2009 Toyota RAV4

At a Glance

Pricing $22,650 - $29,400
Drive Types FWD, AWD
Engines 2.5l I4, 3.5l V6
Transmissions A4, A5
Fuel Economy 19-22 (city), 26-28 (highway)

The Toyota RAV4 was one of the first compact SUVs on the market. Over time, it has grown considerably. The larger size allows for optional 3-row seating and optional V6 power. The base powertrain is a 179-bhp, 2.5L four-cylinder with a 4-speed automatic. With 269 horsepower, the optional 3.5l V6 has more power than anything else in the class. The availability of third row seating is unique in the segment, but the seats are only suitable for occasional usage and rob the RAV4 of utility. Toyota has all the bases covered with models; there are three trim levels, two engines, FWD, AWD, 5-passenger, and 7-passenger models. In addition, the RAV4 offers a dizzying number of packages and options. Toyota has recently started adding value packages to try and tame the complexity.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
RAV4 Base 2.5l I4 (179-bhp) A4 FWD $22,650
RAV4 Base 7p 2.5l I4 (179-bhp) A4 FWD $23,710
RAV4 Base 3.5l V6 (269-bhp) A5 FWD $24,685
RAV4 Base 7p 3.5l V6 (269-bhp) A5 FWD $25,525
RAV4 Base 2.5l I4 (179-bhp) A4 AWD $24,050
RAV4 Base 7p 2.5l I4 (179-bhp) A4 AWD $25,110
RAV4 Base 3.5l V6 (269-bhp) A5 AWD $26,085
RAV4 Base 7p 3.5l V6 (269-bhp) A5 AWD $26,925
RAV4 Sport 2.5l I4 (179-bhp) A4 FWD $24,350
RAV4 Sport 3.5l V6 (269-bhp) A5 FWD $26,280
RAV4 Sport 2.5l I4 (179-bhp) A4 AWD $25,750
RAV4 Sport 3.5l V6 (269-bhp) A5 AWD $27,680
RAV4 Limited 2.5l I4 (179-bhp) A4 FWD $25,330
RAV4 Limited 7p 2.5l I4 (179-bhp) A4 FWD $26,180
RAV4 Limited 3.5l V6 (269-bhp) A5 FWD $27,250
RAV4 Limited 7p 3.5l V6 (269-bhp) A5 FWD $28,000
RAV4 Limited 7p 2.5l I4 (179-bhp) A4 AWD $26,720
RAV4 Limited 2.5l I4 (179-bhp) A4 AWD $27,570
RAV4 Limited 7p 3.5l V6 (269-bhp) A5 AWD $28,650
RAV4 Limited 3.5l V6 (269-bhp) A5 AWD $29,400