Used Toyota Highlander for Sale nearSaint Joseph, MO

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 $26,625, and its lowest point over the past year was $26,558. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023 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 comfort, reliability, and family-friendly versatility. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Highlander for its smooth ride, spacious cabin, and dependable character. Safety is another recurring strength, and many drivers also appreciate the model’s practical features and everyday ease of use.

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 a cramped third row, infotainment that can feel dated on some years, and driving dynamics that prioritize comfort over excitement.

34.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota Highlander models reliable?

The Toyota Highlander has a long-running reputation for comfort, reliability, and family-friendly usefulness. Owners across the model years consistently praise its smooth ride, spacious interior, and strong safety focus.

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

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable overall, especially if you choose a well-maintained example with a clean history and service records.

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

Across all model years, at 70.7% 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-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Toyota Safety Sense suite of driver-assistance features
• Infotainment: an 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, ambient interior lighting, 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, the JBL premium audio system, and Driver Easy Speak for the third row.
• 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 draw more shoppers because they offer a strong mix of availability, newer features, and broad appeal. When more listings are on the market, you also get more chances to compare prices, trims, and condition.

What is the Toyota Highlander's resale value?

Most model years in the table are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want more room to negotiate. The changes are generally modest to moderate, with one recent year showing a small increase instead of a decline. That mix suggests the Highlander remains in demand, but pricing has softened across much of the lineup.

The 2014 and 2024 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2024, 2014, and 2016 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 2022 Toyota 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 −6.33% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −4.15%.
• Deal availability: The 2023 model has 36.9% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $31,822. The Toyota Highlander offers a comfortable cabin, family-friendly space, and a smooth, easygoing character that make it a dependable everyday SUV.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest model pairs a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 295 horsepower and 263 pound-feet of torque, plus an eight-speed automatic transmission and available all-wheel drive.
• Tech: The latest model 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 latest model comes standard with the Toyota Safety Sense suite of driver-assistance features, and all but the base L trim come equipped with blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.

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.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.