The usual asking price for a used Toyota RAV4 in NZ is $29,995 to $37,995. The typical one is $35,990 with about 87,000 km.
Prices from 133 dealer listings · 6 October 2026
- Typical price
- $35,990
- Dearer than 80% of the SUVs we track
- Usual price range
- $30k–$38k
- Typical kilometres
- 87,000
- Years for sale
- 2001–25
What it costs
By model year
| Year | Usual range from | Typical price | Usual range to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $34,880 | $35,990 | $36,995 |
| 2020 | $35,709 | $37,990 | $39,989 |
| 2021 | $35,990 | $36,989 | $40,980 |
| 2022 | $38,230 | $42,490 | $46,348 |
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Under 50,000 km | $45,490 |
| 50,000–100,000 km | $36,990 |
| 100,000–150,000 km | $30,980 |
| Over 150,000 km | $9,993 |
By region
| Region | Typical price | Typical year |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | $34,880 | 2020 |
| Canterbury | $38,290 | 2020 |
| Wellington | $37,980 | 2019 |
| Otago | $35,990 | 2019 |
By fuel type
| Fuel | Typical price | Typical year |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | $36,990 | 2020 |
| Petrol | $19,990 | 2015 |
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Compared with dealer asking prices. Condition and history move a fair price too.
For sale now
133 listed by NZ dealers now, from $5,995.
See all 133 for saleWhat it costs to run
2019–26 · Petrol hybrid
- Running cost a year
- $2,450
- Cheaper to run than 90% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 5.1 L/100km
2013–19 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $4,570
- 67% of the used cars we track cost less to run
- Fuel use
- 9.5 L/100km
2005–15 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $4,710
- 71% of the used cars we track cost less to run
- Fuel use
- 9.8 L/100km
2000–06 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $3,990
- Cheaper to run than 50% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 8.3 L/100km
Against an electric car
The 2019 Nissan Leaf costs $800 a year less to run, and puts out 1.5 tonnes less CO₂e
| A year | 2021 Toyota RAV4 | 2019 Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Uses | 5.1 L/100 km hybrid | 18 kWh/100 km |
| Fuel or power | $2,450 | $580 |
| Road user charges | $0 | $1,060 |
| Total | $2,450 | $1,650 |
| CO₂e | 1,690 kg | 220 kg |
Power at 21.1c/kWh: 50% of New Zealand's 42.1c, as retailers' overnight EV plans charge (an assumption). Rightcar's energy use plus 10% for charging losses; 91 petrol at $3.43/L (MBIE, week to 2 October 2026). Servicing, tyres and insurance aren't included.
How safe it is
2019–26 · Petrol hybrid
- Safety rating
- Safer than 56% of the used cars we track
2013–19 · Petrol
- Safety rating
- Safer than 56% of the used cars we track
2005–15 · Petrol
- Safety rating
- 66% of the used cars we track rate safer
2000–06 · Petrol
- Safety rating
- 87% of the used cars we track rate safer
| Model years and fuel | Safety stars | Fuel use | Running cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–26 · Petrol hybrid | 5 out of 5 | 5.1 L/100km | $2,450 |
| 2013–19 · Petrol | 5 out of 5 | 9.5 L/100km | $4,570 |
| 2005–15 · Petrol | 3 out of 5 | 9.8 L/100km | $4,710 |
| 2000–06 · Petrol | 2 out of 5 | 8.3 L/100km | $3,990 |
What goes wrong
- Failed their first test
- 12%
- Against the average car its age
- 36% fewer fails
By year first registered
| Year first registered | Failed first time | Average car | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 37% | 37% | 1480 |
| 2004 | 37% | 41% | 5028 |
| 2005 | 35% | 41% | 5586 |
| 2006 | 40% | 42% | 4567 |
| 2009 | 38% | 41% | 2904 |
| 2012 | 28% | 36% | 3256 |
| 2013 | 23% | 34% | 5789 |
| 2014 | 22% | 31% | 5941 |
| 2015 | 19% | 28% | 5368 |
| 2016 | 18% | 25% | 7638 |
| 2018 | 17% | 19% | 7376 |
| 2019 | 9% | 16% | 8892 |
| 2020 | 9% | 14% | 11640 |
| 2021 | 9% | 13% | 12338 |
| 2022 | 6% | 11% | 10281 |
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Failed first time | Average car | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 100,000 km | 10% | 17% | 55625 |
| 100,000–150,000 km | 21% | 31% | 29753 |
| 150,000–200,000 km | 31% | 38% | 24201 |
| 200,000 km or more | 41% | 40% | 22574 |
From 98,000 UK roadworthiness tests (the UK's WoF) of the Toyota RAV4, 2025.
