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2014 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2015 Toyota RAV4

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2014 Toyota RAV4 and 2015 Toyota RAV4 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2014 Toyota RAV4 and the 2015 Toyota RAV4.

When we compare the 2014 Toyota RAV4's and the 2015 Toyota RAV4's specifications and ratings, the 2014 Toyota RAV4 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2014 Toyota RAV4 and 2015 Toyota RAV4 have the same fuel efficiency, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2014 Toyota RAV4's and the 2015 Toyota RAV4's specifications and ratings, the 2014 Toyota RAV4 is a better car than the 2015 Toyota RAV4.

Pricing: A used 2014 Toyota RAV4 ranges from $10,993 to $19,992 while a used 2015 Toyota RAV4 is priced between $11,994 to $20,999.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2014 Toyota RAV4 and the 2015 Toyota RAV4 both lose 28.7 percent of their value.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota RAV4 is 8.8 out of 10. Toyota RAV4 is ranked 2 out of 19 Best Small SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 39 Best SUVs with 3 Rows, the Toyota RAV4 is ranked 3 and the Toyota RAV4 is ranked 3 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. The Toyota RAV4 is also ranked 5 out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs while the Toyota RAV4 is ranked 5 out of 67 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Toyota RAV4 is 8.5 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2014 Toyota RAV4 and the 2015 Toyota RAV4 makes 176 horsepower. Both the RAV4 and the RAV4 are rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 493 miles. Both models use gasoline.

Safety Ratings: The Toyota RAV4 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$23,550

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

$23,328

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$20,150 - $27,680

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$23,680

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

$23,173

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$20,150 - $26,255

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$15,546

Price Range:

$10,993 - $19,992

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

$12,991

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$9,216 - $30,631

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

343

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

122,263

# Good or Great Deals:

126

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$16,623

Price Range:

$11,994 - $20,999

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

$13,241

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$10,060 - $17,781

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

616

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

108,396

# Good or Great Deals:

201

Toyota RAV4 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.8 / 10

Reliability:

8.5 / 10

Retained Value:

8.7 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10

Toyota RAV4 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.8 / 10

Reliability:

8.5 / 10

Retained Value:

8.7 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2014 Toyota RAV4

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

2.9

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

0.9

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

0.1 - 4.7

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

40.7%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 Toyota RAV4

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

3.9

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

1.8

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

0.8 - 4.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

40.7%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

4.1

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

3.7

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

0.9 - 16.6

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

4

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

3.5

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

0.9 - 10

Toyota RAV4 Rankings

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

1 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

1 / 21

Best Crossover SUVs Under $30k

1 / 20

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

1 / 19

Best Small SUVs Under $30k

1 / 14

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $30k

1 / 4

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 39

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 34

Best Small SUVs

2 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Towing

2 / 19

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

3 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 39

Most Reliable Small SUVs

3 / 19

Best Small SUVs for the Money

3 / 13

Best Crossover SUVs

5 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

5 / 30

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

5 / 19

Best Off-road Small SUVs

6 / 19

Best Family Small SUVs

6 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

7 / 19

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

8 / 39

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

9 / 67

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

9 / 19

Most Affordable Small SUVs

10 / 19

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

14 / 39

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

16 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

16 / 67

Best Family Crossover SUVs

16 / 67

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

16 / 19

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

18 / 39

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

19 / 39

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

19 / 19

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

19 / 19

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

22 / 59

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

25 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

29 / 39

Safest Crossover SUVs

30 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

32 / 39

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

33 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

34 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

35 / 39

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

36 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

37 / 39

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

38 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

45 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

65 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

66 / 67

Toyota RAV4 Rankings

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

1 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

1 / 21

Best Crossover SUVs Under $30k

1 / 20

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

1 / 19

Best Small SUVs Under $30k

1 / 14

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $30k

1 / 4

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 39

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 34

Best Small SUVs

2 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Towing

2 / 19

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

3 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 39

Most Reliable Small SUVs

3 / 19

Best Small SUVs for the Money

3 / 13

Best Crossover SUVs

5 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

5 / 30

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

5 / 19

Best Off-road Small SUVs

6 / 19

Best Family Small SUVs

6 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

7 / 19

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

8 / 39

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

9 / 67

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

9 / 19

Most Affordable Small SUVs

10 / 19

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

14 / 39

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

16 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

16 / 67

Best Family Crossover SUVs

16 / 67

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

16 / 19

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

18 / 39

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

19 / 39

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

19 / 19

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

19 / 19

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

22 / 59

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

25 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

29 / 39

Safest Crossover SUVs

30 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

32 / 39

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

33 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

34 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

35 / 39

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

36 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

37 / 39

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

38 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

45 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

65 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

66 / 67

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2014 Toyota RAV4 Trim Levels

LE, Limited, XLE

2015 Toyota RAV4 Trim Levels

LE, Limited, XLE

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

2 years / 25000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

2 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

176 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

172 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.051 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

1500 lbs

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

176 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

172 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.051 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

1500 lbs

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


24 / 31 / 26

Range (city/hwy):

382 / 493 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


24 / 31 / 26

Range (city/hwy):

382 / 493 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Internet Radio:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Internet Radio:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.8 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.6 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.3 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.9 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.4 inches

Cargo Space:

38.4 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

73.4 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

140.3 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.8 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.6 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.3 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.9 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.4 inches

Cargo Space:

38.4 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

73.4 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3435 lbs

Width:

72.6 inches

Height:

65.4 inches

Length:

179.9 inches

Wheelbase:

104.7 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.3 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3435 lbs

Width:

72.6 inches

Height:

65.4 inches

Length:

179.9 inches

Wheelbase:

104.7 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.3 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

P225/65R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

P225/65R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Black

Blue

Blue Crush Metallic / Shoreline Blue Pearl

Brown

Pyrite Mica

Gray

Magnetic Gray Metallic

Red

Barcelona Red Metallic

Silver

Classic Silver Metallic

White

Blizzard Pearl / Super White

Orange

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Black

Blue

Blue Crush Metallic

Brown

Pyrite Mica

Gray

Magnetic Gray Metallic

Red

Barcelona Red Metallic

Silver

Classic Silver Metallic

White

Super White

Orange

Hot Lava

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Ash

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Ash

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