How much does the 2018 Toyota Highlander cost?

The 2018 Toyota Highlander has a starting MSRP of $31,230, ranging up to $48,480 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes LE from $31,230; LE Plus from $35,660; XLE from $39,120; SE from $40,290; Limited from $42,280; Limited Platinum from $45,400.

What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Toyota Highlander?

The 2018 Toyota Highlander achieves up to 29 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2018 Toyota Highlander have?

The 2018 Toyota Highlander offers up to 83.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2018 Toyota Highlander tow?

The 2018 Toyota Highlander has a maximum towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2018 Toyota Highlander safe?

The 2018 Toyota Highlander earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2018 Toyota Highlander come in?

The 2018 Toyota Highlander is available in 6 trims (17 total configurations) across SUV body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.

2018 Toyota Highlander

9 trims · 17 configurations · SUV

Starting MSRP

$31,230 – $48,480

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★☆

Frontal (passenger)★★★★★

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 4 recalls on record

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Toyota Highlander? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on LE

Total price (LE MSRP)

$31,230

Typical monthly

$618/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

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Compare 2018 Toyota Highlander trims

LE
3 configurations
MSRP
$31,230 – $34,740
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/24
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
$35,660 – $37,120
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/27
Horsepower
295 hp
Torque
263 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
8
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
83.7
Max towing
5,000 lbs
Hybrid LE
MSRP
$36,870
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
30/28
Horsepower
306 hp
Torque
—
Engine
3.5L V6 hybrid
Seating
8
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
83.7
Max towing
3,500 lbs
XLE
2 configurations
MSRP
$39,120 – $40,580
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/27
Horsepower
295 hp
Torque
263 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
83.2
Max towing
5,000 lbs
SE
2 configurations
MSRP
$40,290 – $41,750
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/27
Horsepower
295 hp
Torque
263 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
83.7
Max towing
5,000 lbs
Hybrid XLE
MSRP
$41,930
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
29/27
Horsepower
306 hp
Torque
—
Engine
3.5L V6 hybrid
Seating
8
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
83.7
Max towing
3,500 lbs
Limited
2 configurations
MSRP
$42,280 – $43,740
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/27
Horsepower
295 hp
Torque
263 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
83.2
Max towing
5,000 lbs
Hybrid Limited
MSRP
$45,360
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
29/27
Horsepower
306 hp
Torque
—
Engine
3.5L V6 hybrid
Seating
7
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
83.2
Max towing
3,500 lbs
Limited Platinum
3 configurations
MSRP
$45,400 – $48,480
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/27
Horsepower
295 hp
Torque
263 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
82.6
Max towing
5,000 lbs

