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Toyota Highlander.

The family workhorse: three rows, available hybrid at 35 mpg, and Toyota resale value.

By The Broker Black · Updated September 30, 2026

Toyota Highlander 3-row midsize suv
About $41K*
Starting price (MSRP), base model
up to 35 mpg (hybrid)
Fuel economy
7-8
Seats
265 hp / 243 hp hybrid
Power

Highlander trims.

LEThree rows, full safety suite, 8-inch screen, hybrid available.
XLESofTex, sunroof, wireless charging, power driver memory seat.
LimitedLeather, JBL, ventilated fronts, 12.3-inch screen, hands-free liftgate.
PlatinumTops it with head-up display, panoramic roof, rain-sensing wipers, 360 camera.

A Toyota Highlander, on your numbers.

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An estimate on the numbers you type, not an offer of credit or a quote from any dealership. Starting loan rates are the average new-car APR for each credit tier (used-car APR for a used car) from Experian's State of the Automotive Finance Market, second quarter 2026, VantageScore 4.0. The starting money factor, residual, and acquisition fee are starting figures only; the leasing company sets the real ones. Taxes and state fees are estimates for Arizona; the dealership's paperwork and your motor vehicle agency have the final numbers. What you own at the end assumes the car is worth the residual. Nothing you type is sent, saved, or used to check your credit.

Taxes and fees at the starting price.*

Registered inSales taxTitle, registration, and state fees
Phoenix, AZ$3,518 (8.6%)$720
Las Vegas, NV$3,434 (8.4%)$779
Los Angeles, CA$3,998 (9.8%)$635
Every new Toyota carries a 3 year / 36,000 mile basic warranty, 5 year / 60,000 mile powertrain coverage, and ToyotaCare complimentary maintenance for 2 years / 25,000 miles.

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Questions.

How much does the Toyota Highlander cost?

The Toyota Highlander starts around $41K, the manufacturer's suggested price for the base model before options and destination. Plus each dealership's own documentary fee (not a government fee), taxes, and government fees. Higher trims cost more; the Platinum tops the range.

What trims does the Toyota Highlander come in?

Four: LE, XLE, Limited, and Platinum.

What gas mileage does the Toyota Highlander get?

Up to 35 mpg (hybrid), depending on the trim and powertrain, per the manufacturer's published figures.

How many seats does the Toyota Highlander have?

7-8.

Should I lease or buy a Toyota Highlander?

It depends on how long you will keep it and how far you drive. Type the price you agreed on into the calculator above and compare the lease and the loan over the same months, with your state's taxes and your own credit tier.