The iconic Toyota RAV4 is an inexpensive SUV to lease in September
Toyota’s compact SUV remains a sales leader, and for good reason. The brand sold 475,193 RAV4s last year, marking a 9% jump compared to 2023. Based on current momentum, Toyota looks poised to set another record in 2025, and September’s lease deal could help make it happen. This month, shoppers can lease a base RAV4 starting at $299 per month on a 36-month term with 12,000 miles per year included. If these numbers sound familiar, it’s because Toyota ran an identical lease offer for August. Like all Toyota leases, the offer comes with two years or 25,000 miles of complimentary scheduled maintenance through ToyotaCare. At signing, $3,999 is due, and as always, taxes, fees, and other charges are not factored into the advertised payment. Offer likely ends on September 30, 2025.
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Prefer $0 down on your Toyota RAV4 lease?
If you’d prefer a true $0 down lease on the Toyota RAV4, the $3,999 due at signing can be rolled into the monthly payment instead of being paid up front. Spread evenly across the 36-month term, that adds about $111 per month, bringing the effective payment from $299 to roughly $410 per month with $0 down. All other terms stay the same. Remember, this quote doesn’t include taxes, fees, and other charges associated with a lease. We recommend popping your zip code into Toyota’s website to check out the most current Toyota RAV4 lease deals and incentives.
More about the Toyota RAV4
The RAV4 remains a well-rounded choice for everyday driving, but there is never any doubt that the vehicle prioritizes comfort and practicality over sporty engagement. Power comes from a 203-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers solid efficiency. If you’re the kind of person who smiles more from noticing you’re getting 35 mpg on the highway than winning stoplight drag races, you’re the target demographic. Inside, the RAV4 offers generous passenger space along with a versatile cargo area, providing 37 cubic feet of storage behind the rear seats and up to 69.8 cubic feet with them folded flat. Add in a robust suite of standard driver-assistance features and an intuitive infotainment system, and the RAV4 continues to prove why it’s one of the most popular compact SUVs on the market. Indeed, the SUV managed to outsell even the Tesla Model Y last year to become the best-selling vehicle in the entire world.
Final thoughts
The Toyota RAV4 remains a solid, if not unmissable, lease for September. Like many other models, we would likely wait and see what Q4 brings, especially now that rates have finally been cut. It’s worth repeating that lease payments under $500 per month are increasingly rare — especially for vehicles that are as safe a bet as the Toyota RAV4. Sadly, Toyota isn’t offering the same discounted APR as it did last month for customers who would rather finance, but again, we think Q4 might see customers getting better rates there, too
*Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. The information presented herein is based on manufacturer-provided lease offer information, which is subject to frequent change and may vary based on location, creditworthiness, and other factors. We are not a party to any lease agreements and assume no liability for the terms, conditions, availability, or accuracy of any lease offers mentioned. All terms, including but not limited to pricing, mileage allowances, and residual values, require direct verification with an authorized local OEM dealership. This article does not constitute financial advice or an endorsement of any particular lease or vehicle.
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Steven Paul
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