Compare 2018 Toyota Highlander trim specifications
Spec	LE3 configurations	LE Plus2 configurations	Hybrid LE	XLE2 configurations	SE2 configurations	Hybrid XLE	Limited2 configurations	Hybrid Limited	Limited Platinum3 configurations
MSRP	$31,230 – $34,740	$35,660 – $37,120	$36,870	$39,120 – $40,580	$40,290 – $41,750	$41,930	$42,280 – $43,740	$45,360	$45,400 – $48,480
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	20/24	21/27	30/28	21/27	21/27	29/27	21/27	29/27	21/27
Horsepower	185 hp	295 hp	306 hp	295 hp	295 hp	306 hp	295 hp	306 hp	295 hp
Torque	184 lb-ft	263 lb-ft	—	263 lb-ft	263 lb-ft	—	263 lb-ft	—	263 lb-ft
Engine	2.7L I4 gas	3.5L V6 gas	3.5L V6 hybrid	3.5L V6 gas	3.5L V6 gas	3.5L V6 hybrid	3.5L V6 gas	3.5L V6 hybrid	3.5L V6 gas
Seating	8	8	8	7	7	8	7	7	7
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	AWD	FWD	FWD	AWD	FWD	AWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	83.7	83.7	83.7	83.2	83.7	83.7	83.2	83.2	82.6
Max towing	1,500 lbs	5,000 lbs	3,500 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	3,500 lbs	5,000 lbs	3,500 lbs	5,000 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
Hybrid LEhybrid
XLEgas
SEgas
Hybrid XLEhybrid
Limitedgas
Hybrid Limitedhybrid
Limited Platinumgas
Fuel type: LEregular unleaded
LE Plusregular unleaded
Hybrid LEregular unleaded
XLEregular unleaded
SEregular unleaded
Hybrid XLEregular unleaded
Limitedregular unleaded
Hybrid Limitedregular unleaded
Limited Platinumregular unleaded
Cylinders: LEI4
LE PlusV6
Hybrid LEV6
XLEV6
SEV6
Hybrid XLEV6
LimitedV6
Hybrid LimitedV6
Limited PlatinumV6
Displacement: LE2.7 L
LE Plus3.5 L
Hybrid LE3.5 L
XLE3.5 L
SE3.5 L
Hybrid XLE3.5 L
Limited3.5 L
Hybrid Limited3.5 L
Limited Platinum3.5 L
Horsepower: LE185 hp
LE Plus295 hp
Hybrid LE306 hp
XLE295 hp
SE295 hp
Hybrid XLE306 hp
Limited295 hp
Hybrid Limited306 hp
Limited Platinum295 hp
Torque: LE184 lb-ft
LE Plus263 lb-ft
Hybrid LE—
XLE263 lb-ft
SE263 lb-ft
Hybrid XLE—
Limited263 lb-ft
Hybrid Limited—
Limited Platinum263 lb-ft
Transmission: LE6-speed shiftable automatic
LE Plus8-speed shiftable automatic
Hybrid LEcontinuously variable-speed automatic
XLE8-speed shiftable automatic
SE8-speed shiftable automatic
Hybrid XLEcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Limited8-speed shiftable automatic
Hybrid Limitedcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Limited Platinum8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: LEfront wheel drive
LE Plusfront wheel drive
Hybrid LEall wheel drive
XLEfront wheel drive
SEfront wheel drive
Hybrid XLEall wheel drive
Limitedfront wheel drive
Hybrid Limitedall wheel drive
Limited Platinumfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: LESUV
LE PlusSUV
Hybrid LESUV
XLESUV
SESUV
Hybrid XLESUV
LimitedSUV
Hybrid LimitedSUV
Limited PlatinumSUV
Doors: LE5
LE Plus5
Hybrid LE5
XLE5
SE5
Hybrid XLE5
Limited5
Hybrid Limited5
Limited Platinum5
Seating: LE8
LE Plus8
Hybrid LE8
XLE7
SE7
Hybrid XLE8
Limited7
Hybrid Limited7
Limited Platinum7
Length: LE192.5 in
LE Plus192.5 in
Hybrid LE192.5 in
XLE192.5 in
SE192.5 in
Hybrid XLE192.5 in
Limited192.5 in
Hybrid Limited192.5 in
Limited Platinum192.5 in
Width: LE75.8 in
LE Plus75.8 in
Hybrid LE75.8 in
XLE75.8 in
SE75.8 in
Hybrid XLE75.8 in
Limited75.8 in
Hybrid Limited75.8 in
Limited Platinum75.8 in
Height: LE68.1 in
LE Plus68.1 in
Hybrid LE68.1 in
XLE68.1 in
SE68.1 in
Hybrid XLE68.1 in
Limited68.1 in
Hybrid Limited68.1 in
Limited Platinum68.1 in
Wheelbase: LE109.8 in
LE Plus109.8 in
Hybrid LE109.8 in
XLE109.8 in
SE109.8 in
Hybrid XLE109.8 in
Limited109.8 in
Hybrid Limited109.8 in
Limited Platinum109.8 in
Ground clearance: LE8 in
LE Plus8 in
Hybrid LE8 in
XLE8 in
SE8 in
Hybrid XLE8 in
Limited8 in
Hybrid Limited8 in
Limited Platinum8 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: LE13.8 cu ft
LE Plus13.8 cu ft
Hybrid LE13.8 cu ft
XLE13.8 cu ft
SE13.8 cu ft
Hybrid XLE13.8 cu ft
Limited13.8 cu ft
Hybrid Limited13.8 cu ft
Limited Platinum13.8 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: LE83.7 cu ft
LE Plus83.7 cu ft
Hybrid LE83.7 cu ft
XLE83.2 cu ft
SE83.7 cu ft
Hybrid XLE83.7 cu ft
Limited83.2 cu ft
Hybrid Limited83.2 cu ft
Limited Platinum82.6 cu ft
Max towing: LE1,500 lbs
LE Plus5,000 lbs
Hybrid LE3,500 lbs
XLE5,000 lbs
SE5,000 lbs
Hybrid XLE3,500 lbs
Limited5,000 lbs
Hybrid Limited3,500 lbs
Limited Platinum5,000 lbs
Max payload: LE1,455 lbs
LE Plus1,370 lbs
Hybrid LE1,602 lbs
XLE1,370 lbs
SE1,370 lbs
Hybrid XLE1,536 lbs
Limited1,370 lbs
Hybrid Limited1,409 lbs
Limited Platinum1,370 lbs
Curb weight: LE4,134 lbs
LE Plus4,244 lbs
Hybrid LE4,398 lbs
XLE4,310 lbs
SE4,310 lbs
Hybrid XLE4,464 lbs
Limited4,354 lbs
Hybrid Limited4,861 lbs
Limited Platinum4,354 lbs
Fuel tank: LE19.2 gal
LE Plus19.2 gal
Hybrid LE19.2 gal
XLE19.2 gal
SE19.2 gal
Hybrid XLE19.2 gal
Limited19.2 gal
Hybrid Limited17.2 gal
Limited Platinum19.2 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: LE22
LE Plus23
Hybrid LE29
XLE23
SE23
Hybrid XLE28
Limited23
Hybrid Limited28
Limited Platinum23
City MPG: LE20
LE Plus21
Hybrid LE30
XLE21
SE21
Hybrid XLE29
Limited21
Hybrid Limited29
Limited Platinum21
Highway MPG: LE24
LE Plus27
Hybrid LE28
XLE27
SE27
Hybrid XLE27
Limited27
Hybrid Limited27
Limited Platinum27

