Used Toyota Grand Highlander for Sale nearDurham, NC

How much does the Toyota Grand Highlander cost in today's market?

Used Toyota Grand Highlander prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Toyota Grand Highlander's current nationwide average price is $45,436, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $44,056 over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2024 and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Toyota Grand Highlander a good car?

Yes — the Toyota Grand Highlander is a strong choice if you want a spacious, family-focused three-row SUV with an adult-sized third row, generous cargo space, and a practical, comfort-first character. The all-generations owner rating is 5/5 across every model year in the data. Expert reviews rate the 2024 model among the highest across all years. The main trade-offs are poor handling and too many subscription-dependent tech features. 33.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota Grand Highlander models reliable?

Owners consistently give the Toyota Grand Highlander top marks, and the expert writeups repeatedly point to a roomy cabin, strong practicality, and a well-built interior that should hold up well over time. The model’s broad powertrain lineup and family-friendly packaging also support its appeal for long-term use.

• Owners rate the Toyota Grand Highlander 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the main long-term ownership risk centers on early quality concerns and recall history, so a careful inspection and service-history review are smart steps.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 90.3% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 with automatic emergency braking, lane-departure alert with steering assist, lane-tracing assist, road-sign recognition, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control.
• Infotainment: a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: 21 mpg city, 28 highway, and 24 combined for gas-powered models with FWD; 36 mpg city, 32 highway, and 34 combined for XLE trims; and 26/27/27 for the Hybrid Max.

Which Toyota Grand Highlander trim should I buy?

The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander offers these trims:

• XLE: the entry trim brings a 10-way power-adjustable driver seat with lumbar support, heated front seats, SofTex upholstery, and the core family-friendly setup; it’s the best-value trim for shoppers who want the essentials.
• Limited: adds real leather, ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and the 11-speaker JBL stereo, making it a strong step-up for comfort and audio.
• Platinum: adds the top-end equipment, including Portobello upholstery when paired with the top-spec engine, plus the most upscale presentation in the lineup.

What Toyota Grand Highlander do most buyers choose?

The Toyota Grand Highlander years with the most listings are 2025, 2024, and 2026.

Higher-volume years usually give you more choices, which can make it easier to compare trims, colors, and prices. They also tend to be the easiest place to find a used SUV that matches your budget and equipment needs.

What is the Toyota Grand Highlander's resale value?

Prices are moving lower across the model years shown, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The declines are meaningful, and they suggest recent Grand Highlander inventory has become more approachable for buyers. The 2024 and 2025 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Toyota Grand Highlander safe?

• 2024: 9/10

Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 is standard across all trims.

For the safest used buy, the 2024 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Toyota Grand Highlander now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −8.25% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.21%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.9% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $45,095. The Toyota Grand Highlander offers a spacious, family-focused cabin with an adult-sized third row and strong everyday practicality.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Toyota’s 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine will produce 265 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque, while the Hybrid Max powertrain turns out 362 combined net horsepower and 400 combined net lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: Every 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander comes equipped with a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and standard features include dual-device Bluetooth connectivity plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Safety: Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 includes automatic emergency braking, lane-departure alert with steering assist, lane-tracing assist, road-sign recognition, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control.
• Starting price: The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander should arrive at dealerships with a base MSRP of $44,405 including a $1,335 destination fee.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.