Used Toyota Grand Highlander for Sale nearWaterloo, IA

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 $45,967, 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 three-row family 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 reliability concerns. 37.7% 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 highlights its roomy cabin, well-built interior, and strong family-friendly practicality. The model’s overall character centers on comfort, space, and useful everyday versatility.

• 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 tied mainly to early teething issues and the need to pay attention to trim- and feature-specific equipment.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 90.5% — 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, SofTex synthetic leather, and a practical family-friendly cabin layout.
• Limited: This trim adds real leather, ventilated front seats, and a heated steering wheel, making it a strong value if you want a more upscale daily driver.
• Platinum: This top trim adds the most premium feel, with available Portobello upholstery, and suits you if you want the most luxurious Grand Highlander setup.

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 tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, more pricing flexibility, and a better chance of finding the trim and equipment you want. They also usually make it easier to shop for a deal without narrowing your search too much.

What is the Toyota Grand Highlander's resale value?

Prices are moving lower for both model years, which is good news if you’re shopping used. The declines are fairly close, so neither year is holding value dramatically better than the other. That kind of movement can create more room to negotiate, especially if you’re flexible on color or trim. 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 −7.94% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.37%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 38.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $45,967. The Toyota Grand Highlander offers a spacious, family-first cabin with adult-sized third-row usefulness and a strong everyday comfort focus.

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 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.
• 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 September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.