Used Toyota Grand Highlander for Sale nearSan Luis Obispo, 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 $45,654, and over the past year it reached a low of $43,979. 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, practical three-row SUV with a clear family-first focus. 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, some cheap-feeling interior materials, and subscription-heavy tech features.

40.7% 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 expert commentary points to a comfortable, well-built cabin that should hold up well over time. The model’s overall appeal is reinforced by its practical packaging and family-friendly character.

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

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture looks strongest when you focus on well-kept examples with clean histories and regular maintenance.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 90.2% — 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; 21/27/23 for the XLE trim with AWD; 20/26/22 for the Limited and Platinum trims with AWD; 36 mpg city, 32 highway, and 34 combined; 35/21/33 for the Hybrid Limited with AWD; 26/27/27.

Which Toyota Grand Highlander trim should I buy?

The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander offers these trims:

• XLE: This is the entry trim and the best-value choice if you want the core Grand Highlander experience with a 10-way power-adjustable driver seat, heated front seats, SofTex upholstery, and Toyota Safety Sense 3.0.
• Limited: This trim adds real leather, ventilation for the front seats, a heated steering wheel, and an 11-speaker JBL stereo, making it a strong pick if you want a more upscale daily driver.
• Platinum: This is the top trim, adding the most premium cabin feel and available Portobello upholstery, plus the highest-end equipment 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.

Those higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they usually offer the broadest mix of pricing, availability, and trim choices. More listings also make it easier for you to compare condition, equipment, and deal quality before you buy.

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 models are becoming more approachable for buyers who want a newer SUV without paying new-car pricing. The smaller drop on the 2024 model shows that some years are holding value a bit better than others.

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 on the 2024 Grand Highlander.

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 −8.71% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.56%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 40.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 42.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $45,654. The Toyota Grand Highlander offers a roomy, family-friendly cabin with an adult-sized third row and a practical overall layout.

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 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid option will develop 245 combined net horsepower and 177 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 standard 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.