Tucson starts $2,401 lower. RAV4 wins efficiency by 2.8 L/100 km. Tucson gives you 735 L more cargo room. RAV4 reaches 7 core tracked features at the top trim. The highlighted cells below show the winner, and the edge column tells you by how much.
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Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
$37,500
LE
$35,099
Preferred AWD
$45,740
5 tracked trims
$43,759
5 tracked trims
| Metric | Toyota RAV4 | Hyundai Tucson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $37,500 LE | $35,099 Preferred AWD | $2,401 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $45,740 5 tracked trims | $43,759 5 tracked trims | $1,981 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 6.0 L/100 km XSE | 8.8 L/100 km Preferred AWD | 2.8 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 1,070 L Best published cargo figure | 1,805 L Best published cargo figure | 735 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | 1,588 kg Highest rated trim in ladder | 907 kg Highest rated trim in ladder | 681 kg more |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 6 features Woodland at $47,000 | 3 features N Line Hybrid AWD at $43,799 | +3 features |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 7 features Limited at $52,000 | 3 features Ultimate Plug-in Hybrid at $53,299 | +4 features |
Safety and warranty still deserve a final check: Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 and 3 yr / 60,000 km for Toyota RAV4, versus Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 and 5 yr / 100,000 km for Hyundai Tucson.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
—
Doesn’t reach it
$35,099
Preferred AWD
Hyundai features: 12.3" touchscreen display audio; HTRACTM All-Wheel Drive; Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with stop-and-go capability; Smart proximity key with push-button ignition; BlueLink® connected car system; Smartstream 2.5L GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder engine
$37,500
LE
Blind Spot Monitoring System (BSM) with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) and Safe Exit Alert (SEA)
$35,099
Preferred AWD
Blind Spot-Collision Warning
$37,500
LE
Lane Departure Alert (LDA)
—
Doesn’t reach it
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
—
Doesn’t reach it
$38,799
Preferred AWD with Trend Package
Wireless Charging Pad
Off-Road
Hardware that changes what the vehicle can do off pavement or under load.
$47,000
Woodland
Exclusive to Woodand 18” Black Wheels with All-Terrain Tires, Rigid Industries® LED Fog Lamps, and Bridge-style Roof Rails and Cross Bars
—
Doesn’t reach it
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
$41,300
XLE
Leather-Wrapped Heated Steering Wheel
$35,099
Preferred AWD
Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel
$37,500
LE
6-speaker Audio System
$43,799
N Line Hybrid AWD
Bose premium audio system with 8-speakers
$41,300
XLE
Panoramic Moonroof
$38,799
Preferred AWD with Trend Package
Panoramic sunroof
$50,900
XSE
Driver Seat Memory System
$47,799
Ultimate Hybrid
Driver's Integrated Memory System (IMS) for seat position
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
| Equipment | Toyota RAV4 | Hyundai Tucson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Adaptive cruise controlExpanded Only Tucson reaches adaptive cruise control. | — Doesn’t reach it | $35,099 Preferred AWD Hyundai features: 12.3" touchscreen display audio; HTRACTM All-Wheel Drive; Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with stop-and-go capability; Smart proximity key with push-button ignition; BlueLink® connected car system; Smartstream 2.5L GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder engine | Right only |
Blind-spot supportExpanded Tucson unlocks it $2,401 sooner. | $37,500 LE Blind Spot Monitoring System (BSM) with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) and Safe Exit Alert (SEA) | $35,099 Preferred AWD Blind Spot-Collision Warning | Right sooner |
Lane-keep supportExpanded Only RAV4 reaches lane-keep support. | $37,500 LE Lane Departure Alert (LDA) | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
| Equipment | Toyota RAV4 | Hyundai Tucson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Wireless chargingExpanded Only Tucson reaches wireless charging. | — Doesn’t reach it | $38,799 Preferred AWD with Trend Package Wireless Charging Pad | Right only |
Off-Road
Hardware that changes what the vehicle can do off pavement or under load.
| Equipment | Toyota RAV4 | Hyundai Tucson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Off-road hardwareExpanded Only RAV4 reaches off-road hardware. | $47,000 Woodland Exclusive to Woodand 18” Black Wheels with All-Terrain Tires, Rigid Industries® LED Fog Lamps, and Bridge-style Roof Rails and Cross Bars | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Toyota RAV4 | Hyundai Tucson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Premium upholsteryExpanded Tucson unlocks it $6,201 sooner. | $41,300 XLE Leather-Wrapped Heated Steering Wheel | $35,099 Preferred AWD Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel | Right sooner |
Premium audioExpanded RAV4 unlocks it $6,299 sooner. | $37,500 LE 6-speaker Audio System | $43,799 N Line Hybrid AWD Bose premium audio system with 8-speakers | Left sooner |
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Tucson unlocks it $2,501 sooner. | $41,300 XLE Panoramic Moonroof | $38,799 Preferred AWD with Trend Package Panoramic sunroof | Right sooner |
Seat memoryExpanded Tucson unlocks it $3,101 sooner. | $50,900 XSE Driver Seat Memory System | $47,799 Ultimate Hybrid Driver's Integrated Memory System (IMS) for seat position | Right sooner |
Reasons to pick Toyota RAV4
Switch between the entry, efficiency, and premium picks to see how both ladders compare on the same shelf.
LE
Preferred AWD
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota RAV4 | LE | $37,500 | 6.0 L/100 km | 5 |
| Hyundai Tucson | Preferred AWD | $35,099 | 8.8 L/100 km | 1 |
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