2013 Toyota RAV4 Starts at $24,145

When the redesigned-for-2013 Toyota RAV4 goes on sale this January, it'll start at $24,145 — $650 higher than the 2012 version's $23,495 base price and slightly higher than several class competitors (all prices include an $845 destination fee).  The changes to Toyota's smallest crossover are big for 2013 and include more aggressive styling, additional standard equipment, a new transmission and a revised control layout. Missing are the optional V-6, available third row and a cargo-door-mounted spare tire; the latter is now under the cargo floor. LE, XLE and Limited trims are available — each with front- or all-wheel drive. Newly standard across the board are a backup camera and 6.1-inch touch-screen radio. Options on the base LE model include roof rails and a cargo cover. Midlevel XLEs come standard with 17-inch alloy wheels, a power moonroof, dual-zone automatic climate control and sport seats. Navigation with Toyota's Entune media system is the only option. Topline Limiteds add 18-inch wheels, a height-programmable power liftgate, imitation leather seats, an eight-way power driver's seat and heated front seats. Navigation with Entune, a premium audio system and blind spot and rear cross-path warning systems are the only options. There's plenty of recently redesigned or all-new competition in the compact crossover class, including the Honda CR-V ($23,625), Ford Escape ($23,295) and Mazda CX-5 ($21,790 - an automatic transmission is an additional $1,400.) Full 2013 RAV4 pricing is as follows: 2013 RAV4 Pricing (including $845 destination fee) LE FWD: $24,145 XLE FWD: $25,135 Limited FWD: $27,855 LE AWD: $25,545 XLE AWD: $26,535 Limited AWD: $29,255 Related 2013 Toyota RAV4 Review More Toyota News on Cars.com Cars.com's Compact SUV Shootout from KickingTires http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/

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