New Toyota Highlander Hybrid for Sale near California

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

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

The Toyota Highlander Hybrid's current nationwide average price is $37,022, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $34,138 over the past year.

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 Hybrid a good car?

Yes — the Toyota Highlander Hybrid is a strong pick if you want a family-focused hybrid SUV with broad owner appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.75/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its comfort, fuel efficiency, and spacious interior. They also highlight the smooth, quiet ride and the model’s practical, family-friendly character.

Expert reviews rate the 2016 and 2020 models among the highest across all years.

The main tradeoffs across recent expert-tested years are pedestrian performance, a cramped third row, and interior materials that feel cheap.

34.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota Highlander Hybrid models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Toyota Highlander Hybrid’s comfort, quiet ride, spacious cabin, and strong fuel efficiency as core strengths. The model also earns praise for its practical family-focused layout and easygoing everyday character.

• Owners rate the Toyota Highlander Hybrid between 3.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is generally tied more to individual vehicle history and maintenance than to the model’s overall reputation.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 80.4% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2020 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ with adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, automatic high-beam headlights, and a road sign assist system.
• Infotainment: Toyota Audio Multimedia with an 8.0-inch touchscreen in lower trims and a 12.3-inch display in Bronze Edition, Limited, and Platinum trims, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: According to the EPA, our Platinum test vehicle should have averaged 35 mpg in combined driving.

Which Toyota Highlander Hybrid trim should I buy?

The 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid offers these trims:

• LE: The base trim starts the lineup and gives you the entry point into the hybrid three-row setup.
• XLE: This trim adds an upgraded step up for shoppers who want more equipment and flexibility.
• Bronze Edition: This trim brings a distinct appearance and sits above the XLE in the lineup.
• Limited: This trim adds more upscale equipment, including power folding exterior mirrors and the larger 12.3-inch display.
• Platinum: This top trim adds the most premium equipment, including the 12.3-inch display, front and rear parking sensors with automatic braking, and a standard surround-view camera.

What Toyota Highlander Hybrid do most buyers choose?

The Toyota Highlander Hybrid 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, pricing, and newer-model features. More listings also give you more chances to compare trims, mileage, and condition before you buy.

What is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid's resale value?

Most model years in the table are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. A few years are declining more sharply than others, while one older year is moving upward, showing that values do not all follow the same pattern. Overall, the table points to a market where recent used Highlander Hybrids are becoming more approachable for buyers.

The 2017, 2020, and 2018 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid safe?

• 2023: 9/10
• 2022: 7/10
• 2021: 8/10
• 2020: 8/10
• 2019: 8/10
• 2016: 8/10

Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ is standard on the 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

For the safest used buy, the 2023 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −2.72% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −8.56%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $35,951. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid offers a roomy three-row cabin that makes it a practical family SUV.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The Highlander Hybrid pairs a 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine with two electric motor-generators, and Toyota says it is good for 243 combined horsepower.
• Tech: Upper trim levels get a new 12.3-inch digital instrumentation display, and the infotainment system includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Safety: Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ includes adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, automatic high-beam headlights, and a road sign assist system.
• Starting price: You can buy a 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid for as little as $41,995, including the $1,335 destination charge.

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 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.