West Herr Nissan of Lockport, at 6069 S Transit Rd in Lockport, NY, put this comparison together for Niagara County shoppers choosing between the two compact SUVs most often cross-shopped: the 2027 Nissan Rogue and the 2026 Toyota RAV4. The 2027 Nissan Rogue starts at $29,690, which is $2,210 below the 2026 Toyota RAV4's $31,900 starting price. The RAV4 is sold only as a hybrid or plug-in hybrid for 2026, and it gets better fuel economy: 43 mpg combined, against 30 mpg for the Rogue.
The short answer: choose the 2027 Nissan Rogue if price, fold-flat cargo room and easy rear-seat access matter most. Choose the 2026 Toyota RAV4 if fuel economy is your first priority. Or wait for the 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid, which Nissan targets at 38 mpg combined when its full lineup goes on sale in early 2027.
The 2027 Nissan Rogue comes in five grades (S, SV, Dark Armor, Rock Creek and Platinum). It starts at $29,690 for the Rogue S with front-wheel drive and $31,090 for the Rogue S with Intelligent All-Wheel Drive. The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid starts at $31,900 for the LE with front-wheel drive and $33,300 for the LE with all-wheel drive, so the gap is $2,210 in both drive configurations. At the top of each range, the Rogue Platinum AWD lists at $39,790 and the RAV4 Hybrid Limited AWD at $43,300.
| Starting MSRP | 2027 Nissan Rogue | 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Base, front-wheel drive | S FWD, $29,690 | LE FWD, $31,900 |
| Base, all-wheel drive | S AWD, $31,090 | LE AWD, $33,300 |
| Mid-range AWD | SV AWD, $32,090 | SE AWD, $36,100 |
| Rugged-styled AWD | Rock Creek AWD, $34,590 | Woodland AWD, $39,900 |
| Top trim | Platinum AWD, $39,790 | Limited AWD, $43,300 |
| Destination charge | $1,575 | $1,595 |
All figures are manufacturer's suggested retail prices, before destination, tax, title and registration. West Herr Nissan of Lockport charges a $175 documentation fee, and that fee is the same at every West Herr store.
We would rather say this plainly than have you find it out later. Every 2026 Toyota RAV4 is a hybrid or a plug-in hybrid. The RAV4 Hybrid LE is EPA-rated at 43 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 42 mpg with all-wheel drive. The 2027 Nissan Rogue, with its 1.5-liter VC-Turbo engine, is rated at 30 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 29 mpg with all-wheel drive. That is roughly a 13-mpg difference on a daily Transit Rd commute.
The RAV4 also has more room behind the rear seat (37.8 cubic feet, against 31.6 cubic feet in the Rogue) and a higher tow rating (1,750 pounds, against 1,500 pounds for the Rogue). Its hybrid system makes 226 net horsepower with front-wheel drive and 236 with all-wheel drive, compared with the Rogue's 201 horsepower.
The 2027 Nissan Rogue starts $2,210 below the RAV4 in both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive base form. If you fold its rear seat, the cargo area opens to 74.1 cubic feet, and the Rogue's rear doors swing open to nearly 90 degrees, which makes a real difference when you're buckling a car seat in a Lockport driveway. The Rogue's VC-Turbo engine makes 225 lb-ft of torque from 2,800 rpm, and it runs on regular unleaded fuel.
Nissan reports that the Rogue was named the No. 1 Compact SUV for New-Vehicle Quality in the J.D. Power 2026 U.S. Initial Quality Study. From the SV grade up, the Rogue comes standard with ProPILOT Assist and Intelligent Cruise Control with full-speed-range stop and hold. The Rogue Rock Creek adds Falken Wildpeak all-terrain tires, Hill Descent Control and off-road-tuned suspension, starting at $34,590.
The all-new 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid uses Nissan's e-POWER system. Its 1.5-liter turbocharged engine only generates electricity, and the wheels are driven by electric motors. Dual-motor all-wheel drive is standard, and the system makes 225 horsepower. Nissan's targeted fuel economy is 40 mpg city, 36 mpg highway and 38 mpg combined, based on Nissan's own testing. EPA figures were not yet published when Nissan announced the vehicle.
