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2012 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2016 Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2016 Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,937

2012 Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $3,496

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,863

2012 Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $3,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimLimitedSELimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,330 $29,265 $31,510 $33,610
Base Invoice $23,684 $27,363 $29,461 $31,593
Floor mats 199   225 225
Rearview camera 475      
Bodyside moldings 199      
Remote start 529 499 499 499
Premium Plus Value Package 1,175      
Paint, special white 220   395 395
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation   1,310    
Cargo net   49 49 49
Roof rack crossbars   315 315 315
Cargo mat   95    
Floor mats 126   140 140
Rearview camera 424      
Bodyside moldings 125      
Remote start 380 310 310 310
Premium Plus Value Package 1,119      
Paint, special white 195   352 352
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation   1,165    
Cargo net   35 35 35
Roof rack crossbars   210 210 210
Cargo mat   59    
Options (change) 2,797 2,268 1,483 1,483
Options (change) 2,369 1,779 1,047 1,047
Destination 810 900 900 900
Total Price $28,937 $32,433 $33,893 $35,993
Total Invoice $26,863 $30,042 $31,408 $33,540

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2016 Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,196
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,061
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimLimitedSELimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine179hp I4176hp I4176hp I4150hp I4 H
TransmissionA4T6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6576, 11?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$28,937$32,433$33,893$35,993
Adjustments for Features0-1,385-3,760-5,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,937$31,048$30,133$30,683
Cost Above Minimum$0$915$0$550
Total Invoice$26,863$30,042$31,408$33,540
Adjustments for Features0-1,283-3,484-4,948
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,863$28,759$27,924$28,592
Cost Above Minimum$0$835$0$668

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Features Comparison: 2012 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2016 Toyota RAV4

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimLimitedSELimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
External spare tire shell$100   
Externally-mounted spare$0   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Surround sound $250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,040$4,425$6,800$8,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,385$3,760$5,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,283-3,484-4,948

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Specifications Comparison: 2012 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2016 Toyota RAV4

Model Year20122016
ModelRAV4RAV4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in104.7 in
Length181.1 in183.5 in
Width71.5 in72.6 in
Height66.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,361 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.2 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft373.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
2012 Toyota RAV4 Limited

Premium Plus Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested155061%
Total Not Requested100039%

Option Package Details
2016 Toyota RAV4 SE

Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
2016 Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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