2009 Toyota RAV4

At a Glance

Pricing $22,475 - $29,535
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 $22,475
RAV4 Base 7p 2.5l I4 (179-bhp) A4 FWD $23,565
RAV4 Base 3.5l V6 (269-bhp) A5 FWD $24,510
RAV4 Base 7p 3.5l V6 (269-bhp) A5 FWD $25,350
RAV4 Base 2.5l I4 (179-bhp) A4 AWD $23,875
RAV4 Base 7p 2.5l I4 (179-bhp) A4 AWD $24,965
RAV4 Base 3.5l V6 (269-bhp) A5 AWD $25,910
RAV4 Base 7p 3.5l V6 (269-bhp) A5 AWD $26,750
RAV4 Sport 2.5l I4 (179-bhp) A4 FWD $24,175
RAV4 Sport 3.5l V6 (269-bhp) A5 FWD $26,105
RAV4 Sport 2.5l I4 (179-bhp) A4 AWD $25,575
RAV4 Sport 3.5l V6 (269-bhp) A5 AWD $27,505
RAV4 Limited 2.5l I4 (179-bhp) A4 FWD $25,465
RAV4 Limited 7p 2.5l I4 (179-bhp) A4 FWD $26,315
RAV4 Limited 3.5l V6 (269-bhp) A5 FWD $27,385
RAV4 Limited 7p 3.5l V6 (269-bhp) A5 FWD $28,195
RAV4 Limited 2.5l I4 (179-bhp) A4 AWD $26,855
RAV4 Limited 7p 2.5l I4 (179-bhp) A4 AWD $27,705
RAV4 Limited 3.5l V6 (269-bhp) A5 AWD $28,785
RAV4 Limited 7p 3.5l V6 (269-bhp) A5 AWD $29,535