How much does the 2016 Toyota Highlander cost?

The 2016 Toyota Highlander has a starting MSRP of $30,490, ranging up to $50,485 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes LE from $30,490; LE Plus from $34,395; XLE from $37,315; Limited from $40,915; Limited Platinum from $43,530. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $9,287.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Toyota Highlander?

The 2016 Toyota Highlander achieves up to 28 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2016 Toyota Highlander have?

The 2016 Toyota Highlander offers up to 83.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2016 Toyota Highlander tow?

The 2016 Toyota Highlander has a maximum towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2016 Toyota Highlander safe?

The 2016 Toyota Highlander earned an overall rating of 5 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 2016 Toyota Highlander come in?

The 2016 Toyota Highlander is available in 5 trims (13 total configurations) across SUV body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.

2016 Toyota Highlander

6 trims · 13 configurations · SUV

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★☆

Frontal (passenger)★★★★★

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 2 recalls on record

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on LE

Total price (LE MSRP)

$30,490

Typical monthly

$604/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

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Compare 2016 Toyota Highlander trims

LE
3 configurations
MSRP
$30,490 – $33,475
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/25
Horsepower
185 hp
Torque
184 lb-ft
Engine
2.7L I4 gas
Seating
8
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
83.7
Max towing
1,500 lbs
LE Plus
2 configurations
MSRP
$34,395 – $35,855
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/25
Horsepower
270 hp
Torque
248 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
8
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
83.7
Max towing
5,000 lbs
XLE
2 configurations
MSRP
$37,315 – $38,775
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/25
Horsepower
270 hp
Torque
248 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
8
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
83.2
Max towing
5,000 lbs
Limited
2 configurations
MSRP
$40,915 – $42,375
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/25
Horsepower
270 hp
Torque
248 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
83.2
Max towing
5,000 lbs
Limited Platinum
3 configurations
MSRP
$43,530 – $50,485
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/25
Horsepower
270 hp
Torque
248 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
82.6
Max towing
5,000 lbs
Hybrid Limited
MSRP
$47,870
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
27/28
Horsepower
280 hp
Torque
—
Engine
3.5L V6 hybrid
Seating
7
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
83.2
Max towing
3,500 lbs

