Where can I find a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid for sale?

Question

Where on earth are people actually finding RAV4 Hybrids in stock right now without a year-long waitlist? Ive bought three Toyotas from my local dealer over the years so I know how the allocation system works but this is just insane lately. I need a new daily for my commute up in Seattle since my old 08 Camry is basically dead and I really want an XLE Premium. My budget is 40-42k max but every lot within 200 miles is totally empty or they want these massive 5k markups which I just wont do. I start a new job in three weeks and really need a car by then. Are there any high-volume dealers on the west coast that actually have units or am I just stuck?

fhflmkieog · Accepted Answer

I went through this mess last month and it was exhausting. I cross-shopped a few things because I couldnt wait.Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE Premium: Top resale value, but the markups are just insane lately.Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport AWD: Much better interior and actually in stock, tho MPG is lower.Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SEL Convenience: Best tech for the money, but lower reliability scores. Checking other brands saved me when the Toyota wait grew.

ShawSpirit · Answer

Honestly, in my experience searching the PNW for years, your best bet is calling dealers in Idaho or Eastern Washington. Seattle lots are just picked clean. Ive found that for a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE Premium, you gotta call every dealer in a 500-mile radius daily and ask specifically for unit cancellations. Its how I scored my last few Toyotas without markups. High-volume guys usually have a rotating list.