A 2021 Toyota RAV4 still asks 60% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 87 suvs we price, that ranks #12, above the 46% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 1 (−23.4%), after which losses ease to about 7.7% a year. Mileage costs it 41%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 1,562 listings.
Toyota RAV4 value by year
The newest RAV4 at under half the 2026 price is the 2018, with a median asking price of $17,900 (43% of it).
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $39,990 | $45,990 | 11 | |
| 2025 | $27,900 | $38,526 | 93 | |
| 2024 | $21,999 | $39,244 | 76 | |
| 2023 | $23,605 | $37,249 | 55 | |
| 2022 | $16,994 | $33,200 | 60 | |
| 2021 | $16,500 | $31,999 | 77 | |
| 2020 | $16,900 | $30,240 | 66 | |
| 2019 | $15,500 | $26,995 | 55 | |
| 2018 | $12,900 | $22,961 | 93 | |
| 2017 | $12,645 | $21,900 | 84 | |
| 2016 | $11,500 | $19,795 | 81 | |
| 2015 | $9,400 | $16,988 | 95 | |
| 2014 | $8,000 | $15,995 | 62 | |
| 2013 | $7,300 | $15,724 | 94 | |
| 2012 | $4,500 | $13,900 | 75 | |
| 2011 | $5,500 | $13,700 | 82 | |
| 2010 | $4,200 | $10,616 | 60 | |
| 2009 | $4,995 | $12,143 | 61 | |
| 2008 | $3,590 | $9,995 | 62 | |
| 2007 | $2,950 | $9,995 | 61 | |
| 2006 | $2,500 | $8,800 | 27 | |
| 2005 | $2,999 | $7,500 | 21 | |
| 2004 | $1,600 | $6,900 | 23 | |
| 2003 | $1,750 | $6,500 | 15 | |
| 2002 | $2,900 | $6,495 | 12 | |
| 2001 | $2,500 | $7,995 | 9 | |
| 2000 | $1,995 | $7,999 | 12 | |
| 1999 | $1,800 | $5,995 | 14 | |
| 1998 | $1,200 | $7,500 | 8 | |
| 1997 | $3,000 | $5,195 | 8 | |
| 1996 | $2,400 | $7,000 | 10 |
How the Toyota RAV4 depreciates
The newest Toyota RAV4 has a median asking price of $41,774; a 30-year-older one runs about $4,000 — roughly 90% lost over 30 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Toyota RAV4 hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Jeep Wrangler keeps 56%, the Honda CR-V 59% and the Honda Pilot 47%, against 60% for the RAV4. The RAV4 holds value better than the Jeep Wrangler, Honda CR-V and Honda Pilot.
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Adjust your Toyota RAV4 value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Toyota RAV4 about 41% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2026 Toyota RAV4: a dealer trade-in offer is around $39,990, selling private-party nets about $41,774, and a lot asks near $45,990 — a $6,000 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the RAV4 costs a median 6% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 8 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Toyota RAV4 price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $43,000 (7) | $44,211 (46) | +3% |
| 2025 | $31,000 (35) | $32,448 (196) | +5% |
| 2024 | $28,900 (39) | $31,998 (174) | +11% |
| 2023 | $32,425 (30) | $29,950 (125) | −8% |
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Toyota RAV4 value FAQ
How much is a Toyota RAV4 worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $2,650 to $41,774 across 31 model years. A 2026 is worth about $41,774, the median of 11 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Toyota RAV4's value?
Among RAV4s from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $32,875, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $14,969; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 41%.
Which Toyota RAV4 year is the best value?
The newest RAV4 at under half the 2026 price is the 2018, with a median asking price of $17,900 (43% of it).
Is a Toyota RAV4 cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 6% more, across 8 recent model years in our listings.
Does the RAV4 hold value better than the Jeep Wrangler?
Yes: over 5 years the RAV4 keeps 60% of its value and the Jeep Wrangler 56%, by the median asking prices of the 2026 and 2021 model years.
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