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Home / 2017 Toyota RAV4 vs 2017 Toyota Highlander

2017 Toyota RAV4 vs 2017 Toyota Highlander

Are you looking for a crossover or SUV that is tailor-made for your family? With a diverse model lineup, the Toyota brand will deliver on all counts and the Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander reside at the head of the class. Learn more about the Toyota fan favorites with this in-depth 2017 Toyota RAV4 vs 2017 Toyota Highlander overview at J. Pauley Toyota.

The Toyota RAV4 is a pioneer in the compact crossover class and provides families with a nimble, versatile and capable platform that is perfect for family adventures. Available in five trim levels - LE, XLE, SE, Limited and Platinum - the 2017 Toyota RAV4 can be tailored to fit your budget and specifications. Toyota Highlander editions are available in five trim levels - LE, LE Plus, XLE, SE and Limited - that provide a best-in-class option in the midsize SUV segment. Armed with Toyota Safety Sense technology, both the Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander are IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award winners. Toyota Entune is a standard element across the brand and features a 6.1-inch touchscreen display, Bluetooth connectivity and a rearview camera.

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$24,910 Base MSRP $30,630
5 Passengers Passenger Space 7/8 Passengers
38.4/73.4 Cubic Feet Cargo Space 13.8/42.3/83.7 Cubic Feet
Yes Available Hybrid Yes

What Are the Differences Between the Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander?

Budget and price are key elements in the car-buying decision and will be an important factor when you explore this 2017 Toyota RAV4 vs 2017 Toyota Highlander review. Toyota RAV4 LE trim levels start at just $24,910 and will provide an elite level of utility, comfort and performance with a 176-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine under the hood that makes 23 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway. When equipped with Dynamic Torque Control AWD, the standard Toyota RAV4 LE starts at $26,310.

Base Toyota Highlander LE models employ a 185-horsepower 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine that achieves 24 mpg on the highway and starts at $30,630. When you upgrade to the all-new 295-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 engine with a Direct-Shift eight-speed automatic transmission, the Highlander LE makes 21 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway with a price tag that starts at $32,680. With the addition of Dynamic Torque Control AWD, the six-cylinder Toyota Highlander LE is priced at $34,140.

Tailor-made for the family on the go, the Toyota RAV4 makes room for five passengers in a spacious cabin that possesses 38.4 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row. With the 60/40 split-folding rear seats laid flat, the Toyota RAV4 provides a cavernous 73.4 cubic feet of cargo space. Toyota Highlander models possess third-row seating and make room for eight in standard configurations. When outfitted with luxurious second-row captain’s chairs, the Highlander provides peerless comfort for seven. Cargo space measurements for the Toyota Highlander stand at 13.8 cubic feet behind the third row, 42.3 cubic feet behind the second row and an available 83.7 cubic feet with the seats laid flat.

An element that sets the 2017 Toyota RAV4 and 2017 Toyota Highlander apart from competitors is the availability of a hybrid powertrain. Toyota RAV4 Hybrid editions employ a 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine and a high-torque electric motor to generate 194 horsepower. Married to a continuously variable transmission, the hybrid Toyota RAV4 makes 34 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway. Toyota Highlander Hybrid variants harness the power of the 3.5-liter V-6 engine and an electric motor to make 306 horsepower with fuel-economy ratings that stand at 30 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway.

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