Predicted Resale Value After 5 Years of Ownership: 48.6%
No vehicle on the planet has evolved better than the Toyota RAV4. All-new back in 2019, the RAV4 included the Hybrid model, which consistently logged better than 35 miles per gallon when we lived with it for over a year and really tested its mettle (and a deer in North Dakota tested its metal).
As the model years change to 2021, the RAV’s popularity grows, both in the general population and at KBB. This year alone, the non-hybrid RAV4 and the new RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid each won 2021 Best Buy Awards, and now the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid sits at the top of our Best Resale Value Award mountain. Clearly, the RAV is the best adapted to the current car-buying environment, and it is by far the best-seller in the compact SUV class.
Nobody in their right mind (or their left brain, for that matter) would dare sniff at an all-wheel-drive sport-ute rated at 41 mpg in the city. The 219-horsepower RAV4 Hybrid, however, also busts up another SUV cliché, one of performance. As we pointed out in our full review, “Considering that the RAV4 Hybrid accelerates relatively keenly for a small SUV, the Toyota’s impressive fuel efficiency is remarkable and a compelling reason for putting it on your shopping list.”
A 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid starts just under $30,000, but as you wade upward through the trim levels you can nick the $40,000 mark. Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 — a decent level of protection — comes standard at every level. Likewise, the RAV interior specializes in being straightforward and practical.
Has the 2021 Toyota RAV4 evolved? Absolutely, and it’s holding its value better than ever.
More 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
Build and price your own 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid to see this week’s Fair Purchase Price, 5-Year Cost to Own, and more, or check out the RAV4 Hybrid models for sale today at dealers near you.
You can also see more hybrids or check out the full list of this year’s Best Resale Value Awards winners.
2nd Place: 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid
Predicted resale value after 5 years of ownership: 44.2% of original sticker price
Still a legend among compact SUV fans, the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid checks all the boxes: style, comfort, safety, sportiness, quality, and long-term resale value. Learn more about the Accord or find one for sale near you.
3rd Place: 2021 Toyota Venza
Predicted resale value after 5 years of ownership: 42.5% of original sticker price
All-new this year, the 2021 Venza midsize 2-row SUV boasts standard all-wheel drive, and Toyota reliability, plus standard hybrid fuel-economy benefits. Learn more about the Venza or find one for sale near you.
