How much does the 2005 Toyota Highlander cost?

The 2005 Toyota Highlander has a starting MSRP of $24,280, ranging up to $31,580 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $24,280; V6 from $25,340; Limited from $30,180. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $7,096.

What is the fuel economy of the 2005 Toyota Highlander?

The 2005 Toyota Highlander achieves up to 22 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2005 Toyota Highlander have?

The 2005 Toyota Highlander offers up to 80.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2005 Toyota Highlander tow?

The 2005 Toyota Highlander has a maximum towing capacity of up to 3,500 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2005 Toyota Highlander safe?

The 2005 Toyota Highlander earned an overall rating of Not Rated out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2005 Toyota Highlander come in?

The 2005 Toyota Highlander is available in 3 trims (8 total configurations) across SUV body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.

2005 Toyota Highlander

3 trims · 8 configurations · SUV

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$7,096

49 for sale · Starting MSRP $24,280 – $31,580

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NHTSA safety

Not rated

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★★

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 6 recalls on record

Toyota Highlander for sale

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on Base

Total price (Base MSRP)

$24,280

Typical monthly

$481/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

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Compare 2005 Toyota Highlander trims

Base
3 configurations
MSRP
$24,280 – $25,680
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/25
Horsepower
160 hp
Torque
165 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
80.6
Max towing
3,000 lbs
V6
3 configurations
MSRP
$25,340 – $27,590
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/23
Horsepower
230 hp
Torque
242 lb-ft
Engine
3.3L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
80.6
Max towing
3,500 lbs
Limited
2 configurations
MSRP
$30,180 – $31,580
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/23
Horsepower
230 hp
Torque
242 lb-ft
Engine
3.3L V6 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
80.6
Max towing
3,500 lbs

Compare 2005 Toyota Highlander trim specifications
Spec	Base3 configurations	V63 configurations	Limited2 configurations
MSRP	$24,280 – $25,680	$25,340 – $27,590	$30,180 – $31,580
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	19/25	17/23	17/23
Horsepower	160 hp	230 hp	230 hp
Torque	165 lb-ft	242 lb-ft	242 lb-ft
Engine	2.4L I4 gas	3.3L V6 gas	3.3L V6 gas
Seating	5	5	7
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	80.6	80.6	80.6
Max towing	3,000 lbs	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Basegas
V6gas
Limitedgas
Fuel type: Baseregular unleaded
V6regular unleaded
Limitedregular unleaded
Cylinders: BaseI4
V6V6
LimitedV6
Displacement: Base2.4 L
V63.3 L
Limited3.3 L
Horsepower: Base160 hp
V6230 hp
Limited230 hp
Torque: Base165 lb-ft
V6242 lb-ft
Limited242 lb-ft
Transmission: Base4-speed automatic
V65-speed automatic
Limited5-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Basefront wheel drive
V6front wheel drive
Limitedfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: BaseSUV
V6SUV
LimitedSUV
Doors: Base5
V65
Limited5
Seating: Base5
V65
Limited7
Length: Base184.6 in
V6184.6 in
Limited184.6 in
Width: Base71.9 in
V671.9 in
Limited71.9 in
Height: Base67.9 in
V667.9 in
Limited67.9 in
Wheelbase: Base106.9 in
V6106.9 in
Limited106.9 in
Ground clearance: Base6.9 in
V66.9 in
Limited6.9 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: Base39.7 cu ft
V639.7 cu ft
Limited10.5 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: Base80.6 cu ft
V680.6 cu ft
Limited80.6 cu ft
Max towing: Base3,000 lbs
V63,500 lbs
Limited3,500 lbs
Max payload: Base1,840 lbs
V61,710 lbs
Limited1,655 lbs
Curb weight: Base3,520 lbs
V63,650 lbs
Limited3,705 lbs
Fuel tank: Base19.1 gal
V619.1 gal
Limited19.1 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Base22
V619
Limited19
City MPG: Base19
V617
Limited17
Highway MPG: Base25
V623
Limited23

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Base	V6	Limited
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	V6	V6
Displacement	2.4 L	3.3 L	3.3 L
Horsepower	160 hp	230 hp	230 hp
Torque	165 lb-ft	242 lb-ft	242 lb-ft
Transmission	4-speed automatic	5-speed automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	SUV	SUV	SUV
Doors	5	5	5
Seating	5	5	7
Length	184.6 in	184.6 in	184.6 in
Width	71.9 in	71.9 in	71.9 in
Height	67.9 in	67.9 in	67.9 in
Wheelbase	106.9 in	106.9 in	106.9 in
Ground clearance	6.9 in	6.9 in	6.9 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	39.7 cu ft	39.7 cu ft	10.5 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	80.6 cu ft	80.6 cu ft	80.6 cu ft
Max towing	3,000 lbs	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs
Max payload	1,840 lbs	1,710 lbs	1,655 lbs
Curb weight	3,520 lbs	3,650 lbs	3,705 lbs
Fuel tank	19.1 gal	19.1 gal	19.1 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	22	19	19
City MPG	19	17	17
Highway MPG	25	23	23

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