Used Toyota Highlander for Sale nearBlanding, UT

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

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

The Toyota Highlander’s current nationwide average price is $26,987, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $26,573 over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Toyota Highlander a good car?

Yes — the Toyota Highlander is a strong used SUV choice if you want a family-friendly model with broad appeal and a well-established reputation. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Highlander for its comfort, reliability, and spacious cabin. They also highlight its smooth ride and family-friendly practicality, along with safety features that make it especially appealing for everyday use.

Expert reviews rate the 2014 and 2022 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs show up in the driving experience and cabin packaging on some recent years: the Highlander is often described as more comfort-oriented than engaging, and the third row can feel tight. Some recent expert reviews also point to dated-feeling tech and a steering feel that prioritizes ease over excitement.

33.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota Highlander models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently describe the Toyota Highlander as a dependable, comfort-focused family SUV with strong long-term appeal. Across the model years in the data, you’ll see repeated praise for its reliability, smooth ride, and practical cabin.

• Owners rate the Toyota Highlander between 4.5 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, that combination points to a model that tends to age well when it has been maintained and documented carefully.

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

Across all model years, at 72% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Toyota Safety Sense suite of driver-assistance features
• Infotainment: 8-inch touchscreen that supports Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa
• Fuel efficiency: 21 mpg city, 29 mpg highway, and 24 mpg combined

Which Toyota Highlander trim should I buy?

The 2022 Toyota Highlander offers these trims:

• L: The entry trim brings 18-inch alloy wheels, pushbutton start, proximity/remote keyless entry, three-zone climate control, an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, five USB ports, one-touch power windows, and an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa.
• LE: This trim adds LED fog lights, a smart key system on the door handles, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and a power liftgate.
• XLE: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers, adding silver roof rails, synthetic leather upholstery, a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, an eight-way power-adjustable front-passenger seat, a power moonroof, wireless device charging, second-row captain’s chairs, second-row sunshades, and a 7-inch digital screen in the instrument panel.
• XSE: This trim adds unique exterior styling, revised front and rear bumpers, 20-inch alloy wheels, a large mesh grille design, dual exhaust tips, and a sport-tuned suspension.
• Limited: This trim adds high-output LED fog lights, heated and ventilated front seats, genuine leather upholstery, acoustic noise-reducing windows, a wall-style power outlet, a hands-free power liftgate, Driver Easy Speak, and the JBL premium audio system.
• Platinum: This top trim adds adaptive headlights, rain-sensing windshield wipers, a panoramic sunroof, a 360-degree parking camera, heated second-row seats, a rearview camera mirror, and the larger 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen.

What Toyota Highlander do most buyers choose?

The Toyota Highlander years with the most listings are 2022, 2023, and 2021.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they offer a strong mix of availability, newer features, and pricing that still sits below the newest model years. More listings also give you more room to compare trims, colors, and condition before you buy.

What is the Toyota Highlander's resale value?

Most Highlander model years are moving down in price, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The largest drops are concentrated in the newer and mid-cycle years, while a few older years are changing more slowly. That pattern suggests there are still opportunities to find value across a wide spread of model years.

The 2024, 2014, and 2017 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Toyota Highlander safe?

• 2022: 8/10
• 2021: 10/10
• 2020: 9/10
• 2017: 7/10
• 2014: 10/10

Toyota Safety Sense comes standard with the 2022 Highlander.

For the safest used buy, the 2014 and 2021 models both post the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −9.03% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −1.38%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 34.3% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $32,217. The Toyota Highlander offers a roomy cabin and a smooth, family-friendly character that makes it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The Highlander comes equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 engine, 295 horsepower, and 263 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: The Highlander comes standard with a WiFi hotspot, five USB ports, and an 8-inch touchscreen that supports Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa.
• Safety: The Highlander comes standard with the Toyota Safety Sense suite of driver-assistance features.
• Starting price: Base MSRP for the 2022 Toyota Highlander is $35,855 for the base L trim.

If you're buying used today, the 2022 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 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.