Used Toyota Highlander for Sale nearUrbandale, IA

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 $26,890, and its lowest point over the past year was $26,554. 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 choice if you want a comfortable, family-friendly SUV with a long-running reputation for reliability and safety. 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 practical family-focused layout. Reviewers also repeatedly highlight its safety features and overall comfort, while the broader model history points to strong long-term value and everyday usability.

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

The main tradeoffs that show up again and again are a third row that feels tight in some years, infotainment that can feel dated in older models, and driving dynamics that lean toward comfort rather than excitement.

32.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota Highlander models reliable?

The Toyota Highlander has a consistent reputation for reliability, comfort, and family-friendly practicality across its model years. Owners and experts repeatedly praise its smooth ride, spacious cabin, and strong safety focus, which helps make it a dependable used SUV choice.

• Owners rate the Toyota Highlander between 4.5 and 5 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 history and choose a well-maintained example.

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

Across all model years, at 72.2% 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: A strong value pick, 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.
• 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.
• Platinum: The 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 model years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, more pricing flexibility, and a wider mix of trims and equipment. That usually makes it easier to find the right balance of features, mileage, and condition.

What is the Toyota Highlander's resale value?

Most model years in the table are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want more room to negotiate. One year is essentially flat, while the rest show declines of varying size, so the overall pattern favors buyers rather than sellers.

The 2024 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2024, 2014, 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 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 −7.81% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −3.56%.
• Deal availability: The 2023 model has 33.7% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $32,083. The Toyota Highlander offers a comfortable cabin, strong family-friendly versatility, and a reputation for reliability that makes it easy to live with.

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.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.