Comprehensive Guide to Toyota Highlander Trim Levels

The Toyota Highlander is a versatile, family-friendly SUV that comes in several trim levels, each offering unique features and capabilities. This guide will help you navigate the options, providing detailed information on starting prices, towing capacity, cargo room, and MPG to assist you in finding the perfect Highlander for your needs. Car shoppers in the Jacksonville area will find this comparison particularly useful.

Every trim comes with the 265-horsepower 2.4L 4-cylinder engine and has an 8-speed automatic transmission. While all trims come with Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive is available on the LE, and XLE, and Dynamic Torque Vectoring All-Wheel Drive is offered on XSE, Limited, and Platinum trim levels. Hybrid models are available on the LE, XLE, Limited and Platinum, increasing the mpg to 36 city/ 35 highway.

Some of the commonalties of Toyota Highlanders:

  • Engine Type: 2.4L 4-cylinder engine
  • Towing Capacity: 5,000 lbs
  • Cargo Room: 16 cu.ft. behind the third row, 48.4 cubic feet with the third row folded down and 84.3 cubic feet when both rear rows are folded
  • MPG: 22 city / 29 highway 
  • Hybrid MPG: 36 city / 35 highway (LE, XLE, Limited and Platinum models)
  • Seats: Up to 8 depending on second row bench seat or captain’s chairs

 

Toyota Highlander Trim Levels Overview

  • Toyota Highlander LE
  • Toyota Highlander XLE
  • Toyota Highlander XSE
  • Toyota Highlander Limited
  • Toyota Highlander Platinum

 

Trim Level Comparison Table

 

Detailed Trim Level Descriptions

Toyota Highlander LE

  • Starting Price: $39,120
  • Features:
    • SofTex®-trimmed seats
    • Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
    • LED fog lights

Ideal For: Families looking for additional safety features and a more refined interior without a significant price increase

 

 

Related: Comprehensive guide to Toyota Hybrid models

 

Toyota Highlander XLE

  • Starting Price: $42,270
  •  Features:
    • Heated front seats
    • Auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink ® transceiver
    • Power tilt/slide moonroof with sunshade
    • Wireless smartphone charging
    • Hands free power lift gate

Ideal For: Families who appreciate added luxury features and convenience like a moonroof and wireless charging and prefer the comfort of captain’s chairs in the second row.

Toyota Highlander XSE

  • Starting Price: $43,865
  •  Features:
    • Sport-tuned suspension
    • Unique exterior styling with sport mesh front grille
    • LED projector headlights with black accents and LED-strip Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
    • 20-inch alloy wheels

Ideal For: Drivers who want a sportier appearance and performance and enjoy a more dynamic driving experience.

Toyota Highlander Limited

  • Starting Price: $46,375
  •  Features:
    • 12.3 in. Touchscreen with 11 speaker JBL sound system.  Dynamic Navigation
    • Front and Rear Parking Assist with automatic braking
    • 12.3 in. Digital gauge cluster

Ideal For: Couples or families who appreciate high-end audio, comfort features, making it perfect for road trips and daily commutes.

Toyota Highlander Platinum

  • Starting Price: $49,575
  •  Features:
    • Panoramic moonroof with power sunshade
    • 10-inch Head up display
    • Rain sensing windshield wipers 

Ideal For: Luxury-seeking individuals or families who want all the premium features, including advanced safety, panoramic views, and enhanced comfort for second-row passengers. Ideal for towing jet skis or other recreational equipment to the lake.

 

Conclusion

Whether you’re looking for a basic model with essential features or a top-of-the-line SUV with all the bells and whistles, the Toyota Highlander has a trim level to match your needs. Visit ButlerToyotaJacksonville to explore our inventory and schedule a test drive today. Drive home in your new Toyota Highlander and experience the perfect blend of performance, comfort, and reliability.