2023 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2023 Honda CR-V

Looking for an SUV that is both affordable and capable of handling your everyday needs and summer vacations? You’ve probably narrowed your selections down to the 2023 Honda CR-V vs. Toyota RAV4. The Honda vs. Toyota debate comes up a lot for us at Anderson Toyota. And when comparing both vehicles side-by-side when it comes to performance, towing, and interior features, you can get a better idea about which one is best for your driving needs in Parker or Kingman.

Read our team’s take on the 2023 CR-V vs. RAV4 matchup while exploring our new RAV4 inventory, brought to you by Anderson Toyota in Lake Havasu City.

2023 Toyota RAV4 vs. Honda CR-V: Starting Price

Let’s start with the 2023 Toyota RAV4 vs. Honda CR-V price. The CR-V comes with a higher-priced base trim than the Toyota RAV4:

• Toyota RAV4 Starting Price: $27,975 MSRP
• Honda CR-V Starting Price: $31,610 MSRP

RAV4 vs. CR-V: Performance

When looking over the 2023 Toyota RAV4 vs Honda CR-V in terms of performance, the difference is striking. The 2023 Toyota RAV4 provides more engine power for easier handling, and you’ll need the higher power for traversing Parker hills. The extra power also lends well to better towing for utility trailers, 5th wheel campers, and small boats. Take a look at the engine specs and capabilities:

2023 Toyota RAV4 LE

• Engine: 2.5L 4-Cylinder
• Horsepower: 203 hp
• Torque: 184 lb-ft
• Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
• Max Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds

2023 Honda CR-V LX

• Engine: 1.5L Turbocharged
• Horsepower: 190 hp
• Torque: 179 lb-ft
• Transmission: Continuously Variable Transmission
• Max Towing Capacity: 1,500 pounds

Toyota RAV4 vs. Honda CR-V: Safety Features

Driver assist safety features are the norm for SUVs everywhere, including on many Bullhead City roads. These technologically advanced safety systems alert you to immediate dangers, such as other vehicles, pedestrians, or objects in your path.

Toyota has made its Toyota Safety Sense™ system standard on all new vehicles, including the 2023 Toyota RAV4. Honda offers Honda Sensing® on most of their inventory. However, you’ll notice that the Toyota RAV4 offers more standard safety features compared to the Honda CR-V. Check out the safety systems of the Toyota RAV4 vs. Honda CR-V:

• Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0 (TSS 2.0) is standard on all RAV4 configurations. Unlike Honda Sensing, Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0 (TSS 2.0) includes Lane Tracing Assistance, Automatic High Beams, Backup Camera with Projected Path, Safety Connect®, Trailer Sway Control (TSC), Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC), and Road Sign Assistance.
• Honda Sensing® comes standard on the 2023 Honda CR-V, but it only offers some of its capabilities, like Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Blindspot Warnings (BW), Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), and Road Departure Mitigation System (RDMS) on its base trim level. You’ll also get traffic jam alerts.

Test Drive the New 2023 Toyota RAV4 at Anderson Toyota

Now that you’ve seen the comparison between the 2023 Toyota RAV4 vs. Honda CR-V, the Toyota is the clear winner. A new 2023 Toyota RAV4 offers more standard features, higher standard power, and better safety than the Honda CR-V. Experience the Toyota RAV4 in person when you come to Anderson Toyota for a test drive. While you’re here, take a look at each of the Toyota RAV4 trim levels and RAV4 Hybrid trim levels.

We look forward to putting you behind the wheel of a new Toyota SUV! If you would rather shop for another new vehicle on our lot, we have plenty! Call us at 866-436-5356 for more information.