If you want the cleanest value play, I would buy the RAV4. The 2026 RAV4 starts at $31,900. The 2026 Lexus NX starts at $45,470. That is a $13,570 gap before options, taxes, and fees. I also get a lot more usable cargo space in the RAV4. Think 37.8 cu ft behind the second row … Read more
If you are cross-shopping these two, I start with one reality check. They are not the same size class. The RAV4 is a 2-row, 5-seat compact SUV. The Sorento is a 3-row midsize SUV with 6 to 7 seats. So the “right” pick is usually about one thing. Do you need a third row or … Read more
If I’m choosing between a Hyundai Santa Fe vs Toyota RAV4, I start with one question. Do you need 3 rows even sometimes? If you do, I point you to the Santa Fe. It offers 3-row seating, with 7 seats in the standard layout (or 6 with second-row captain’s chairs). If you do not, I … Read more
If you are cross-shopping a 2026 RAV4 and a 2026 Crosstrek, I want to save you time. These two are not the same size class. The RAV4 is the bigger family crossover. The Crosstrek is the smaller, city-friendly option with real ground clearance. My rule for this matchup is simple. If you carry people and … Read more
If you want the shortest honest take, here it is. In 2026, the RAV4 is the efficiency and space play. The CX-50 is the driving feel play, especially if you want a traditional automatic and a turbo option. The big twist this year is powertrain shopping. The 2026 RAV4 is hybrid or plug-in hybrid only. … Read more