Toyota RAV4 Toyota RAV4 2018 Lexus ES Lexus ES 2012

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Toyota RAV4 vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Toyota RAV4 vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,323

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $12,797

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,210

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $11,991

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4ES
TrimSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,790 $32,185 $30,905 $34,030 $34,750 $36,725
Base Invoice $26,919 $30,255 $28,897 $31,988 $32,491 $34,400
Advanced Technology Package 2,460 2,785        
Power Extra Value Package 1,010          
Floor mats     224 224    
Door sill trim plates     199 199    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.           4,065
Adaptive cruise control           1,500
Xenon HID headlights           815
Obstacle detection, rear           500
Heated front seats           640
Advanced Technology Package 2,189 2,479        
Power Extra Value Package 959          
Floor mats     139 139    
Door sill trim plates     179 179    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.           3,749
Adaptive cruise control           1,380
Xenon HID headlights           749
Obstacle detection, rear           460
Heated front seats           588
Options (change) 3,470 2,785 423 423 0 7,520
Options (change) 3,148 2,479 318 318 0 6,926
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 875
Total Price $33,255 $35,965 $32,323 $35,448 $35,745 $45,120
Total Invoice $31,062 $33,729 $30,210 $33,301 $33,486 $42,201

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Toyota RAV4 dealer quotes or Lexus ES dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,382
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,538
Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4ES
TrimSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTT6CVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 11576, 11?, 6?, 6576, 11300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18215/55-17
Total Price$33,255$35,965$32,323$35,448$35,745$45,120
Adjustments for Features-745-1,845-585-2,135-1,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,510$34,120$31,738$33,313$34,425$45,120
Cost Above Minimum$772$2,382$0$1,575$2,687$0
Total Invoice$31,062$33,729$30,210$33,301$33,486$42,201
Adjustments for Features-696-1,730-547-2,006-1,2370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,366$31,999$29,663$31,295$32,249$42,201
Cost Above Minimum$703$2,336$0$1,632$2,586$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4ES
TrimSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 $1100$1100
CVT $1000 $1000  
FWD$0 $0 $0$0
AWD $1700 $1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100 
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Power liftgate$350 $350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation     $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Around view cameras$500$500  $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan$25$25  $25 
Rear side airbags     $300
Rearview camera  $200$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40$40  
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation     $100
Rain-sensing wipers     $175
Rear air vents     $100
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass     $15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 $25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Tachometer$75 $75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces     $900
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power recliner, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0 
Wood trim     $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600$600$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100     
Total Value of Features$7,625$8,725$7,465$9,015$8,200$6,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$745$1,845$585$2,135$1,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-696-1,730-547-2,006-1,2370

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182012
ModelRAV4ES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in109.3 in
Length183.5 in191.1 in
Width72.6 in71.1 in
Height65.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.4 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.4 ft314.7 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 SE

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Around view cameras300No
Perimeter scan25No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Total Requested127565%
Total Not Requested67535%
Power Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SE

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Around view cameras300No
Perimeter scan25No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Total Requested152569%
Total Not Requested67531%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Toyota models.