Number 2: 2004-2005 Toyota Rav4

Engine: 2.4-liter inline-4
Fuel Type: Regular
EPA fuel economy (city/highway): 21/27 (FWD, 5-speed manual)
Price range: $17,250-18,250
JD Power Dependability: 4.5 out of 5

Tops in reliability with slightly better fuel economy than our Number 1 pick. So how did the 2004-2005 Toyota Rav4 end up as the first runner up used crossover SUV? A $4,000 higher price for starters. But in addition to the higher price tag, like most of the other vehicles on this list, the starting price is for a manual transmission, unlike our automatic equipped chart topping vehicle. So the 2004-2005 Toyota Rav4 plays the bridesmaid used car.

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