On NZ roads
- Registered
- 111,811
- More common than 94% of the models we track
- Imported used
- 18%
- Typical year
- 2019
Rivals
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Questions
How much should I pay for a used Toyota RAV4?
Half of the used RAV4s listed by NZ dealers on 6 October 2026 are priced between $29,995 and $37,995, and the typical one is $35,990 with about 87,000 km.
How much is a 2020 Toyota RAV4?
Half of the used 2020 RAV4s listed by NZ dealers are priced between $35,709 and $39,989, and the typical one is $37,990 with about 73,000 km.
How much cheaper is an older RAV4?
Each model year older is typically about $1,850 cheaper, across the 2019–2022 RAV4s listed.
How much do kilometres change the price of a used RAV4?
The typical RAV4 listed with more than 100,000 km is priced about $17,000 below the typical one with fewer.
How much is a hybrid RAV4 compared with a petrol one?
The typical hybrid RAV4 is $36,990 and is usually a 2020. The typical petrol one is $19,990 and is usually a 2015, so part of the difference is age.
Where are used RAV4s for sale in NZ?
Dealers in Auckland, Canterbury and Wellington list them, among other regions. The typical one in Auckland is $34,880.
How safe is a used Toyota RAV4?
The 2019–26 petrol hybrid model rates 5 stars out of 5, the 2013–19 petrol model rates 5 stars out of 5, the 2005–15 petrol model rates 3 stars out of 5 and the 2000–06 petrol model rates 2 stars out of 5, in the Used Car Safety Ratings 2025, shown on Rightcar by NZTA.
How much does a used Toyota RAV4 cost to run?
At 14,000 km a year, about $2,450 a year for the 2019–26 petrol hybrid model, $4,570 a year for the 2013–19 petrol model, $4,710 a year for the 2005–15 petrol model and $3,990 a year for the 2000–06 petrol model. That's Rightcar's real-world fuel use, with fuel at MBIE's national average for the week to 2 October 2026 (91 petrol at $3.43/L). Servicing, insurance and repairs are extra.
How many RAV4s are in NZ?
111,811 were registered in NZ in the NZTA Motor Vehicle Register for March 2026. 18% of them came into the country used, and the typical one is a 2019.
How often does a used RAV4 fail its MOT in the UK?
12% of UK RAV4s of the years for sale here failed their first MOT in 2025, against 18% for the average UK car of the same years. From 98,000 UK roadworthiness tests (the UK's WoF) of the Toyota RAV4, 2025.
Are these the prices cars actually sell for?
No, they are dealer asking prices. Dealers usually ask more than private sellers, because they sell under the Consumer Guarantees Act and price in reconditioning and a margin. A car's condition and history move its fair price too.
Sources
Prices: used cars listed by NZ dealers, read 6 October 2026.
Safety: Used Car Safety Ratings 2025 (Monash University), via Rightcar (NZTA). Fuel and energy use: Rightcar.
Running cost at 14,000 km a year: 91 petrol at $3.43/L (MBIE national average, week to 2 October 2026).
On NZ roads: NZTA Motor Vehicle Register, March 2026.
Wear and tear: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Other photo credits






