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 $27,696, and its year-round low is $26,585.14. That puts the model’s pricing in a fairly broad band across generations, with newer examples commanding the highest averages and older ones opening up lower entry points. 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, anchored by an all-generations owner rating of 4.7/5. 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 family-friendly cabin space. Review summaries also repeatedly point to its smooth ride, strong safety features, and easy-to-live-with character as major strengths.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in expert reviews are the third row’s tight packaging, the infotainment system’s older feel in some years, and some seat-comfort concerns in certain trims.

31.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota Highlander models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Highlander as dependable, comfortable, and well suited to family use. Expert and owner feedback also repeatedly highlights its smooth ride, strong safety focus, and practical cabin layout.

• 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, the long-term ownership picture looks reassuring, especially if you verify maintenance history and choose a well-kept example.

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

Across all model years, at 72.5% 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
• Infotainment: 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with 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...

• L: Best value if you want the lowest starting point with 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 the 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa.
• LE: 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: Adds 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 within the instrument panel.
• XSE: Adds unique exterior styling, revised front and rear bumpers, 20-inch alloy wheels, a large mesh grille design, dual exhaust tips, ambient interior lighting, and a sport-tuned suspension.
• Limited: 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: 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 2024.

These higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare, more pricing spread to shop, and more chances to find the trim and condition you want.

What is the Toyota Highlander's resale value?

The table shows broad price declines across every listed model year, which is good news if you’re shopping used. Newer Highlanders are seeing the steepest drops, while older examples are changing more gradually. That creates a useful spread of value across the lineup for buyers who want to balance price and age.

The 2014, 2017, and 2023 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

The Highlander comes standard with the Toyota Safety Sense suite of driver-assistance features.

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 −11.91% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.94%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 33.6% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $33,336. The Toyota Highlander offers a spacious, family-friendly cabin with a smooth ride and a practical overall character.

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 2028 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from July 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.