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Comfort
The Toyota RAV4 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Jeep Wrangler, with comparable head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Toyota RAV4 and the Jeep Wrangler.
Convenience
The Toyota RAV4 requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Jeep Wrangler, making it more convenient to drive.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Toyota RAV4 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Jeep Wrangler.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. The Toyota RAV4 carries a much lower Destination Charge than the Jeep Wrangler.
Dimensions
The Toyota RAV4 is a little narrower than the Jeep Wrangler, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot.
If you go with the Toyota RAV4, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Jeep Wrangler.
Drivetrain
The Toyota RAV4 has much lower torque than the Jeep Wrangler, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Handling
The Toyota RAV4 has the same turning radius as the Jeep Wrangler, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Jeep Wrangler is clearly the choice over the Toyota RAV4 for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Toyota RAV4 has a lot less horsepower than the Jeep Wrangler.
Utility
The Toyota RAV4 offers greater seating capacity than the Jeep Wrangler, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.
With the Toyota RAV4, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Jeep Wrangler.
Warranty
The Toyota RAV4 comes with essentially the same basic warranty as the Jeep Wrangler.
Compare the 2013 Toyota RAV4 and the 2013 Jeep Wrangler. 
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| Cash Back Rebate: | Visit Rebate Center | Up to $1,000 |
| Low APR Loan: | -- | As low as 1.79% |
| Lease Incentive: | -- | As low as 1.99% |
| City MPG: | 22 - 24 | 17 |
| Highway MPG: | 29 - 31 | -- |
| Engine(s): | Inline-4 | V-6 |
| Seating Capacity: | 5 - 5 | 4 - 4 |
| Basic Warranty: | 3 years/36,000 miles | 3 years/36,000 miles |
Overall Safety Rating 
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| Side Crash Rating
Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program.
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| Invoice*: | $21,786 - $26,563 | $21,715 - $28,913 |
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