Used Toyota Highlander for Sale nearSan Luis Obispo, CA

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 $27,038, and its lowest point over the past year was $26,583. 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 comfort, practicality, 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, roomy cabin, and reliability, and they also highlight its safety features as a major strength. Across the model years, the Highlander also earns recurring praise for its spacious interiors and everyday usability, which makes it easy to live with as a family vehicle.

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

The main trade-offs show up in the third row, which is often described as tight, along with infotainment that feels dated in some years and driving dynamics that lean toward comfort rather than excitement.

32.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota Highlander models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Highlander as comfortable, dependable, and well suited to family use, and expert reviews reinforce that reputation with repeated praise for its safety, practicality, and long-term value. Across the model years, you also see steady owner satisfaction, which points to a vehicle that tends to age well for used buyers.

• 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 choose a well-kept example with a clean history and regular maintenance.

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

Across all model years, at 71.7% 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-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Toyota Safety Sense suite of driver-assistance features
• 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 these trims:

• L: The entry trim includes 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 trim 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. It stands out as the best-value trim for shoppers who want a strong mix of comfort and convenience.
• 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, Driver Easy Speak, and the JBL premium audio system.
• Platinum: This 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.

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they usually offer a wider selection of trims, prices, and equipment combinations. That makes it easier for you to compare options and find a version that fits your budget and feature priorities.

What is the Toyota Highlander's resale value?

The table shows broad price declines across the lineup, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while several older years show smaller year-over-year changes. That pattern suggests you may find especially attractive pricing on recent Highlanders compared with last year.

The 2014, 2024, 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

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 −9.01% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −3.06%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 35.5% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $32,519. The Toyota Highlander offers a roomy cabin and a smooth, family-friendly driving character.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The Highlander comes equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 engine. It makes 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. It includes standard forward collision avoidance, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control, traffic-sign recognition, and automatic high beams.
• 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 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.