Used 2017 Toyota Highlander SUV Trims Comparison
Trim level differences
The 2017 Highlander is a large three-row crossover SUV with seating for eight, but optional second-row captain's chairs reduce capacity to seven. There are LE, LE Plus, XLE, SE, Limited and Limited Platinum trim levels. The LE isn't a stripped-down model, but its standard four-cylinder engine is a bummer. The LE Plus has key upgrades such as the V6 engine (optional on LE), a power liftgate and tri-zone automatic climate control, while the XLE, Limited and Limited Platinum essentially slather on luxury feature content. The SE stands out with unique styling and sportier driving dynamics.
Which Highlander trim does Edmunds recommend?
For starters, we do not recommend the base LE with its standard four-cylinder engine, which is much slower than the V6 and less efficient, too. Although you can specify the V6 on the LE, our favorite model is the one-step-up LE Plus. It includes the V6 and all the necessities, as well as niceties such as a flip-up rear window, tri-zone climate control, an eight-way power driver seat, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, an 8-inch touchscreen and a power liftgate. Fancier models provide garnishes such as leather upholstery and heated front seats, but we'd only wish for keyless entry and ignition (XLE and up).
Compare trims side-by-side
Comparing average pricing near
Wayne, NJ
Vehicle | Highlander LE | Highlander LE Plus | Highlander XLE | Highlander SE | Highlander Limited | Highlander Limited Platinum |
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Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features |
Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Navigation | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Satellite radio | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Keyless Ignition | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Parking assistance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
Upholstery | cloth | leatherette/cloth | leather | leather | leather | leather |
Heated seats | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Sunroof | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
Drivetrain | ||||||
Engine power | 185 hp @ 5,800 rpm | 295 hp @ 6,600 rpm | 295 hp @ 6,600 rpm | 295 hp @ 6,600 rpm | 295 hp @ 6,600 rpm | 295 hp @ 6,600 rpm |
Engine torque | 184 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm | 263 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm | 263 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm | 263 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm | 263 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm | 263 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm |
Engine displacement | 2.7 l | 3.5 l | 3.5 l | 3.5 l | 3.5 l | 3.5 l |
Engine configuration | inline 4 | v6 | v6 | v6 | v6 | v6 |
Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Tire size | 245/60R18 | 245/60R18 | 245/60R18 | 245/55R19 | 245/55R19 | 245/55R19 |
Wheel size | 18 X 7.5-in | 18 X 7.5-in | 18 X 7.5-in | 19 X 7.5-in | 19 X 7.5-in | 19 X 7.5-in |
Wheel type | alloy wheels | alloy wheels | alloy wheels | alloy wheels | alloy wheels | alloy wheels |
Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 20 / 24 / 22 MPG | 21 / 27 / 23 MPG | 21 / 27 / 23 MPG | 21 / 27 / 23 MPG | 21 / 27 / 23 MPG | 21 / 27 / 23 MPG |
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 19.2 gal. |
Driving Range (city/hwy) | 384 / 461 miles | 403 / 518 miles | 403 / 518 miles | 403 / 518 miles | 403 / 518 miles | 403 / 518 miles |
Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
Turning circle | 38.7 ft. | 38.7 ft. | 38.7 ft. | 38.7 ft. | 38.7 ft. | 38.7 ft. |
Curb weight | 4,134 lb. | 4,244 lb. | 4,310 lb. | 4,310 lb. | 4,354 lb. | 4,354 lb. |
Ground Clearance | 8.0 in. | 8.0 in. | 8.0 in. | 8.0 in. | 8.0 in. | 8.0 in. |
Overall Width with Mirrors | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Overall Width without Mirrors | 75.8 in. | 75.8 in. | 75.8 in. | 75.8 in. | 75.8 in. | 75.8 in. |
Height | 68.1 in. | 68.1 in. | 68.1 in. | 68.1 in. | 68.1 in. | 68.1 in. |
Length | 192.5 in. | 192.5 in. | 192.5 in. | 192.5 in. | 192.5 in. | 192.5 in. |
Wheelbase | 109.8 in. | 109.8 in. | 109.8 in. | 109.8 in. | 109.8 in. | 109.8 in. |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Cargo Space | 13.8 cu. ft. | 13.8 cu. ft. | 13.8 cu. ft. | 13.8 cu. ft. | 13.8 cu. ft. | 13.8 cu. ft. |
Front Head Room | 40.7 in. | 40.7 in. | 39.5 in. | 39.5 in. | 39.5 in. | 39.8 in. |
Front Leg Room | 44.2 in. | 44.2 in. | 44.2 in. | 44.2 in. | 44.2 in. | 44.2 in. |
Front Shoulder Room | 59.3 in. | 59.3 in. | 59.3 in. | 59.3 in. | 59.3 in. | 59.3 in. |
Rear Head Room | 39.9 in. | 39.9 in. | 39.6 in. | 39.6 in. | 39.6 in. | 37.8 in. |
Rear Leg Room | 38.4 in. | 38.4 in. | 38.4 in. | 38.4 in. | 38.4 in. | 38.4 in. |
Rear Shoulder Room | 59.6 in. | 59.6 in. | 59.6 in. | 59.6 in. | 59.6 in. | 59.6 in. |
Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
True Cost to Own® | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Average Cost Per Mile | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Depreciation | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Financing | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Taxes & Fees | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Fuel | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Insurance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Maintenance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Repairs | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
Interior | Black, cloth Ash, cloth | Ash, leatherette/cloth Black, leatherette/cloth Almond, leatherette/cloth | Almond, leather Ash, leather Black, leather | Black, leather | Almond, leather Ash, leather Black, leather Saddle Tan, leather | Almond, leather Ash, leather Black, leather Saddle Tan, leather |
Exterior | Ooh La La Rouge Mica Celestial Silver Metallic Midnight Black Metallic Toasted Walnut Pearl Predawn Gray Mica Blizzard Pearl Alumina Jade Metallic Shoreline Blue Pearl | Ooh La La Rouge Mica Celestial Silver Metallic Midnight Black Metallic Toasted Walnut Pearl Predawn Gray Mica Blizzard Pearl Alumina Jade Metallic Shoreline Blue Pearl | Ooh La La Rouge Mica Celestial Silver Metallic Midnight Black Metallic Toasted Walnut Pearl Predawn Gray Mica Blizzard Pearl Alumina Jade Metallic Shoreline Blue Pearl | Celestial Silver Metallic Midnight Black Metallic Salsa Red Pearl Predawn Gray Mica Blizzard Pearl | Ooh La La Rouge Mica Celestial Silver Metallic Midnight Black Metallic Toasted Walnut Pearl Predawn Gray Mica Blizzard Pearl Alumina Jade Metallic Shoreline Blue Pearl | Ooh La La Rouge Mica Celestial Silver Metallic Midnight Black Metallic Toasted Walnut Pearl Predawn Gray Mica Blizzard Pearl Alumina Jade Metallic Shoreline Blue Pearl |