2013–2018 Toyota RAV4 part-out value: what each part sells for
The fourth-generation RAV4, 2013–2018, carries about $5,951 in combined asking prices across its top parts. The line that matters is 2016: many front-end and drivetrain parts from the earlier years do not interchange with the later ones, so confirm which side of 2016 the donor sits on before you price a hood, a headlight or a drivetrain piece. The hybrid powertrain also joined the lineup in 2016, which changes the teardown entirely.
The top 5 parts worth pulling
| Part | Market price | Marketplace fee | You keep | Confidence | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | $2,503$1,590–$3,164 | −$332 | $2,171 | ● High | 173 |
| Engine | $1,569$1,202–$2,069 | −$208 | $1,361 | ● High | 190 |
| Liftgate Assembly varies by trim/grade | $420$310–$840 | −$56 | $364 | ● Low | 20 |
| Transfer Case | $270$159–$540 | −$36 | $234 | ● Medium | 159 |
| Hood | $325$206–$615 | −$43 | $282 | ● Medium | 78 |
| Only on some RAV4s — not counted above | |||||
| Hybrid Battery Pack Hybrid only | $1,390$753–$2,490 | −$185 | $1,205 | ● Medium | 36 |
| Hybrid Converter/Inverter Hybrid onlyvaries by trim/grade | $270$190–$540 | −$36 | $234 | ● Low | 22 |
| Power Inverter (Hybrid) Hybrid onlyvaries by trim/grade | $270$190–$540 | −$36 | $234 | ● Low | 17 |
| DC-DC Converter Hybrid only | $260$190–$380 | −$35 | $225 | ● Medium | 18 |
The $5,159+ is take-home across every part worth pulling — the top 5 are shown, and 8 more sit behind the list below. "You keep" is after the marketplace fee only; your own labor, packing and freight come off on top.
8 more parts worth pulling on this RAV4
The full ranked list with live prices for every part, plus side-by-side vehicle comparison — all inside reParta.
What changed in 2016
The 2.5L I4 Hybrid arrived for 2016, so drivetrain parts differ before and after that year — verify the model year before pricing them.
What this means for an RAV4 part-out
Six trims ran in this generation: LE, XLE and Limited cover the full 2013–2018 span, while SE arrived for 2016, Platinum for 2017 and Adventure only for 2018. Under the hood it's a 2.5L I4 throughout, joined by the 2.5L I4 Hybrid from 2016 on. AWD is the standard layout with FWD available, and that alone changes what you can pull.
The transmission leads the value at about $2,503 asking, with listings running roughly $1,590 to $3,164 — different drivetrains here use different transmissions that don't interchange, so match the donor before you list one. The engine centers on about $1,569. Both sit on deep markets, near 173 and 190 listings, which makes those numbers reliable to plan around; what actually banks is lower once selling fees and freight come off.
Hybrid cars add a battery pack listed around $1,390, but on 36 listings that market is far shallower than the engine or transmission and the price is softer. Sheet-metal configuration varies more than the trim names suggest — fenders list from roughly $65 to $310 — so verify the exact panel and finish. Mechanically, these share heavily with the Camry, Sienna, Highlander and Avalon of the same years on engine, cooling and drivetrain parts.
Bottom line: the alternator, starter and CV axle all list under about $130 each on very deep markets — they only pay if you pull them clean and move them in volume.
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RAV4 part-out — common questions
Why does 2016 matter on a 2013–2018 RAV4?
It's a hard mid-generation boundary — many front-end and drivetrain parts from 2013–2015 don't interchange with 2016–2018. The hybrid powertrain and the SE trim also arrived for 2016. Verify the donor's year before quoting a hood, lighting or drivetrain part.
What's the most valuable part on this RAV4?
The transmission, listed around $2,503 with asks running roughly $1,590 to $3,164, followed by the engine near $1,569. Both rest on deep listing counts, so the numbers are steady — just remember these are asking prices, not what lands after fees and freight.
Is the hybrid battery worth pulling?
It lists around $1,390, the biggest single number outside the drivetrain, but only on hybrid cars built 2016 and later and on a much shallower market than the engine or transmission. Condition and state of health drive what it actually brings.
Do these parts fit other Toyotas?
Engine, cooling and drivetrain parts cross strongly with the 2013–2018 Camry, Sienna, Highlander and Avalon. That widens your buyer pool on mechanical pieces, but still confirm the exact engine and drivetrain — AWD is standard here with FWD available.
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