How much does the 2012 Toyota Highlander cost?

The 2012 Toyota Highlander has a starting MSRP of $28,240, ranging up to $44,370 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $28,240; SE from $32,845; Limited from $35,745. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $10,286.

What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Toyota Highlander?

The 2012 Toyota Highlander achieves up to 28 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2012 Toyota Highlander have?

The 2012 Toyota Highlander offers up to 95.4 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2012 Toyota Highlander tow?

The 2012 Toyota Highlander has a maximum towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2012 Toyota Highlander safe?

The 2012 Toyota Highlander earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2012 Toyota Highlander come in?

The 2012 Toyota Highlander is available in 3 trims (10 total configurations) across SUV body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.

2012 Toyota Highlander

4 trims · 10 configurations · SUV

From live listings

$10,286

172 for sale · Starting MSRP $28,240 – $44,370

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NHTSA safety

★★★★☆

4 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★☆

Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 2 recalls on record

Toyota Highlander for sale

172 live listings from $10,286 · median $31,238

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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)

$28,240

Typical monthly

$559/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

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Compare 2012 Toyota Highlander trims

Base
4 configurations
MSRP
$28,240 – $38,715
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/25
Horsepower
187 hp
Torque
186 lb-ft
Engine
2.7L I4 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
95.4
Max towing
3,500 lbs
SE
3 configurations
MSRP
$32,845 – $35,450
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/25
Horsepower
187 hp
Torque
186 lb-ft
Engine
2.7L I4 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
95.4
Max towing
3,500 lbs
Limited
2 configurations
MSRP
$35,745 – $37,195
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
$44,370
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
28/28
Horsepower
280 hp
Torque
—
Engine
3.5L V6 hybrid
Seating
7
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
94.1
Max towing
3,500 lbs

Compare 2012 Toyota Highlander trim specifications
Spec	Base4 configurations	SE3 configurations	Limited2 configurations	Hybrid Limited
MSRP	$28,240 – $38,715	$32,845 – $35,450	$35,745 – $37,195	$44,370
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	20/25	20/25	18/24	28/28
Horsepower	187 hp	187 hp	270 hp	280 hp
Torque	186 lb-ft	186 lb-ft	248 lb-ft	—
Engine	2.7L I4 gas	2.7L I4 gas	3.5L V6 gas	3.5L 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	3,500 lbs	3,500 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
SEgas
Limitedgas
Hybrid Limitedhybrid
Fuel type: Baseregular unleaded
SEregular unleaded
Limitedregular unleaded
Hybrid Limitedregular unleaded
Cylinders: BaseI4
SEI4
LimitedV6
Hybrid LimitedV6
Displacement: Base2.7 L
SE2.7 L
Limited3.5 L
Hybrid Limited3.5 L
Horsepower: Base187 hp
SE187 hp
Limited270 hp
Hybrid Limited280 hp
Torque: Base186 lb-ft
SE186 lb-ft
Limited248 lb-ft
Hybrid Limited—
Transmission: Base6-speed shiftable automatic
SE6-speed shiftable automatic
Limited5-speed shiftable automatic
Hybrid Limitedcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Basefront wheel drive
SEfront wheel drive
Limitedfront wheel drive
Hybrid Limitedall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: BaseSUV
SESUV
LimitedSUV
Hybrid LimitedSUV
Doors: Base5
SE5
Limited5
Hybrid Limited5
Seating: Base7
SE7
Limited7
Hybrid Limited7
Length: Base188.4 in
SE188.4 in
Limited188.4 in
Hybrid Limited188.8 in
Width: Base75.2 in
SE75.2 in
Limited75.2 in
Hybrid Limited75.2 in
Height: Base68.1 in
SE69.3 in
Limited69.3 in
Hybrid Limited69.3 in
Wheelbase: Base109.8 in
SE109.8 in
Limited109.8 in
Hybrid Limited109.8 in
Ground clearance: Base8 in
SE8 in
Limited8 in
Hybrid Limited7.3 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: Base10.3 cu ft
SE10.3 cu ft
Limited10.3 cu ft
Hybrid Limited10.3 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: Base95.4 cu ft
SE95.4 cu ft
Limited95.4 cu ft
Hybrid Limited94.1 cu ft
Max towing: Base3,500 lbs
SE3,500 lbs
Limited5,000 lbs
Hybrid Limited3,500 lbs
Max payload: Base1,554 lbs
SE1,554 lbs
Limited1,545 lbs
Hybrid Limited1,388 lbs
Curb weight: Base3,946 lbs
SE3,946 lbs
Limited4,255 lbs
Hybrid Limited4,762 lbs
Fuel tank: Base19.2 gal
SE19.2 gal
Limited19.2 gal
Hybrid Limited17.2 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Base22
SE22
Limited20
Hybrid Limited28
City MPG: Base20
SE20
Limited18
Hybrid Limited28
Highway MPG: Base25
SE25
Limited24
Hybrid Limited28

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Base	SE	Limited	Hybrid Limited
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	hybrid
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	V6	V6
Displacement	2.7 L	2.7 L	3.5 L	3.5 L
Horsepower	187 hp	187 hp	270 hp	280 hp
Torque	186 lb-ft	186 lb-ft	248 lb-ft	—
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-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	188.8 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 in	8 in	8 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	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs	5,000 lbs	3,500 lbs
Max payload	1,554 lbs	1,554 lbs	1,545 lbs	1,388 lbs
Curb weight	3,946 lbs	3,946 lbs	4,255 lbs	4,762 lbs
Fuel tank	19.2 gal	19.2 gal	19.2 gal	17.2 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	22	22	20	28
City MPG	20	20	18	28
Highway MPG	25	25	24	28

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