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 $45,738, and its lowest point over the past year was $44,062. 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 roomy, 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 highlight its spacious cabin, generous cargo room, and comfortable road-trip character, while the main trade-offs center on cumbersome handling and some subscription-dependent tech features. Expert reviews rate the 2024 model among the highest across all years. 39.1% 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 well-built interior and a model designed for everyday family use. The strongest themes across the data are its roomy cabin, practical layout, and comfortable road-trip character.

• 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 is worth watching closely because early quality concerns and a 2024 recall appear in the model’s history.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 90.1% — 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: Gas-powered models with FWD will return 21 mpg city, 28 highway, and 24 combined while adding AWD will bring those numbers to 21/27/23 for the XLE trim and 20/26/22 for the Limited and Platinum trims.

Which Toyota Grand Highlander trim should I buy?

The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander offers these trims:

• XLE: This is the entry point and brings a 10-way power-adjustable driver seat with lumbar support, an eight-way front passenger seat, heated front seats, and SofTex synthetic leather; it’s the value pick for shoppers who want the core Grand Highlander experience.
• Limited: This trim adds real leather, ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and an 11-speaker JBL stereo, making it a strong step up for comfort and audio.
• Platinum: This top trim adds the most upscale equipment, including Portobello upholstery when paired with the top-spec engine, plus the highest-end cabin 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 on trim, mileage, and pricing, which makes it easier to compare similar vehicles side by side. They also tend to be the easiest place to find a balance of availability and deal quality.

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 on the 2024 model.

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 −8.45% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.43%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 39.1% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 39.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $45,444. The Toyota Grand Highlander offers a spacious, family-friendly cabin with an adult-sized third row and a practical, road-trip-ready layout.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: You’ll be able to purchase a Grand Highlander with one of three available engine options. Starting things off, Toyota’s 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine will produce 265 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. For folks willing to sacrifice power for fuel efficiency, a 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid option will develop 245 combined net horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque (no combined net figure has been provided). At the top of the price range lives the Hybrid Max powertrain. This 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid mill 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 packaged within Toyota's audio multimedia software include dual-device Bluetooth connectivity, and standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Safety: Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 (TSS 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 in July 2023 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 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.