Full specifications by trim
Spec	LE	LE Plus	Hybrid LE	XLE	SE	Hybrid XLE	Limited	Hybrid Limited	Limited Platinum
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	hybrid	gas	gas	hybrid	gas	hybrid	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	V6	V6	V6	V6	V6	V6	V6	V6
Displacement	2.7 L	3.5 L	3.5 L	3.5 L	3.5 L	3.5 L	3.5 L	3.5 L	3.5 L
Horsepower	185 hp	295 hp	306 hp	295 hp	295 hp	306 hp	295 hp	306 hp	295 hp
Torque	184 lb-ft	263 lb-ft	—	263 lb-ft	263 lb-ft	—	263 lb-ft	—	263 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	all wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	all wheel drive	front wheel drive	all wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Doors	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Seating	8	8	8	7	7	8	7	7	7
Length	192.5 in	192.5 in	192.5 in	192.5 in	192.5 in	192.5 in	192.5 in	192.5 in	192.5 in
Width	75.8 in	75.8 in	75.8 in	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	68.1 in	68.1 in	68.1 in	68.1 in	68.1 in	68.1 in	68.1 in
Wheelbase	109.8 in	109.8 in	109.8 in	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	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	13.8 cu ft	13.8 cu ft	13.8 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	83.7 cu ft	83.7 cu ft	83.7 cu ft	83.2 cu ft	83.7 cu ft	83.7 cu ft	83.2 cu ft	83.2 cu ft	82.6 cu ft
Max towing	1,500 lbs	5,000 lbs	3,500 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	3,500 lbs	5,000 lbs	3,500 lbs	5,000 lbs
Max payload	1,455 lbs	1,370 lbs	1,602 lbs	1,370 lbs	1,370 lbs	1,536 lbs	1,370 lbs	1,409 lbs	1,370 lbs
Curb weight	4,134 lbs	4,244 lbs	4,398 lbs	4,310 lbs	4,310 lbs	4,464 lbs	4,354 lbs	4,861 lbs	4,354 lbs
Fuel tank	19.2 gal	19.2 gal	19.2 gal	19.2 gal	19.2 gal	19.2 gal	19.2 gal	17.2 gal	19.2 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	22	23	29	23	23	28	23	28	23
City MPG	20	21	30	21	21	29	21	29	21
Highway MPG	24	27	28	27	27	27	27	27	27

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2018 Toyota Highlander FAQ

How much does the 2018 Toyota Highlander cost?: The 2018 Toyota Highlander has a starting MSRP of $31,230, ranging up to $48,480 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes LE from $31,230; LE Plus from $35,660; XLE from $39,120; SE from $40,290; Limited from $42,280; Limited Platinum from $45,400.
What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Toyota Highlander?: The 2018 Toyota Highlander achieves up to 29 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2018 Toyota Highlander have?: The 2018 Toyota Highlander offers up to 83.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
How much can the 2018 Toyota Highlander tow?: The 2018 Toyota Highlander has a maximum towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.
Is the 2018 Toyota Highlander safe?: The 2018 Toyota Highlander earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
How many trims does the 2018 Toyota Highlander come in?: The 2018 Toyota Highlander is available in 6 trims (17 total configurations) across SUV body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.