2021 Toyota RAV4 Trims Comparison
2021 RAV4 trim level differences
The 2021 RAV4 is available in six trim levels: LE, XLE, XLE Premium, Adventure, TRD Off-Road and Limited. All come with a 203-horsepower four-cylinder engine paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard on most of the trim levels, and those offer all-wheel drive as an option. The Adventure and the TRD Off-Road come standard with an upgraded all-wheel-drive system that can enhance traction on loose and slippery surfaces.
Which 2021 RAV4 trim does Edmunds recommend?
The RAV4 in midrange XLE Premium trim gets our recommendation. It has enough features and interior upgrades to make it look and feel nicer than supporting models, and delivers it all at a sensible price.
Compare 2021 RAV4 trims side-by-side
Comparing average pricing near
Spring, TX
| Vehicle | RAV4 LE | RAV4 XLE | RAV4 XLE Premium | RAV4 Adventure | RAV4 Limited | RAV4 TRD Off-Road |
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard | optional |
| Satellite radio | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Parking assistance | Not Available | Not Available | optional | Not Available | standard | optional |
| Upholstery | cloth | cloth | leatherette | leatherette | leatherette | leatherette |
| Heated seats | Not Available | optional | optional | optional | standard | optional |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | optional | optional | optional |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | Not Available | optional | standard | optional | standard | standard |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Country of final assembly | Canada | Canada | Canada | Canada | Canada | Canada |
| Drivetrain | all 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 |
| 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 |
| Engine displacement | 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 |
| 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 |
| Tire size | 225/65R17 | 225/65R17 | 235/55R19 | 235/55R19 | 235/55R19 | 225/60R18 |
| Wheel size | 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 | 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 |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 27 / 35 / 30 MPG | 28 / 35 / 30 MPG | 28 / 35 / 30 MPG | 25 / 33 / 28 MPG | 27 / 35 / 30 MPG | 25 / 32 / 28 MPG |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | 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. |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 392 / 508 miles | 406 / 508 miles | 406 / 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 |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 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. | 3,380 lb. | 3,615 lb. | 3,485 lb. | 3,655 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | 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. | 73.4 in. | 73.0 in. | 73.4 in. |
| Height | 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. | 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. |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo Space | 37.6 cu. ft. | 37.5 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. |
| Front Head Room | 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. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 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. |
| Rear Leg Room | 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. |
| Section Title | 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® | $37,835 | $39,065 | $39,110 | $42,954 | $42,564 | $43,062 |
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.5 | $0.52 | $0.52 | $0.57 | $0.57 | $0.57 |
| Depreciation | $9,560 | $10,294 | $9,447 | $10,581 | $12,198 | $11,171 |
| Financing | $3,996 | $4,206 | $4,588 | $4,900 | $4,957 | $5,417 |
| Taxes & Fees | $1,673 | $1,743 | $1,871 | $1,976 | $1,995 | $2,149 |
| Fuel | $7,380 | $7,380 | $7,380 | $7,911 | $7,380 | $7,911 |
| Insurance | $6,690 | $6,753 | $6,753 | $7,671 | $6,886 | $6,949 |
| Maintenance | $6,352 | $6,505 | $6,887 | $7,408 | $6,964 | $6,958 |
| Repairs | $2,184 | $2,184 | $2,184 | $2,507 | $2,184 | $2,507 |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Nutmeg, cloth Black, cloth | Nutmeg, cloth Black, cloth Light Gray, cloth | Nutmeg, leatherette Light Gray, leatherette Black, leatherette | Mocha, leatherette Black, leatherette | Nutmeg, leatherette Light Gray, leatherette Black, leatherette | Black, leatherette |
| Exterior | Magnetic Gray Metallic Midnight Black Metallic Silver Sky Metallic Blue Flame Super White Ruby Flare Pearl | Magnetic Gray Metallic Midnight Black Metallic Silver Sky Metallic Blue Flame Blueprint Super White Lunar Rock Ruby Flare Pearl | Blizzard Pearl Magnetic Gray Metallic Midnight Black Metallic Silver Sky Metallic Blue Flame Blueprint Lunar Rock Ruby Flare Pearl | Lunar Rock/Ice Edge Roof Midnight Black Metallic/Ice Edge Roof Blue Flame/Ice Edge Roof Midnight Black Metallic Blue Flame Lunar Rock Ruby Flare Pearl | Magnetic Gray Metallic Midnight Black Metallic Silver Sky Metallic Blizzard Pearl Blueprint Ruby Flare Pearl | Lunar Rock/Ice Edge Roof Midnight Black Metallic/Ice Edge Roof Magnetic Gray Metallic Midnight Black Metallic Super White Lunar Rock Magnetic Gray Metallic/Ice Edge Roof Ruby Flare Pearl |