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Mercury Mariner vs Toyota RAV4

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2011 Mercury Mariner

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2026 Toyota RAV4

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Overview

SpecMercury MarinerBaseToyota RAV4LE
Selected trimBaseLE
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission6-speed automaticcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Engine typegashybrid
Model year20112026

Pricing & market

SpecMercury MarinerBaseToyota RAV4LE
MSRP$23,565 (best)$31,900
Lowest listing price—$13,865 (best)
Median listing price—$32,790 (best)
Highest listing price—$49,120 (best)
For sale now0304 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecMercury MarinerBaseToyota RAV4LE
Combined MPG23 MPG44 MPG (best)
City MPG22 MPG48 MPG (best)
Highway MPG28 MPG42 MPG (best)
Fuel tank16.5 gal (best)15 gal

Performance

SpecMercury MarinerBaseToyota RAV4LE
Horsepower171 hp226 hp (best)
Torque171 lb-ft172 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2.5 L2.5 L
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecMercury MarinerBaseToyota RAV4LE
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors5 (best)4
Cargo volume66.3 cu ft (best)—
Towing capacity3,500 lbs (best)1,750 lbs
Payload1,059 lbs (best)—
Curb weight3,341 lbs (best)3,640 lbs
Ground clearance8.4 in (best)8 in
Wheelbase103.1 in106 in (best)
Length175.2 in181 in (best)
Width71.1 in73 in (best)
Height68 in (best)67 in

Safety & recalls

SpecMercury MarinerBaseToyota RAV4LE
NHTSA overall3 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (driver)2 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side crash (driver)3 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side crash (passenger)3 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side pole4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Rollover3 / 5 ★ (best)—
Open recalls (YMM scope)2None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimMercury MarinerToyota RAV4
1

Base

$23,565 MSRP(Currently comparing)

LE

$31,900 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Base

$30,115 MSRP

LE AWD

$33,300 MSRP

3

Base

$25,315 MSRP

SE

$34,700 MSRP

4

Base

$31,865 MSRP

SE AWD

$36,100 MSRP

5

Premier

$25,635 MSRP

XLE

$36,100 MSRP

6

Premier

$27,385 MSRP

XLE AWD

$37,500 MSRP

7—

Woodland

$39,900 MSRP

8—

XSE

$41,300 MSRP

9—

SE

$41,500 MSRP

10—

Limited

$43,300 MSRP

11—

Woodland

$45,300 MSRP

12—

XSE

$47,200 MSRP

13—

GR Sport

$48,500 MSRP

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Mercury Mariner vs Toyota RAV4 FAQ

Which is better: 2011 Mercury Mariner or 2026 Toyota RAV4?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2011 Mercury Mariner vs 2026 Toyota RAV4 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2011 Mercury Mariner or 2026 Toyota RAV4?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2011 Mercury Mariner starts lower at $23,565. Live Toyota RAV4 listings start at $13,865.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2011 Mercury Mariner or 2026 Toyota RAV4?
The 2011 Mercury Mariner leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (23,565).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2011 Mercury Mariner or 2026 Toyota RAV4?
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (44).
Which has better horsepower: 2011 Mercury Mariner or 2026 Toyota RAV4?
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 leads on horsepower in this comparison (324).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2011 Mercury Mariner vs 2026 Toyota RAV4?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Mercury Mariner (3/5 NHTSA overall).