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

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

The Toyota Grand Highlander's current nationwide average price is $46,483, and its year-round low is $44,079.14. That puts the model in a fairly tight pricing band for shoppers comparing recent used examples. Recently, prices have come down for the 2024 and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Toyota Grand Highlander a good car?

Yes — it stands out as a spacious seven-seat family crossover with an “adult-sized” third row, a more modern and upmarket cabin, and strong everyday usefulness for larger households. The all-generations owner rating is 5/5 across every model year in the data. Expert reviews rate the 2024 model among the highest across all years. The main trade-offs are cumbersome handling, subscription-heavy tech, and early ownership concerns that make a careful test drive and recall check worthwhile. 34.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota Grand Highlander models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Toyota Grand Highlander 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data. Expert coverage also points to a well-built interior and a reputation for mechanical reliability, which supports its appeal for long-term family use. Owners and experts both highlight a strong ownership case, though early reports suggest you should still do a careful inspection before buying used.

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

For used buyers, the main long-term ownership risk comes from early teething issues, so a thorough test drive and recall check are smart steps.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 91.7% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 with automatic emergency braking, lane-departure alert with steering assist, lane-tracing assist, road-sign recognition, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control.
• Infotainment: 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: Gas-powered models with FWD will return 21 mpg city, 28 highway, and 24 combined while adding AWD will bring those numbers to 21/27/23 for the XLE trim and 20/26/22 for the Limited and Platinum trims. The hybrid powertrain is predictably better. XLE trims deliver 36 mpg city, 32 highway, and 34 combined, and the Hybrid Limited with AWD delivers 35/21/33. Despite producing significantly more power, the Hybrid Max also manages to provide better fuel economy than the standard gas model, coming in at 26/27/27.

Which Toyota Grand Highlander trim should I buy?

The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander offers...

• XLE: This is the entry trim and the best-value choice, with a 10-way power-adjustable driver seat, heated front seats, SofTex upholstery, second-row sunshades, and Toyota Safety Sense 3.0.
• Limited: This trim adds real leather, ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and the JBL 11-speaker audio system, making it a strong pick if you want a more upscale cabin.
• Platinum: This top trim adds the most premium feel, with available Portobello upholstery, plus the same comfort and tech upgrades found higher in the range.

What Toyota Grand Highlander do most buyers choose?

The Toyota Grand Highlander years with the most listings are 2025, 2024, and 2026.

Higher-volume years usually give you more choices in trims, colors, and equipment combinations, which makes it easier to find the right match. They also tend to be the easiest years to compare side by side because there are more listings at similar price points.

What is the Toyota Grand Highlander's resale value?

Prices are moving lower across the recent model years, which is good news if you’re shopping used. The declines are meaningful but not extreme, so you’re seeing a market that has softened without collapsing. That can create a better buying window for shoppers who want a newer Grand Highlander at a more approachable price.

The 2024 and 2025 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Toyota Grand Highlander safe?

• 2024: 9/10

Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 is standard across the 2024 Grand Highlander lineup.

For the safest used buy, the 2024 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −7.55% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.3%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.5% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $47,438. The Toyota Grand Highlander offers a spacious, family-friendly cabin with an “adult-sized” third row and strong everyday usefulness.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Toyota’s 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine will produce 265 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque, while the 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid option will develop 245 combined net horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: Every 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander comes equipped with a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and dual-device Bluetooth connectivity.
• Safety: Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 includes automatic emergency braking, lane-departure alert with steering assist, lane-tracing assist, road-sign recognition, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control.
• Starting price: the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander should arrive at dealerships in July 2023 with a base MSRP of $44,405 including a $1,335 destination fee.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2027 inventory to mature.

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