Compare the2022 Toyota Rav4 PrimeVS 2022 Lincoln Aviator

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the Rav4 Prime. But it costs extra on the Aviator.

Both the Rav4 Prime and the Aviator have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and available around view monitors.

Toyota pays for scheduled maintenance on the Rav4 Prime for 2 years and 25000 miles. Toyota will pay for oil changes, lubrication and any other required maintenance. Lincoln only pays for the first scheduled maintenance visit on the Aviator.

There are over 66 percent more Toyota dealers than there are Lincoln dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Rav4 Prime’s warranty.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the Rav4 Prime’s reliability 79 points higher than the Aviator.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are better in initial quality than Lincoln vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota 13th in initial quality, above the industry average. With 6 more problems per 100 vehicles, Lincoln is ranked 15th, below the industry average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Lincoln vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota fourth in reliability, above the industry average. With 8 more problems per 100 vehicles, Lincoln is ranked 9th.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Lincoln vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Toyota second in reliability. Lincoln is ranked 26th.

On the EPA test cycle the Rav4 Prime running on electricity gets better mileage than the Aviator Grand Touring Electric Motor AWD running on electricity (105 city/84 hwy vs. 54 city/58 hwy MPGe).

On the EPA test cycle the Rav4 Prime running its gasoline engine gets better mileage than the Aviator running its gasoline engine:

The Rav4 Prime’s maximum driving range in pure electric mode is 42 miles, twice as far as the Aviator Grand Touring’s 21 mile range.

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Toyota Rav4 Prime uses regular unleaded gasoline. The Aviator requires premium for maximum efficiency, which can cost 20 to 55 cents more per gallon.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Toyota Rav4 Prime higher (7 out of 10) than the Lincoln Aviator (5 to 7). This means the Rav4 Prime produces up to 8 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the Aviator every 15,000 miles.

The Rav4 Prime has a standard continuously variable transmission (CVT). With no “steps” between gears, it can keep the engine at the most efficient speed for fuel economy, or keep it at its peak horsepower indefinitely for maximum acceleration. The Aviator doesn’t offer a CVT.

The Rav4 Prime XSE handles at .83 G’s, while the Aviator AWD pulls only .80 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

For better maneuverability, the Rav4 Prime SE’s turning circle is 3.1 feet tighter than the Aviator’s (36.1 feet vs. 39.2 feet). The Rav4 Prime XSE’s turning circle is 1.8 feet tighter than the Aviator’s (37.4 feet vs. 39.2 feet).

The Toyota Rav4 Prime may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 500 to 1350 pounds less than the Lincoln Aviator.

The Rav4 Prime is 1 foot, 6.4 inches shorter than the Aviator, making the Rav4 Prime easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Rav4 Prime is 6.6 inches narrower than the Aviator, making the Rav4 Prime easier to handle and maneuver in traffic.

The Rav4 Prime has a much larger cargo volume than the Aviator with its rear seat up (33.5 vs. 18.3 cubic feet).

A Trailer Sway Control is standard on the Rav4 Prime, using the Vehicle Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. A trailer sway program costs extra on the Aviator.

The Rav4 Prime has a standard locking fuel and charge port door with a remote release located convenient to the driver. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank. The Aviator doesn’t offer a locking fuel/charge port door.

Consumer Reports rated the Rav4 Prime’s headlight performance “Good,” a higher rating than the Aviator’s headlights, which were rated “Poor.”

Insurance will cost less for the Rav4 Prime owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the Rav4 Prime will cost $1875 to $7795 less than the Aviator over a five-year period.

The Rav4 Prime will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the Rav4 Prime will retain 55.43% to 55.74% of its original price after five years, while the Aviator only retains 47.41% to 48.64%.

IntelliChoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the Toyota Rav4 Prime will be $20308 to $45480 less than for the Lincoln Aviator.

Consumer Reports® recommends the Toyota Rav4 Prime, based on reliability, safety and performance. The Lincoln Aviator isn't recommended.

The Toyota Rav4 outsold the Lincoln Aviator by over 19 to one during the 2021 model year.