Used Toyota Grand Highlander for Sale nearSan Diego, CA

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 $46,473, and over the past year it reached a low of $43,982. 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 pick if you want a spacious three-row crossover with extra practicality and adult-sized third-row space. 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 cumbersome handling, subscription-heavy tech, and early ownership complaints about cabin noise and hood vibration. 34.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota Grand Highlander models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Toyota Grand Highlander highly, and the expert writeups repeatedly point to a roomy cabin, strong practicality, and well-finished interior materials. The model’s family-friendly layout and efficient powertrain choices also come through as recurring strengths.

• Owners rate the Toyota Grand Highlander 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable, but you should still pay close attention to service history and any signs of early-model teething issues.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 91.5% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Toyota Safety Sense 3.0
• Infotainment: a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: gas models rated at 22-24 mpg combined, standard hybrid models at 33-36 mpg, and Hybrid MAX models at 27 mpg

Which Toyota Grand Highlander trim should I buy?

The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander offers these trims:

• XLE: This is the entry trim, and it brings Softex synthetic leather, a 10-way power-adjustable driver seat with lumbar support, heated front seats, and standard advanced safety features. It’s the best-value choice if you want the core Grand Highlander experience with strong everyday equipment.
• Limited: This trim adds real leather, ventilation for the front seats, a heated steering wheel, and the JBL audio system. It suits you well if you want a more upscale cabin and more comfort features.
• Platinum: This top trim adds the most premium feel, including Portobello upholstery when paired with the top-spec engine, along with the highest-end available equipment in the 2024 lineup.

What Toyota Grand Highlander do most buyers choose?

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

The highest-volume years tend to be the easiest places to shop because you get more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right trim and price. They also usually give you a better mix of availability and deal quality.

What is the Toyota Grand Highlander's resale value?

Prices are moving lower across the model years shown, which is good news if you’re shopping used. The declines are fairly close in size, so neither year is holding value dramatically better than the other. That gives you a useful window to shop recent Grand Highlanders with some pricing pressure already built in.

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 the 2024 Grand Highlander lineup.

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 −7.36% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.79%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $46,473. The Toyota Grand Highlander offers a spacious, family-friendly cabin with adult-sized third-row space and a practical layout that makes it especially appealing for everyday use.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: You’ll be able to purchase a Grand Highlander with one of three available engine options, including a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 265 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque, a 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid option with 245 combined net horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque, and a Hybrid Max powertrain with 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 wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included.
• 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.

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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.