Compare 2016 Toyota Highlander trim specifications
Spec	LE3 configurations	LE Plus2 configurations	XLE2 configurations	Limited2 configurations	Limited Platinum3 configurations	Hybrid Limited
MSRP	$30,490 – $33,475	$34,395 – $35,855	$37,315 – $38,775	$40,915 – $42,375	$43,530 – $50,485	$47,870
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	20/25	19/25	19/25	19/25	19/25	27/28
Horsepower	185 hp	270 hp	270 hp	270 hp	270 hp	280 hp
Torque	184 lb-ft	248 lb-ft	248 lb-ft	248 lb-ft	248 lb-ft	—
Engine	2.7L I4 gas	3.5L V6 gas	3.5L V6 gas	3.5L V6 gas	3.5L V6 gas	3.5L V6 hybrid
Seating	8	8	8	7	7	7
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	AWD
Cargo (cu ft)	83.7	83.7	83.2	83.2	82.6	83.2
Max towing	1,500 lbs	5,000 lbs	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: LEgas
LE Plusgas
XLEgas
Limitedgas
Limited Platinumgas
Hybrid Limitedhybrid
Fuel type: LEregular unleaded
LE Plusregular unleaded
XLEregular unleaded
Limitedregular unleaded
Limited Platinumregular unleaded
Hybrid Limitedregular unleaded
Cylinders: LEI4
LE PlusV6
XLEV6
LimitedV6
Limited PlatinumV6
Hybrid LimitedV6
Displacement: LE2.7 L
LE Plus3.5 L
XLE3.5 L
Limited3.5 L
Limited Platinum3.5 L
Hybrid Limited3.5 L
Horsepower: LE185 hp
LE Plus270 hp
XLE270 hp
Limited270 hp
Limited Platinum270 hp
Hybrid Limited280 hp
Torque: LE184 lb-ft
LE Plus248 lb-ft
XLE248 lb-ft
Limited248 lb-ft
Limited Platinum248 lb-ft
Hybrid Limited—
Transmission: LE6-speed shiftable automatic
LE Plus6-speed shiftable automatic
XLE6-speed shiftable automatic
Limited6-speed shiftable automatic
Limited Platinum6-speed shiftable automatic
Hybrid Limitedcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Drivetrain: LEfront wheel drive
LE Plusfront wheel drive
XLEfront wheel drive
Limitedfront wheel drive
Limited Platinumfront wheel drive
Hybrid Limitedall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: LESUV
LE PlusSUV
XLESUV
LimitedSUV
Limited PlatinumSUV
Hybrid LimitedSUV
Doors: LE5
LE Plus5
XLE5
Limited5
Limited Platinum5
Hybrid Limited5
Seating: LE8
LE Plus8
XLE8
Limited7
Limited Platinum7
Hybrid Limited7
Length: LE191.1 in
LE Plus191.1 in
XLE191.1 in
Limited191.1 in
Limited Platinum191.1 in
Hybrid Limited191.1 in
Width: LE75.8 in
LE Plus75.8 in
XLE75.8 in
Limited75.8 in
Limited Platinum75.8 in
Hybrid Limited75.8 in
Height: LE68.1 in
LE Plus68.1 in
XLE70.1 in
Limited70.1 in
Limited Platinum70.1 in
Hybrid Limited68.1 in
Wheelbase: LE109.8 in
LE Plus109.8 in
XLE109.8 in
Limited109.8 in
Limited Platinum109.8 in
Hybrid Limited109.8 in
Ground clearance: LE8 in
LE Plus8 in
XLE8 in
Limited8 in
Limited Platinum8 in
Hybrid Limited8 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: LE13.8 cu ft
LE Plus13.8 cu ft
XLE13.8 cu ft
Limited13.8 cu ft
Limited Platinum13.8 cu ft
Hybrid Limited13.8 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: LE83.7 cu ft
LE Plus83.7 cu ft
XLE83.2 cu ft
Limited83.2 cu ft
Limited Platinum82.6 cu ft
Hybrid Limited83.2 cu ft
Max towing: LE1,500 lbs
LE Plus5,000 lbs
XLE5,000 lbs
Limited5,000 lbs
Limited Platinum5,000 lbs
Hybrid Limited3,500 lbs
Max payload: LE1,455 lbs
LE Plus1,455 lbs
XLE1,455 lbs
Limited1,385 lbs
Limited Platinum1,385 lbs
Hybrid Limited1,305 lbs
Curb weight: LE4,134 lbs
LE Plus4,244 lbs
XLE4,310 lbs
Limited4,354 lbs
Limited Platinum4,354 lbs
Hybrid Limited4,861 lbs
Fuel tank: LE19.2 gal
LE Plus19.2 gal
XLE19.2 gal
Limited19.2 gal
Limited Platinum19.2 gal
Hybrid Limited17.2 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: LE22
LE Plus21
XLE21
Limited21
Limited Platinum21
Hybrid Limited28
City MPG: LE20
LE Plus19
XLE19
Limited19
Limited Platinum19
Hybrid Limited27
Highway MPG: LE25
LE Plus25
XLE25
Limited25
Limited Platinum25
Hybrid Limited28

Full specifications by trim
Spec	LE	LE Plus	XLE	Limited	Limited Platinum	Hybrid Limited
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	hybrid
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	V6	V6	V6	V6	V6
Displacement	2.7 L	3.5 L	3.5 L	3.5 L	3.5 L	3.5 L
Horsepower	185 hp	270 hp	270 hp	270 hp	270 hp	280 hp
Torque	184 lb-ft	248 lb-ft	248 lb-ft	248 lb-ft	248 lb-ft	—
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	all wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Doors	5	5	5	5	5	5
Seating	8	8	8	7	7	7
Length	191.1 in	191.1 in	191.1 in	191.1 in	191.1 in	191.1 in
Width	75.8 in	75.8 in	75.8 in	75.8 in	75.8 in	75.8 in
Height	68.1 in	68.1 in	70.1 in	70.1 in	70.1 in	68.1 in
Wheelbase	109.8 in	109.8 in	109.8 in	109.8 in	109.8 in	109.8 in
Ground clearance	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	13.8 cu ft	13.8 cu ft	13.8 cu ft	13.8 cu ft	13.8 cu ft	13.8 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	83.7 cu ft	83.7 cu ft	83.2 cu ft	83.2 cu ft	82.6 cu ft	83.2 cu ft
Max towing	1,500 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	3,500 lbs
Max payload	1,455 lbs	1,455 lbs	1,455 lbs	1,385 lbs	1,385 lbs	1,305 lbs
Curb weight	4,134 lbs	4,244 lbs	4,310 lbs	4,354 lbs	4,354 lbs	4,861 lbs
Fuel tank	19.2 gal	19.2 gal	19.2 gal	19.2 gal	19.2 gal	17.2 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	22	21	21	21	21	28
City MPG	20	19	19	19	19	27
Highway MPG	25	25	25	25	25	28

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