TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
2001–2026 · 259 trims available
At a Glance
HIGHLANDER OVERVIEW
Year Range
2001–2026
Total Configurations
259
Best MyCar Score
80.5 / 100
Price Range (Used)
$23,515–$53,225
Trim Levels
2026 CONFIGURATIONS
Showing 2026 trims. Select a year above for full details.
Trim Guide
UNDERSTANDING HIGHLANDER TRIMS
Averaged across all model years. Sorted entry-level to premium by price.
| Trim | Body | Avg MPG | Avg HP | Avg MSRP | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V6 | SUV | 19 | 226 | $26,142 | 71 |
| Base | SUV | 20 | 206 | $26,738 | 70 |
| Sport | SUV | 19 | 239 | $29,846 | 68 |
| Plus | SUV | 20 | 242 | $31,875 | 70 |
| LE | SUV | 23 | 262 | $34,997 | 71 |
| LE Plus | SUV | 22 | 283 | $35,381 | 70 |
| L | SUV | 24 | 288 | $36,340 | 73 |
| SE | SUV | 21 | 269 | $36,709 | 69 |
| Limited | SUV | 21 | 264 | $38,918 | 69 |
| XLE | SUV | 23 | 281 | $40,634 | 70 |
| XSE | SUV | 24 | 277 | $44,650 | 70 |
| Limited Platinum | SUV | 22 | 283 | $44,828 | 67 |
| Platinum | SUV | 24 | 280 | $49,858 | 69 |
| Base/Hybrid | SUV | N/A | N/A | N/A | 73 |
| Ltd/Ltd Platinum | SUV | N/A | N/A | N/A | 73 |
| Base | SUV | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| SE/XLE | SUV | N/A | N/A | N/A | 73 |
| LE, XLE, XSE, Platinum, Limited | SUV | N/A | N/A | N/A | 73 |
Specs Summary
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A HIGHLANDER
| Spec | Entry Level | Top Spec |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $23,515 | $53,225 |
| MPG (combined) | 18 combined | 25 combined |
| Horsepower | 155 HP | 295 HP |
| Seating | 5 passengers | 8 passengers |
| Body Types | SUV | SUV |
Year-by-Year Analysis
BEST & WORST YEARS
Best Year
2022
Average MyCar Score: 76.7 · 5 avg recalls
Years to Watch
2024, 2023, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2005
Lower scores or higher recall counts. Research these years carefully before buying.
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