Jeep Wrangler vs. Toyota RAV4 Prime
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Jeep Wrangler and Toyota RAV4 Prime 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 Jeep Wrangler and the Toyota RAV4 Prime.
When comparing the Jeep Wrangler's and the Toyota RAV4 Prime's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Wrangler has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Toyota RAV4 Prime has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Jeep Wrangler's and the Toyota RAV4 Prime's specifications and ratings, the Toyota RAV4 Prime is a better car than the Jeep Wrangler.
Pricing: A used 2025 Jeep Wrangler ranges from $41,946 to $68,355 while a used 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime is priced between $39,391 to $53,020. For a new model, the Jeep Wrangler's price is between $48,834 and $69,778, with the Toyota RAV4 Prime priced between $46,398 and $53,239.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Jeep Wrangler loses 37.9 percent of its value and the Toyota RAV4 Prime loses 34.8 percent of its value. This means the Toyota RAV4 Prime retains 3.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Jeep Wrangler.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Jeep Wrangler’s base engine makes 375 horsepower, and the Toyota RAV4 Prime base engine makes 302 horsepower. The Wrangler is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 365 miles. The RAV4 Prime is rated to deliver an average of 38 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 564 miles. This gives the Toyota RAV4 Prime the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Jeep Wrangler. Both models use electricity, regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are hybrid SUVs, the Toyota RAV4 Prime has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Jeep Wrangler has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear head room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota RAV4 Prime has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Toyota RAV4 Prime has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
48834 - 69778
Starting MSRP:
50695
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
48413
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
37800 - 60490
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
46398 - 53239
Starting MSRP:
43690
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
35591
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
28220 - 43690
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
55923
Price Range:
41946 - 68355
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
51507
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
40518 - 65239
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
46616
Price Range:
39391 - 53020
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
34790
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
31128 - 46616
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
129
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
15932
# Good or Great Deals:
59
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
19410
Depreciation %:
0.38286872
Resale Value $:
31285
Residual Value %:
0.61713128
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
0.38635449
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
0.32753242 - 0.55374955
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
15395
Depreciation %:
0.35236102
Resale Value $:
28295
Residual Value %:
0.64763898
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
0.35236102
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
0.35236102 - 0.35236102
Jeep Wrangler Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Toyota RAV4 Prime Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Wrangler
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota RAV4 Prime
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
10.0
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
6.5 - 13.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2016226315772536
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
2.2 - 7.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.01778127307415
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
2.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
1.8 - 16.6
Jeep Wrangler Rankings
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27 out of / 32Toyota RAV4 Prime Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 14Ranking
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2 out of / 17Ranking
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4 out of / 14Ranking
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35 out of / 36Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Jeep Wrangler Trim Levels
Backcountry 4xe, Rubicon 4xe, Rubicon X 4xe, Sahara 4xe, Sport S 4xe, Willys '41 4xe, Willys 4xe
Toyota RAV4 Prime Trim Levels
SE, XSE
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 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):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
375 hp @ 5250 rpm
Torque:
470 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.074 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
302 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 20 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
365 / 365 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
40 / 36 / 38
Range (city/hwy):
622 / 564 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
41.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.8 inches
Cargo Space:
27.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
67.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
131 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Cargo Space:
33.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
69.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
136.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5049 lbs
Width:
73.9 inches
Height:
73.5 inches
Length:
188.4 inches
Wheelbase:
118.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
10.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4235 lbs
Width:
73 inches
Height:
67 inches
Length:
180.9 inches
Wheelbase:
105.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/60R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
225/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat
Blue
Fathom Blue Pearl Coat / Hydro Blue Pearl Coat
Gray
Anvil Clear Coat / Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
Green
'41 / Mojito! Clear Coat
Orange
Joose
Red
Firecracker Red Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Blueprint
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Supersonic Red
White
Ice Cap
Silver
Silver Sky Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black
