Used 2022 Toyota Highlander for Sale nearColumbia, SC

How much does the 2022 Toyota Highlander cost?

Prices have softened 7.96% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 4,352 listings available, which gives you a solid pool of inventory to compare.

Is the 2022 Toyota Highlander a good car?

Yes — the 2022 Toyota Highlander earns a 4.5/5 user rating and an 8.17/10 expert rating. The model scores 9/10 across Form and function and Cost effectiveness.

You get a family-focused three-row SUV that reviewers consistently praise for its safety, comfort, and smooth ride. The user feedback also points to quality and stylish design as recurring strengths, while the expert review highlights great ride quality and easy-to-use technology.

The main trade-offs are a cramped third row and some tech and seating complaints from owners, including an outdated infotainment system and limited seat comfort for taller drivers. That said, the Highlander’s use case is clear: it is built for families who want comfort, safety, and everyday usability in one package rather than maximum passenger space.

The market still shows healthy interest, with 34.7% of listings marked as good or great deals.

Is the 2022 Toyota Highlander reliable?

Owners rate it 4.5/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

User feedback also points to a dependable, trouble-free ownership experience, with praise centered on safety, comfort, and smooth operation. The expert review reinforces that impression by describing the Highlander as a competent, well-rounded family hauler that covers the basics well and provides the reassurance buyers want in a long-term vehicle.

Toyota also backs the Highlander with a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty, which adds some ownership confidence. For used buyers, the main long-term risk is less about outright durability and more about finding one that has been maintained well and not worn down by family use.

What should I look for when buying a used 2022 Toyota Highlander?

Accident-free inventory is solid at 80.3% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still run a history report on any candidate, even if the listing looks clean at first glance. A pre-purchase inspection is especially important on a family SUV like this, since you want to check for wear from heavy daily use, interior condition, and any signs of neglected maintenance. Focus on the third row, infotainment operation, and seat comfort, since those are the areas where this model draws the most attention from shoppers.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The lineup starts with the L trim, which gives you the essentials, including an 8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, pushbutton start, three-zone climate control, and five USB ports. The LE adds LED fog lights, a smart key system, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and a power liftgate, while the XLE adds more comfort and convenience with synthetic leather upholstery, heated front seats, a power moonroof, wireless device charging, second-row captain’s chairs, and a digital instrument display. The XSE stands out with unique exterior styling, ambient interior lighting, and a sport-tuned suspension, while the Limited and Platinum bring the most upscale equipment. If you want the best value, the XLE is the trim that most clearly balances features and price.

• Powertrain: The Highlander uses a 3.5-liter V6 with 295 horsepower and 263 pound-feet of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. You can get standard front-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive, and the setup includes drive modes for Sport, Normal, and Eco. The V6 is strongest once you are already moving, so it feels better at highway speeds than off the line.

• Safety package: Toyota Safety Sense comes standard and includes forward collision avoidance, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control, traffic-sign recognition, and automatic high beams. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are standard on all but the base L trim. Upper trims can add front and rear parking sensors, a surround-view parking monitor, a head-up display, and adaptive headlights.

• Infotainment: The standard setup uses an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa. It also includes a WiFi hotspot and five USB ports. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are not included, though the system is straightforward and supported by hard buttons. A larger 12.3-inch touchscreen is available on upper trims.

• Fuel efficiency: The most efficient configurations are the FWD L and FWD XLE, which return 21 mpg city, 29 mpg highway, and 24 mpg combined. The AWD L, LE, and XLE return 20 mpg city, 27 mpg highway, and 23 mpg combined. In expert testing, the XSE returned 23.4 mpg.

Which 2022 Toyota Highlander trim should I buy?

The 2022 Toyota Highlander is offered in 6 trim levels: L, LE, XLE, XSE, Limited, and Platinum.

Here's the short version:

• L: This is the entry point, and it gives you the core Highlander formula at the lowest price. You still get the V6, the standard safety suite, an 8-inch touchscreen, and useful everyday features like three-zone climate control and five USB ports. It makes sense if you want the Highlander’s fundamentals without paying for extras.

• LE: The LE adds a more polished ownership experience with LED fog lights, a smart key system, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and a power liftgate. It is a sensible step up if you want convenience upgrades without moving too far up the price ladder.

• XLE: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it adds a strong mix of comfort and tech. You get synthetic leather upholstery, heated front seats, a power moonroof, wireless device charging, second-row captain’s chairs, second-row sunshades, and a digital instrument screen. It is the trim that most clearly balances family-friendly features and cost.

• XSE: The XSE is the style-and-sport choice, with unique exterior styling, revised bumpers, 20-inch wheels, a large mesh grille, dual exhaust tips, ambient interior lighting, and a sport-tuned suspension. It suits you if you want the Highlander to feel a little more distinctive and engaging.

• Limited: The Limited moves the Highlander into near-luxury territory with heated and ventilated front seats, genuine leather upholstery, acoustic noise-reducing windows, a wall-style power outlet, a hands-free power liftgate, and standard JBL audio. It is the right pick if comfort and upscale features matter most.

• Platinum: The Platinum is the top trim and adds the most premium equipment, including adaptive headlights, rain-sensing windshield wipers, a panoramic sunroof, a 360-degree parking camera, heated second-row seats, a rearview camera mirror, and the larger 12.3-inch touchscreen. Choose it if you want the most fully equipped Highlander.

All but the base L trim include blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, so that is an important safety-package step up to keep in mind.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2022 Toyota Highlander?

This is a moderate market for selective buyers, so you have room to shop carefully without waiting forever.

• Deal availability: 34.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 4,352 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 7.96% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 80.3% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $32,353, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2022 Toyota Highlander's resale value?

The current average of $32,384 sits slightly below last year's $35,185.

That price movement suggests the market has cooled a bit, which can help you as a buyer today but may temper short-term resale gains if you sell soon. For a future seller, the current softness means you should expect more competition from similarly priced listings. Even so, the Highlander’s broad family appeal and strong feature set should help it remain marketable.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.5/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2022 Toyota Highlander safe?

The 2022 Toyota Highlander earns a strong safety reputation through its standard driver-assistance suite and broad availability of additional safety tech.

It earns an 8/10 safety score from our experts.

Toyota Safety Sense comes standard, and it includes forward collision avoidance, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control, traffic-sign recognition, and automatic high beams. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are standard on all but the base L trim, while upper trims can add front and rear parking sensors, a surround-view parking monitor, a head-up display, and adaptive headlights.

The available lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist systems are very active, so you may notice them more than you expect on some roads. That means you should pay attention during a test drive to see whether the calibration feels helpful or intrusive for your driving style.

Should I buy a 2022 Toyota Highlander or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2022 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2022 if:

• 34.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 80.3% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 7.96% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• It gives you a family-focused three-row SUV with a stout V6, standard safety features, and easy-to-use technology.

Consider the 2021 if:

• At $29,852, the 2021 costs less than the current year's $32,384 average.
• It emphasizes comfort and practicality with added standard safety technology.

The bottom line: If you want the stronger all-around buy, the 2022 is the better path because it combines a lower-than-last-year price trend, solid inventory, and strong owner satisfaction. If your priority is spending less up front, the 2021 is the better value play, especially if you find one in good condition with the equipment you want.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.