2019 Toyota RAV4 TFL Expert Buyer’s Guide: Which Version Is Right For You?

Whatever you're looking for, odds are one of the available trims has you covered

2019 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium

$30,595 to $36,350 (depending on options)

Stepping up again to the 2019 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium adds some nice comfort features over the standard XLE. For a start, you get 19-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels. Compared to the 17-inch wheels on the LE and XLE, you get slightly wider tires as well. The height-adjustable power liftgate comes standard on the XLE Premium, whereas it’s a package option on the XLE.

The XLE Premium trim gets a slight lift over the LE and XLE, with 8.6 inches of available ground clearance.

A leather-trimmed steering wheel comes standard on the XLE Premium, as does the smart key proximity unlock system and the power liftgate. Those were available as part of the XLE Convenience Package on the previous trim level.

The XLE Premium offers the same exterior and interior color range as the XLE. However, the XLE Premium ups the luxury level to Softex leatherette material, rather than plain fabric.

Apart from the XLE Premium being a step up from the XLE, you also have the choice of a few packages (new features in each package are italicized):

  • XLE Premium Grade Weather Package: $1,075
    • Heated leather-trimmed steering wheel
    • Heated front seats
    • 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat
    • Rain-sensing windshield wipers w/ de-icer function
  • Entune 3.0 Audio Plus w/ JBL Clari-Fi: $1,620
    • 11 speakers w/ subwoofer
    • 8.0-inch touchscreen display
    • Apple CarPlay compatibility
  • Entune 3.0 Audio Plus w/ JBL Clari-Fi w/ options: $2,885
    • Entune 3.0 Audio Plus system
    • XLE Premium Grade Technology Package
      • Intelligent Clearance Sonar with Rear Cross-Traffic Braking
      • Digital rearview mirror w/ HomeLink
      • Qi-compatible wireless charging

Toyota also offers these options in different combinations, which will affect the overall price. The bundled price for all the above options is $3,960.