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2012 Toyota RAV4 Sport
SUV · 179–269 hp · 21–24 mpg combined
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$24,350Factory MSRP, base configuration
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Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking40 factory options, from $26 to $1,930.
Premium Package$1,930
Rear Seat Entertainment$1,819
Moonroof$900
Sport Appearance Package$577
Protection Package$482
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror w/Back-Up Monitor for Sport Appearance$475
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror w/Back-Up Monitor$475
Enhancement Value Package$430
Paint Protector Film$395
V.I.P. RS3200 Plus Security System$359
Auto-Dimming Mirror$330
Preferred Accessory Package$263
Carpet Floor/Cargo Mat Set$225
Roof Rack$220
Body Side Molding$209
Door Sill Enhancements$159
Cargo Liner$139
Hood Protector$135
Interior Tonneau Cover$130
Cargo Tray$109
All Weather Floor Mats$100
Mudguards$99
Cargo Net Tray$99
Tonneau Cover$90
GST Destination Charge for AR, LA, MS, OK and TX$85
Exhaust Tip$85
Wheel Locks$81
SET Destination Charge for NC, SC, GA, AL and FL$70
Auto On/Off Headlamps$70
Emergency Assistance Kit$70
Door Edge Guard$69
Cargo Logic Tote$49
Cargo Net$49
Daytime Running Lights$40
First Aid Kit$29
Ashtray$26
50 State Emissions—
GST Administration Fee for AR, LA, MS, OK and TX—
Remote Engine Start—
SET Administration Fee for NC, SC, GA, AL and FL—
Which RAV4 is right for you?
Three trims, $22,650 to $25,330. Tap one to open it.
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $1,700, from Base to Sport.
The numbers.
Four configurations: front-wheel or four-wheel drive, 4-speed automatic or 5-speed automatic.
179–269hp2.5L four-cylinder / 3.5L six-cylinder
172–246lb-ftTorque
21–24mpgCombined · 19–22 city · 26–28 highway
FWD / 4WD4-speed automatic / 5-speed automatic
5Seats
36.4 cu ftCargo volume
3,435–3,699 lbsCurb weight
4,430–4,720 lbsGVWR
1,500–3,500 lbsMax towing
966–1,040 lbsMax payload
113 standard items.
Four groups, sized by how much is in each.
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- Front track
- Rear track
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Maximum cargo capacity
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Angle of approach
- Angle of departure
- Curb weight
- Maximum towing capacity
- Maximum payload
- Gross weight
- Country of final assembly
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- four-wheel independent suspension
- MacPherson strut front suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- double wishbone rear suspension
- Transmission
- Drive type
- Front limited slip differential
- alloy wheels
- 18 x 7.5 in. wheels
- All season tires
- P235/55R H tires
- Alloy spare wheel
- fullsize matching spare tire
- outside rear mounted spare tire
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- premium cloth
- bucket front seats
- 6-way manual driver seat adjustments
- height adjustable driver seat
- 4-way manual passenger seat adjustment
- trip computer
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- low fuel level warning
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- reclining rear seats
- folding with storage center armrest
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- electric power steering
- 12V cargo area power outlet(s)
- cruise control
- front and rear cupholders
- front door pockets
- overhead console with storage
- front seatback storage
- retained accessory power
- Single zone front air conditioning
- rear ventilation ducts
- interior air filtration
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- cargo area light
- front reading lights
- 1 one-touch power windows
- remote keyless power door locks
- Power mirrors
- Heated mirrors
- dual front side-mounted airbags
- front and rear head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
- Emergency braking assist
- electronic brakeforce distribution
- tire pressure monitoring
- auto delay off headlamps
- front fog/driving lights
- 2 front headrests
- Front height adjustable headrests
- Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
- 3 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- front seatbelt pretensioners
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- 6 total speakers
- USB connection
- auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
- speed sensitive volume control
- mast antenna
2 interiors
- Dark Charcoal
- Dark Charcoal
Premium cloth or leather.
7 factory paints
- Magnetic Gray Metallic
- Classic Silver Metallic
- Barcelona Red Metallic
- Pacific Blue Metallic
- Black
- Black Forest Pearl
- Super White
Safety and recalls
5 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2012 RAV4.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
5 yr
Roadside
2 yr / 25,000 mi
Maintenance
2 yr / 25,000 mi
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Other years of the RAV4 Sport.
2013 RAV4 LE
$23,300$1,050 less9 colors · starting MSRP
2011 RAV4 Sport
$24,175$175 less10 colors · starting MSRP
2014 RAV4 LE
$23,550$800 less8 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.