2014 Toyota RAV4 LE

The 2014 RAV4 is a compact crossover that seats five and comes in LE, XLE, and Limited trims. It competes with the Honda CR-V, Ford Escape, and Subaru Forester in the crowded compact SUV segment. The RAV4 steers easily and has a small blind spot, making lane changes and parking in tight spots simple. The cabin offers generous room for passengers and cargo, with a large trunk and easy-to-fold rear seats. The LE is the base RAV4, so you skip the XLE's nicer interior trim and power liftgate, but you save a few thousand dollars. Its 2.5L I4 makes 176 horsepower and works with a six-speed automatic, which is enough for daily driving and returns 25 mpg combined. All-wheel drive is available on the LE, giving you extra traction in rain or snow without forcing you into a pricier trim.