trim does Edmunds recommend?

There really seems to be a RAV4 to fit any need and budget, but the XLE Premium trim strikes a good balance between features and price. Its power liftgate, in particular, is a worthwhile upgrade. The Adventure and the new TRD Off-Road trims are worthy picks if you're planning on at least occasional trips on dirt roads and trails.

Compare 2020 RAV4 trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Conway, AR
Vehicle
RAV4 Base
RAV4 XLE
RAV4 LE
RAV4 XLE Premium
RAV4 Adventure
RAV4 Limited
RAV4 TRD Off-Road
Vehicle
Base
2.5L 4cyl 8A
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XLE
2.5L 4cyl 8A
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3 for sale near you
LE
2.5L 4cyl 8A
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1 for sale near you
Adventure
2.5L 4cyl 8A
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Limited
2.5L 4cyl 8A
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TRD Off-Road
2.5L 4cyl 8A
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Section Title

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
optional
standard
optional
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
standard
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
optional
optional
standard
optional
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
cloth
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
Heated seats
Not Available
optional
Not Available
optional
optional
standard
optional
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
optional
optional
optional
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
optional
Not Available
standard
optional
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
N/A
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
203 hp @ 6,600 rpm
203 hp @ 6,600 rpm
203 hp @ 6,600 rpm
203 hp @ 6,600 rpm
203 hp @ 6,600 rpm
203 hp @ 6,600 rpm
203 hp @ 6,600 rpm
Engine torque
184 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm
184 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm
184 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm
184 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm
184 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm
184 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm
184 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm
Engine displacement
2.5 l
2.5 l
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
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
225/65R17
225/65R17
225/65R17
235/55R19
235/55R19
235/55R19
225/60R18
Wheel size
17 X 7.0-in
17 X 7.0-in
17 X 7.0-in
19 X 7.5-in
19 X 7.5-in
19 X 7.5-in
Wheel type
steel wheels
painted alloy wheels
steel wheels
chrome alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
chrome alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
27 / 35 / 30 MPG
27 / 35 / 30 MPG
27 / 34 / 30 MPG
27 / 35 / 30 MPG
25 / 33 / 28 MPG
27 / 35 / 30 MPG
25 / 32 / 27 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
14.5 gal.
14.5 gal.
14.5 gal.
14.5 gal.
14.5 gal.
14.5 gal.
14.5 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
392 / 508 miles
392 / 508 miles
392 / 493 miles
392 / 508 miles
363 / 479 miles
392 / 508 miles
363 / 464 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
36.1 ft.
36.1 ft.
36.1 ft.
37.4 ft.
37.4 ft.
37.4 ft.
37.4 ft.
Curb weight
3,370 lb.
3,380 lb.
3,490 lb.
3,380 lb.
3,615 lb.
3,485 lb.
3,655 lb.
Ground Clearance
8.4 in.
8.4 in.
8.4 in.
8.6 in.
8.6 in.
8.6 in.
8.6 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
73.0 in.
73.0 in.
73.0 in.
73.0 in.
73.4 in.
73.0 in.
73.4 in.
Height
67.0 in.
67.0 in.
67.0 in.
67.2 in.
68.6 in.
67.2 in.
68.6 in.
Length
180.9 in.
180.9 in.
180.9 in.
180.9 in.
181.5 in.
180.9 in.
181.5 in.
Wheelbase
105.9 in.
105.9 in.
105.9 in.
105.9 in.
105.9 in.
105.9 in.
105.9 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
37.6 cu. ft.
37.5 cu. ft.
37.6 cu. ft.
37.5 cu. ft.
37.6 cu. ft.
37.5 cu. ft.
37.6 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
69.8 cu. ft.
69.8 cu. ft.
69.8 cu. ft.
69.8 cu. ft.
69.8 cu. ft.
69.8 cu. ft.
69.8 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
37.7 in.
39.5 in.
37.7 in.
37.7 in.
Front Leg Room
41.0 in.
41.0 in.
41.0 in.
41.0 in.
41.0 in.
41.0 in.
41.0 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.8 in.
57.8 in.
57.8 in.
57.8 in.
57.8 in.
57.8 in.
57.8 in.
Rear Head Room
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
Rear Leg Room
37.8 in.
37.8 in.
37.8 in.
37.8 in.
37.8 in.
37.8 in.
37.8 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
56.4 in.
56.4 in.
56.4 in.
56.4 in.
56.4 in.
56.4 in.
56.4 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$38,558
$40,606
$41,037
$39,722
$44,011
$42,648
$45,251
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.51
$0.54
$0.55
$0.53
$0.59
$0.57
$0.6
Depreciation
$11,198
$12,476
$12,386
$11,109
$12,109
$13,180
$13,444
Financing
$4,182
$4,507
$4,392
$4,703
$5,072
$4,995
$5,631
Taxes & Fees
$1,927
$2,076
$2,023
$2,167
$2,337
$2,301
$2,594
Fuel
$7,353
$7,353
$7,353
$7,353
$7,882
$7,353
$8,176
Insurance
$5,564
$5,756
$5,723
$5,756
$7,077
$6,111
$6,211
Maintenance
$5,798
$5,902
$6,249
$6,098
$6,623
$6,172
$6,284
Repairs
$2,536
$2,536
$2,911
$2,536
$2,911
$2,536
$2,911
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Nutmeg, cloth
Black, cloth
Nutmeg, cloth
Black, cloth
Light Gray, cloth
Nutmeg, cloth
Black, cloth
Black, leatherette
Light Gray, leatherette
Nutmeg, leatherette
Black, leatherette
Mocha, leatherette
Black, leatherette
Light Gray, leatherette
Nutmeg, leatherette
Black, leatherette
Exterior
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue Flame
Super White
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Ruby Flare Pearl
Silver Sky Metallic
Blueprint
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue Flame
Super White
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Ruby Flare Pearl
Lunar Rock
Silver Sky Metallic
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue Flame
Super White
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Ruby Flare Pearl
Silver Sky Metallic
Blueprint
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue Flame
Super White
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Ruby Flare Pearl
Lunar Rock
Silver Sky Metallic
Lunar Rock/Ice Edge Roof
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue Flame
Midnight Black Metallic/Ice Edge Roof
Ruby Flare Pearl
Blue Flame/Ice Edge Roof
Lunar Rock
Blueprint
Midnight Black Metallic
Blizzard Pearl
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Ruby Flare Pearl
Silver Sky Metallic
Lunar Rock/Ice Edge Roof
Midnight Black Metallic
Super White
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Midnight Black Metallic/Ice Edge Roof
Ruby Flare Pearl
Magnetic Gray Metallic/Ice Edge Roof
Lunar Rock