How much does the 2008 Toyota Highlander cost?

The 2008 Toyota Highlander has a starting MSRP of $27,500, ranging up to $40,450 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $27,500; Sport from $30,150; Limited from $32,900. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $7,096.

What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Toyota Highlander?

The 2008 Toyota Highlander achieves up to 26 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2008 Toyota Highlander have?

The 2008 Toyota Highlander offers up to 95.4 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2008 Toyota Highlander tow?

The 2008 Toyota Highlander has a maximum towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2008 Toyota Highlander safe?

The 2008 Toyota Highlander earned an overall rating of Not Rated out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 11 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2008 Toyota Highlander come in?

The 2008 Toyota Highlander is available in 3 trims (8 total configurations) across SUV body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.

2008 Toyota Highlander

4 trims · 8 configurations · SUV

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$7,096

49 for sale · Starting MSRP $27,500 – $40,450

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NHTSA safety

Not rated

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 11 recalls on record

Toyota Highlander for sale

49 live listings from $7,096 · median $35,204

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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)

$27,500

Typical monthly

$545/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

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Compare 2008 Toyota Highlander trims

Base
3 configurations
MSRP
$27,500 – $34,200
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/24
Horsepower
270 hp
Torque
248 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
95.4
Max towing
5,000 lbs
Sport
2 configurations
MSRP
$30,150 – $31,600
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/24
Horsepower
270 hp
Torque
248 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
95.4
Max towing
5,000 lbs
Limited
2 configurations
MSRP
$32,900 – $34,350
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/24
Horsepower
270 hp
Torque
248 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
95.4
Max towing
5,000 lbs
Hybrid Limited
MSRP
$40,450
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
27/25
Horsepower
270 hp
Torque
212 lb-ft
Engine
3.3L V6 hybrid
Seating
7
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
94.1
Max towing
3,500 lbs

Compare 2008 Toyota Highlander trim specifications
Spec	Base3 configurations	Sport2 configurations	Limited2 configurations	Hybrid Limited
MSRP	$27,500 – $34,200	$30,150 – $31,600	$32,900 – $34,350	$40,450
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	18/24	18/24	18/24	27/25
Horsepower	270 hp	270 hp	270 hp	270 hp
Torque	248 lb-ft	248 lb-ft	248 lb-ft	212 lb-ft
Engine	3.5L V6 gas	3.5L V6 gas	3.5L V6 gas	3.3L V6 hybrid
Seating	7	7	7	7
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	AWD
Cargo (cu ft)	95.4	95.4	95.4	94.1
Max towing	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 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
Sportgas
Limitedgas
Hybrid Limitedhybrid
Fuel type: Baseregular unleaded
Sportregular unleaded
Limitedregular unleaded
Hybrid Limitedregular unleaded
Cylinders: BaseV6
SportV6
LimitedV6
Hybrid LimitedV6
Displacement: Base3.5 L
Sport3.5 L
Limited3.5 L
Hybrid Limited3.3 L
Horsepower: Base270 hp
Sport270 hp
Limited270 hp
Hybrid Limited270 hp
Torque: Base248 lb-ft
Sport248 lb-ft
Limited248 lb-ft
Hybrid Limited212 lb-ft
Transmission: Base5-speed shiftable automatic
Sport5-speed shiftable automatic
Limited5-speed shiftable automatic
Hybrid Limitedcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Basefront wheel drive
Sportfront wheel drive
Limitedfront wheel drive
Hybrid Limitedall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: BaseSUV
SportSUV
LimitedSUV
Hybrid LimitedSUV
Doors: Base5
Sport5
Limited5
Hybrid Limited5
Seating: Base7
Sport7
Limited7
Hybrid Limited7
Length: Base188.4 in
Sport188.4 in
Limited188.4 in
Hybrid Limited188.4 in
Width: Base75.2 in
Sport75.2 in
Limited75.2 in
Hybrid Limited75.2 in
Height: Base68.1 in
Sport69.3 in
Limited69.3 in
Hybrid Limited69.3 in
Wheelbase: Base109.8 in
Sport109.8 in
Limited109.8 in
Hybrid Limited109.8 in
Ground clearance: Base8.1 in
Sport8.1 in
Limited8.1 in
Hybrid Limited7.3 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: Base10.3 cu ft
Sport10.3 cu ft
Limited10.3 cu ft
Hybrid Limited10.3 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: Base95.4 cu ft
Sport95.4 cu ft
Limited95.4 cu ft
Hybrid Limited94.1 cu ft
Max towing: Base5,000 lbs
Sport5,000 lbs
Limited5,000 lbs
Hybrid Limited3,500 lbs
Max payload: Base1,821 lbs
Sport1,755 lbs
Limited1,688 lbs
Hybrid Limited1,509 lbs
Curb weight: Base3,979 lbs
Sport4,045 lbs
Limited4,112 lbs
Hybrid Limited4,641 lbs
Fuel tank: Base19.2 gal
Sport19.2 gal
Limited19.2 gal
Hybrid Limited17.2 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Base20
Sport20
Limited20
Hybrid Limited26
City MPG: Base18
Sport18
Limited18
Hybrid Limited27
Highway MPG: Base24
Sport24
Limited24
Hybrid Limited25

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Base	Sport	Limited	Hybrid Limited
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	hybrid
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	V6	V6	V6	V6
Displacement	3.5 L	3.5 L	3.5 L	3.3 L
Horsepower	270 hp	270 hp	270 hp	270 hp
Torque	248 lb-ft	248 lb-ft	248 lb-ft	212 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	all wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Doors	5	5	5	5
Seating	7	7	7	7
Length	188.4 in	188.4 in	188.4 in	188.4 in
Width	75.2 in	75.2 in	75.2 in	75.2 in
Height	68.1 in	69.3 in	69.3 in	69.3 in
Wheelbase	109.8 in	109.8 in	109.8 in	109.8 in
Ground clearance	8.1 in	8.1 in	8.1 in	7.3 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	10.3 cu ft	10.3 cu ft	10.3 cu ft	10.3 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	95.4 cu ft	95.4 cu ft	95.4 cu ft	94.1 cu ft
Max towing	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	3,500 lbs
Max payload	1,821 lbs	1,755 lbs	1,688 lbs	1,509 lbs
Curb weight	3,979 lbs	4,045 lbs	4,112 lbs	4,641 lbs
Fuel tank	19.2 gal	19.2 gal	19.2 gal	17.2 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	20	20	20	26
City MPG	18	18	18	27
Highway MPG	24	24	24	25

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