2017 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2018 Toyota RAV4
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2017 Toyota RAV4 and 2018 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 2017 Toyota RAV4 and the 2018 Toyota RAV4.
When comparing the 2017 Toyota RAV4's and the 2018 Toyota RAV4's specifications and ratings, the 2017 Toyota RAV4 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2017 Toyota RAV4 and 2018 Toyota RAV4 have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2017 Toyota RAV4's and the 2018 Toyota RAV4's specifications and ratings, the 2017 Toyota RAV4 is a better car than the 2018 Toyota RAV4.
Pricing: A used 2017 Toyota RAV4 ranges from $13,219 to $23,782 while a used 2018 Toyota RAV4 is priced between $14,667 to $25,991.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2017 Toyota RAV4 and the 2018 Toyota RAV4 both lose 30.3 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 4 out of 19 Best Small SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 66 Best Crossover SUVs, the Toyota RAV4 is ranked 6 and the Toyota RAV4 is ranked 6 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Toyota RAV4 is 8.2 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2017 Toyota RAV4 and the 2018 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 477 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota RAV4 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
24410
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
23728
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
21995 - 25645
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
24660
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
24370
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
22550 - 27895
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
18328
Price Range:
13219 - 23782
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
14378
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
11916 - 18803
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
911
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
104548
# Good or Great Deals:
342
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
19975
Price Range:
14667 - 25991
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
16311
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
12871 - 23031
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1176
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
96480
# Good or Great Deals:
469
Toyota RAV4 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Toyota RAV4 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Toyota RAV4
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.0
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
3.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
1.6 - 7.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.312
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Toyota RAV4
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.0
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
4.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
2.6 - 8.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.312
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.3101047901296403
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 12.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.4527335532180663
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.9 - 14.0
Toyota RAV4 Rankings
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65 out of / 66Toyota RAV4 Rankings
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65 out of / 66Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2017 Toyota RAV4 Trim Levels
LE, Limited, Platinum, SE, XLE
2018 Toyota RAV4 Trim Levels
Adventure, LE, Limited, Platinum, SE, 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 / 25000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 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:
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:
Not yet available
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):
23 / 30 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
366 / 477 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
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):
23 / 30 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
366 / 477 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
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
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
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
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
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
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
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:
140.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3455 lbs
Width:
72.6 inches
Height:
67.1 inches
Length:
183.5 inches
Wheelbase:
104.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3455 lbs
Width:
72.6 inches
Height:
65.9 inches
Length:
183.5 inches
Wheelbase:
104.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.1 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
Electric Storm Blue
Brown
Black Currant Metallic
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Green
Galactic Aqua Mica
Red
Barcelona Red Metallic
Silver
Silver Sky Metallic
White
Super White
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Electric Storm Blue
Brown
Black Currant Metallic
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Green
Galactic Aqua Mica
Red
Ruby Flare Pearl
Silver
Silver Sky Metallic
White
Super White
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black
