What is a 2021 Toyota RAV4 worth?
Our estimate for a 5-year-old Toyota RAV4 in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.
The 2021 RAV4 on its value curve
The marker shows where a 2021 model sits today: 5 years in, 33% of the new price already gone. The steep part of the curve is behind it; from here it sheds value at roughly 9% a year.
If you buy it now
| Fair buy price (retail) | R 393 010 |
| Worth in 1 year | R 359 054 |
| Worth in 3 years | R 299 690 |
| 3-year cost of ownership (depreciation) | R 93 320 |
| ±Monthly financed | R 6 869/m |
Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.
Is one year newer worth it?
| Model year | Est. retail | Step up costs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | R 448 536 | — | See value → |
| 2021 (this page) | R 393 010 | +R 55 526 to newest | |
| 2020 | R 340 336 | +R 108 200 to newest | See value → |
2021 Toyota RAV4: common questions
What is a 2021 Toyota RAV4 worth in South Africa?
Around R 393 010 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 428 381 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 357 639. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 345 849.
Is a 2021 Toyota RAV4 a good buy now?
It has already absorbed 33% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 393 010 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 93 320 more. As a legendary retainer model, it holds value well for its age, so you are paying for retention you will largely get back.
What did a 2021 Toyota RAV4 cost new?
About R 589 536 at launch pricing in 2021 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 67% of that.
What would financing a 2021 Toyota RAV4 cost monthly?
At R 393 010 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 6 869 per month before fees and insurance. Shorter terms suit used cars better; run your own numbers in the value calculator.
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Estimates modelled from list pricing and our SA depreciation tiers; condition, mileage, spec and region move real prices. Not a valuation or an offer.