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GMC Envoy XL vs Toyota Highlander

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2006 GMC Envoy XL

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2026 Toyota Highlander

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Overview

SpecGMC Envoy XLSLEToyota HighlanderXLE
Selected trimSLEXLE
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainrear wheel driveall wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission4-speed automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20062026

Pricing & market

SpecGMC Envoy XLSLEToyota HighlanderXLE
MSRP$27,380 (best)$45,270
Lowest listing price—$9,287 (best)
Median listing price—$32,284 (best)
Highest listing price—$57,780 (best)
For sale now098 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecGMC Envoy XLSLEToyota HighlanderXLE
Combined MPG15 MPG24 MPG (best)
City MPG14 MPG21 MPG (best)
Highway MPG19 MPG28 MPG (best)
Fuel tank25 gal (best)17.9 gal

Performance

SpecGMC Envoy XLSLEToyota HighlanderXLE
Horsepower291 hp (best)265 hp
Torque277 lb-ft310 lb-ft (best)
Engine size4.2 L (best)2.4 L
CylindersI6I4

Size & capability

SpecGMC Envoy XLSLEToyota HighlanderXLE
Seating7 seats7 seats
Doors5 (best)4
Cargo volume107.4 cu ft (best)84.3 cu ft
Towing capacity6,000 lbs (best)5,000 lbs
Payload1,416 lbs (best)1,225 lbs
Curb weight4,784 lbs4,376 lbs (best)
Ground clearance8 in8 in
Wheelbase129 in (best)112.2 in
Length207.6 in (best)194.9 in
Width74.7 in76 in (best)
Height75.5 in (best)68.1 in

Safety & recalls

SpecGMC Envoy XLSLEToyota HighlanderXLE
NHTSA overall—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)5None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimGMC Envoy XLToyota Highlander
1

SLE

$27,380 MSRP(Currently comparing)

XLE

$45,270 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

SLE

$29,630 MSRP

XLE

$47,020 MSRP

3

SLT

$30,910 MSRP

XSE

$47,340 MSRP

4

SLT

$33,160 MSRP

Limited

$49,725 MSRP

5

Denali

$35,350 MSRP

Limited

$51,475 MSRP

6

Denali

$37,600 MSRP

Platinum

$52,925 MSRP

7—

Platinum

$54,675 MSRP

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GMC Envoy XL vs Toyota Highlander FAQ

Which is better: 2006 GMC Envoy XL or 2026 Toyota Highlander?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2006 GMC Envoy XL vs 2026 Toyota Highlander on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2006 GMC Envoy XL or 2026 Toyota Highlander?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2006 GMC Envoy XL starts lower at $27,380. Live Toyota Highlander listings start at $9,287.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2006 GMC Envoy XL or 2026 Toyota Highlander?
The 2006 GMC Envoy XL leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (27,380).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2006 GMC Envoy XL or 2026 Toyota Highlander?
The 2026 Toyota Highlander leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (35).
Which has better horsepower: 2006 GMC Envoy XL or 2026 Toyota Highlander?
The 2006 GMC Envoy XL leads on horsepower in this comparison (300).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2006 GMC Envoy XL or 2026 Toyota Highlander?
The 2006 GMC Envoy XL leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (6,200).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2006 GMC Envoy XL vs 2026 Toyota Highlander?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Toyota Highlander (5/5 NHTSA overall).