Here is the honest comparison between the two hybrids. The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid LE AWD, at $33,300 and an EPA-rated 42 mpg combined, is less expensive and more efficient on paper than the 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid SV AWD at $35,490 and a targeted 38 mpg. Nissan says the first Rogue Hybrid models, the SR AWD with SR Technology Package, reach dealers in fall 2026, and the SV, SR and Platinum grades go on sale in early 2027. Ask West Herr Nissan of Lockport about arrival timing, or read West Herr Nissan of Lockport's 2027 Rogue Hybrid overview.
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive is available on every 2027 Nissan Rogue grade, from $31,090 for the Rogue S AWD, and the Rock Creek and Platinum are sold only with all-wheel drive. The Rogue has 8.2 inches of ground clearance. All-wheel drive helps a Rogue get moving on an unplowed side street in Lockport, Niagara Falls or North Tonawanda, but it does not help you stop. Tires do that, which is why winter tires make more difference to braking on ice than the choice between these two SUVs.
Heated front seats are worth checking before you buy. They are not offered on the Rogue S. On the Rogue SV they come with the $400 Cold Weather Package, which also adds a heated steering wheel. They are standard on the Dark Armor, Rock Creek and Platinum.
West Herr Nissan of Lockport sells new Nissan vehicles only, so we can't put you in a new RAV4 here. Drive one at a Toyota store, then come drive a Rogue on the same roads you use every day. West Herr Nissan of Lockport keeps popular Rogue models and trims in stock. If the Rogue you want isn't on the lot, the store can have it transferred in at no fee and with no commitment to buy.
West Herr Nissan of Lockport6069 S Transit Rd, Lockport, NY 14094Sales: (716) 280-6339 · Service: (716) 625-8889
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Yes. The 2027 Nissan Rogue starts at $29,690 for the S FWD, $2,210 below the 2026 Toyota RAV4's $31,900 starting price for the Hybrid LE FWD. With all-wheel drive, the Rogue S AWD starts at $31,090 and the RAV4 Hybrid LE AWD at $33,300. These are manufacturer's suggested retail prices before destination ($1,575 for the Rogue, $1,595 for the RAV4), tax and registration. West Herr Nissan of Lockport charges a $175 documentation fee.
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 does. Every 2026 RAV4 is a hybrid or plug-in hybrid, and the RAV4 Hybrid LE is EPA-rated at 43 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 42 mpg with all-wheel drive. The 2027 Nissan Rogue is rated at 30 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 29 mpg with all-wheel drive. The 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid narrows the gap, with a Nissan-targeted 38 mpg combined pending EPA confirmation.
Yes. Intelligent All-Wheel Drive is available on every 2027 Nissan Rogue grade, starting at $31,090 for the Rogue S AWD, and the Rock Creek and Platinum grades are sold only with all-wheel drive. All-wheel drive helps a Rogue get moving in snow, but it does not shorten stopping distances. Tires do that, so winter tires matter more than the drive system for braking on ice.
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 has more space behind the rear seat: 37.8 cubic feet, against 31.6 cubic feet in the 2027 Nissan Rogue. With the rear seat folded, the Rogue's cargo area opens to 74.1 cubic feet, and its rear doors open to nearly 90 degrees for loading car seats and bulky items.
Nissan says the first 2027 Rogue Hybrid models, the SR AWD with SR Technology Package, reach dealers in fall 2026. The SV, SR and Platinum grades go on sale in early 2027, starting at $35,490 for the Rogue Hybrid SV AWD. West Herr Nissan of Lockport can have a Rogue Hybrid that isn't on its lot transferred in at no fee and with no commitment to buy.
No. West Herr Nissan of Lockport sells new Nissan vehicles only, so new RAV4s aren't available to drive there. The store keeps popular Nissan Rogue models and trims in stock at 6069 S Transit Rd in Lockport, and it can have a Rogue that isn't on the lot transferred in at no fee and with no commitment to buy.
Prices are manufacturer's suggested retail prices as published by Nissan (2027 Rogue and 2027 Rogue Hybrid, September 21, 2026) and Toyota (2026 RAV4 Hybrid, September 3, 2026). They exclude destination, tax, title, license and options, and the dealer sets the actual price. Fuel economy figures are EPA estimates except the 2027 Rogue Hybrid, which is Nissan's targeted estimate pending EPA confirmation. Actual mileage will vary. Toyota and RAV4 are trademarks of Toyota Motor Corporation. For J.D. Power 2026 award information, visit jdpower.com/awards.
