2025 Toyota Highlander SUV Trims Comparison
Trim level differences
The 2025 Toyota Highlander is a midsize three-row SUV with seating for up to eight passengers, and it's offered in five trim levels: LE, XLE, XSE, Limited and Platinum. All are powered by a 265-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine that's connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is available on all trims as an option. There's also a Highlander Hybrid, Grand Highlander and Grand Highlander Hybrid that are reviewed separately on Edmunds. Keep reading for our breakdown of the significant features that come on each Highlander trim level.
Which Highlander trim does Edmunds recommend?
The midrange XLE trim gives you the best bang for your buck. It's reasonably priced and has most of the features you'll want from a family hauler.
Compare trims side-by-side
Vehicle | Highlander LE | Highlander XLE | Highlander XSE | Highlander Limited | Highlander Platinum |
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Vehicle | Editors' Pick XLE 2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A
1 for sale near you | Limited 2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A
| Platinum 2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features |
Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Navigation | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
Satellite radio | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Parking assistance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
Upholstery | cloth | leatherette | leatherette | leather | leather |
Heated seats | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Sunroof | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | |||
Engine power | 265 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 265 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 265 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 265 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 265 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
Engine torque | 310 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm | 310 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm | 310 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm | 310 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm | 310 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm |
Engine displacement | 2.4 l | 2.4 l | 2.4 l | 2.4 l | 2.4 l |
Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Tire size | 235/65R18 | 235/65R18 | 235/55R20 | 235/55R20 | 235/55R20 |
Wheel size | - | - | - | - | - |
Wheel type | painted alloy wheels | alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | alloy wheels | alloy wheels |
Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 22 / 29 / 25 MPG | 22 / 29 / 25 MPG | 21 / 28 / 24 MPG | 22 / 29 / 25 MPG | 21 / 28 / 24 MPG |
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Fuel Capacity | 17.9 gal. | 17.9 gal. | 17.9 gal. | 17.9 gal. | 17.9 gal. |
Driving Range (city/hwy) | 394 / 519 miles | 394 / 519 miles | 376 / 501 miles | 394 / 519 miles | 376 / 501 miles |
Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
Turning circle | 37.4 ft. | 37.4 ft. | 37.4 ft. | 37.4 ft. | 37.4 ft. |
Curb weight | 4,155 lb. | 4,199 lb. | 4,420 lb. | 4,265 lb. | 4,453 lb. |
Ground Clearance | 8.0 in. | 8.0 in. | 8.0 in. | 8.0 in. | 8.0 in. |
Overall Width with Mirrors | - | - | - | - | - |
Overall Width without Mirrors | 76.0 in. | 76.0 in. | 76.0 in. | 76.0 in. | 76.0 in. |
Height | 68.1 in. | 68.1 in. | 68.1 in. | 68.1 in. | 68.1 in. |
Length | 194.9 in. | 194.9 in. | 197.4 in. | 194.9 in. | 194.9 in. |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Cargo Space | 16.0 cu. ft. | 16.0 cu. ft. | 16.0 cu. ft. | 16.0 cu. ft. | 16.0 cu. ft. |
Front Head Room | 41.2 in. | 39.6 in. | 39.6 in. | 39.6 in. | 38.4 in. |
Front Leg Room | 42.0 in. | 42.0 in. | 42.0 in. | 42.0 in. | 42.0 in. |
Front Shoulder Room | 59.0 in. | 59.0 in. | 59.0 in. | 59.0 in. | 59.0 in. |
Rear Head Room | 39.4 in. | 39.4 in. | 39.4 in. | 39.4 in. | 37.1 in. |
Rear Leg Room | 38.7 in. | 38.7 in. | 38.7 in. | 38.7 in. | 38.7 in. |
Rear Shoulder Room | 58.7 in. | 58.4 in. | 58.4 in. | 58.4 in. | 58.4 in. |
Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
True Cost to Own® | $53,926 | $55,752 | $59,467 | $59,379 | $62,976 |
Average Cost Per Mile | $0.72 | $0.74 | $0.79 | $0.79 | $0.84 |
Depreciation | $18,134 | $18,652 | $20,361 | $20,930 | $22,757 |
Financing | $8,749 | $9,540 | $10,431 | $10,432 | $11,315 |
Taxes & Fees | $3,547 | $3,867 | $4,228 | $4,228 | $4,584 |
Fuel | $10,513 | $10,513 | $10,950 | $10,513 | $10,950 |
Insurance | $6,538 | $6,735 | $7,019 | $6,907 | $6,892 |
Maintenance | $5,636 | $5,636 | $5,567 | $5,560 | $5,567 |
Repairs | $809 | $809 | $911 | $809 | $911 |
Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
Interior | Black, cloth Graphite, cloth | Harvest Beige, leatherette Graphite, leatherette Black, leatherette | Black Mixed Media, leatherette Cockpit Red, leather | Black, leather Harvest Beige, leather Graphite, leather | Glazed Caramel, leather Black, leather Graphite, leather |
Exterior | Wind Chill Pearl Ruby Flare Pearl Cypress Blueprint Magnetic Gray Metallic Midnight Black Metallic Celestial Silver Metallic | Wind Chill Pearl Ruby Flare Pearl Cypress Blueprint Heavy Metal Magnetic Gray Metallic Midnight Black Metallic Celestial Silver Metallic | Wind Chill Pearl Ruby Flare Pearl Blueprint Cement Magnetic Gray Metallic Midnight Black Metallic Celestial Silver Metallic | Wind Chill Pearl Ruby Flare Pearl Cypress Blueprint Heavy Metal Magnetic Gray Metallic Midnight Black Metallic Celestial Silver Metallic | Wind Chill Pearl Ruby Flare Pearl Cypress Blueprint Heavy Metal Magnetic Gray Metallic Midnight Black Metallic Celestial Silver Metallic |