
{"id":2443,"date":"2018-02-05T15:00:35","date_gmt":"2018-02-05T15:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/toyotavacaville\/?p=2443"},"modified":"2024-03-10T22:43:04","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T03:43:04","slug":"2018-toyota-rav4-vs-2018-toyota-highlander","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toyotavacaville.com\/blog\/2018-toyota-rav4-vs-2018-toyota-highlander\/","title":{"rendered":"2018 Toyota RAV4 vs 2018 Toyota Highlander"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Although you&#8217;re probably curious how certain vehicles compare to their cross-brand counterparts, it&#8217;s also important to take a look at other models within the same lineup. Take the Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander, for example. Both reside in the crossover category as well as in the Toyota lineup. Let&#8217;s take a closer look at some of the notable differences and similarities between these two popular models.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>Differences between the Toyota RAV4 and Highlander<\/h3>\n<p>[table id=26 \/]<\/p>\n<p>After browsing the basic differences between the RAV4 and Highlander, there are some key takeaways right off the bat. The Toyota RAV4 is more affordable, smaller, more efficient, and more maneuverable, while the Toyota Highlander offers more passenger and cargo space as well as more powerful options. It may come down to which option provides the specific elements you are looking for as a driver or passenger.<\/p>\n<div class=\"one_half\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7201 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/369\/2018\/02\/10224149\/2018_Toyota_RAV4_B110_o.jpg\" alt=\"Front Quarter View of the 2018 Toyota RAV4\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/369\/2018\/02\/10224149\/2018_Toyota_RAV4_B110_o.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/369\/2018\/02\/10224149\/2018_Toyota_RAV4_B110_o-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"one_half_last\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7202 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/369\/2018\/02\/10224152\/2018_Toyota_Highlander_B109_o.jpg\" alt=\"Front Quarter View of the 2018 Toyota Highlander\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/369\/2018\/02\/10224152\/2018_Toyota_Highlander_B109_o.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/369\/2018\/02\/10224152\/2018_Toyota_Highlander_B109_o-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>You may also like: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toyotavacaville.com\/blog\/whats-the-difference-between-crossovers-and-suvs\/\">What&#8217;s the difference between crossovers and SUVs?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Similarities between the RAV4 and Highlander<\/h3>\n<p>Despite their differences, the two Toyota crossovers have quite a few similarities. Both come standard with a 6-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive as well as the option to upgrade to all-wheel drive. On the inside, riders can utilize Bluetooth\u00ae wireless connectivity, an auxiliary audio port, and MP3 capability. Cloth seat trim lines the seats of each model&#8217;s base trim, although shoppers can choose more advanced seat trim options on higher grades. Both the 2018 RAV4 and Highlander come standard with the Toyota Safety Sense P suite of high-tech safety features, which are designed to help prevent and protect against potential collisions.<\/p>\n<p>Which one of these impressive Toyota crossovers is right for you? We invite you to browse our available inventory at Toyota Vacaville and schedule a time to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toyotavacaville.com\/test-drive-cars-vacaville-ca\">get behind the wheel<\/a> at your convenience.<\/p>\n<div class=\"one_half\"><a class=\"btn btn-default custom-btn\" style=\"min-width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toyotavacaville.com\/new-toyota-rav4-vacaville-ca\">New RAV4 Inventory<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"one_half_last\"><a class=\"btn btn-default custom-btn\" style=\"min-width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toyotavacaville.com\/new-toyota-highlander-vacaville-ca\">New Highlander Inventory<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although you&#8217;re probably curious how certain vehicles compare to their cross-brand counterparts, it&#8217;s also important to take a look at other models within the same lineup. Take the Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander, for example. 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