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MSRP: $21,500 - $27,070 See Local Classifieds
 

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FWD (18) MSRP Invoice MPG City MPG Hwy
FWD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT (Natl) Specs $21,500 $19,888 21 27
FWD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT (GS) Specs $21,500 $19,888 21 27
FWD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT (SE) Specs $21,500 $19,888 21 27
FWD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT Sport (Natl) Specs $23,075 $21,342 21 27
FWD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT Sport (GS) Specs $23,075 $21,342 21 27
FWD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT Sport (SE) Specs $23,075 $21,342 21 27
FWD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT Ltd (Natl) Specs $23,755 $21,972 21 27
FWD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT Ltd (GS) Specs $23,755 $21,972 21 27
FWD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT Ltd (SE) Specs $23,755 $21,972 21 27
FWD 4dr V6 5-Spd AT (Natl) Specs $23,535 $21,768 19 27
FWD 4dr V6 5-Spd AT (GS) Specs $23,535 $21,768 19 27
FWD 4dr V6 5-Spd AT (SE) Specs $23,535 $21,768 19 27
FWD 4dr V6 5-Spd AT Sport (Natl) Specs $24,990 $23,113 19 27
FWD 4dr V6 5-Spd AT Sport (GS) Specs $24,990 $23,113 19 27
FWD 4dr V6 5-Spd AT Sport (SE) Specs $24,990 $23,113 19 27
FWD 4dr V6 5-Spd AT Ltd (Natl) Specs $25,670 $23,743 19 27
FWD 4dr V6 5-Spd AT Ltd (GS) Specs $25,670 $23,743 19 27
FWD 4dr V6 5-Spd AT Ltd (SE) Specs $25,670 $23,743 19 27
4WD (18) MSRP Invoice MPG City MPG Hwy
4WD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT (Natl) Specs $22,900 $20,839 20 25
4WD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT (GS) Specs $22,900 $20,839 20 25
4WD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT (SE) Specs $22,900 $20,839 20 25
4WD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT Sport (Natl) Specs $24,475 $22,270 20 25
4WD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT Sport (GS) Specs $24,475 $22,270 20 25
4WD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT Sport (SE) Specs $24,475 $22,270 20 25
4WD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT Ltd (Natl) Specs $25,155 $22,890 20 25
4WD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT Ltd (GS) Specs $25,155 $22,890 20 25
4WD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT Ltd (SE) Specs $25,155 $22,890 20 25
4WD 4dr V6 5-Spd AT (Natl) Specs $24,935 $22,689 19 26
4WD 4dr V6 5-Spd AT (GS) Specs $24,935 $22,689 19 26
4WD 4dr V6 5-Spd AT (SE) Specs $24,935 $22,689 19 26
4WD 4dr V6 5-Spd AT Sport (Natl) Specs $26,390 $24,012 19 26
4WD 4dr V6 5-Spd AT Sport (GS) Specs $26,390 $24,012 19 26
4WD 4dr V6 5-Spd AT Sport (SE) Specs $26,390 $24,012 19 26
4WD 4dr V6 5-Spd AT Ltd (Natl) Specs $27,070 $24,632 19 26
4WD 4dr V6 5-Spd AT Ltd (GS) Specs $27,070 $24,632 19 26
4WD 4dr V6 5-Spd AT Ltd (SE) Specs $27,070 $24,632 19 26
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Why should I also consider these? X

Like all of these compact utility vehicles, the 2008 Toyota RAV4 offers a choice of four-cylinder or V-6 powertrains (except the Honda), with front- or all-wheel drive.

Where they differ is that they each have different ways of prioritizing between carlike on-road handling and off-road ability.

For instance, the Ford Escape is styled like a more traditional SUV, but its carlike underpinnings help it handle and perform quite well, despite its aging design.

The Honda CR-V is an excellent, very space-efficient design with plenty of room for five, though it’s not much fun to drive, nor does it have any significant off-road ability.

The Hyundai Tucson bears an older design that doesn’t perform as well as its most updated peers; it also feels smaller inside.

The new Vue that’s been introduced is much improved, especially inside, with a fresh design.

And the Mitsubishi Outlander, like the RAV4, has a very small third-row seat, for those who want two extra positions for small children on occasion; although it doesn’t match the RAV4’s V-6 engine for power, the Outlander V-6 feels very sporty behind the wheel, with good handling, though its ride is firm and somewhat noisy.

2009 Ford Escape  
2009 Ford Escape
Rating
7.4
2008 Honda CR-V 2WD 5dr EX Side Exterior View  
2008 Honda CR-V
Rating
7.8
2008 Hyundai Tucson  
2008 Hyundai Tucson
Rating
7
2008 Mitsubishi Outlander ES  
2008 Mitsubishi Outlander
Rating
8.2
2009 Saturn VUE  
2009 Saturn VUE
Rating
8

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