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Used 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is a three-row midsize SUV offered in four trim levels: LE, XLE, Limited and Platinum. Seating for eight is standard on the base LE model, and optional on all other trim levels except for the Platinum. The other models come standard with second-row captain's chairs, which reduce total seating to seven.

The Highlander Hybrid is powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine paired to electric motors — two motors for front-wheel-drive applications and three for all-wheel-drive models. The total system power of 243 hp is routed to the driven wheels via a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Highlighted features of the 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid include:

LE
Starts you off with:

  • 18-inch wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Power liftgate
  • Keyless entry and ignition
  • Three-zone climate control

The LE also gets you:

  • 8-inch touchscreen
  • Six-speaker audio system with four USB ports and satellite radio
  • Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Amazon Alexa integration
  • Wi-Fi hotspot
  • Collection of advanced driver aids that can help prevent an accident (Toyota Safety Sense 2.0)

XLE
Adds more upscale features, including:

  • Sunroof
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Adjustable lumbar on driver's seat
  • Simulated leather upholstery
  • Wireless phone charger
  • Optional: navigation system

Limited
Includes the above, plus:

  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Hands-free liftgate
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Leather upholstery
  • 11-speaker audio system
  • Navigation system
  • Optional: 12.3-inch touchscreen and 360-degree parking camera

Platinum
The range-topping Highlander Hybrid Platinum further adds:

  • Adaptive headlights
  • Automatic wipers
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Digital rearview mirror
  • Heated second-row seats
  • Head-up display
  • 12.3-inch touchscreen and 360-degree parking camera

Which Highlander Hybrid trim does Edmunds recommend?

We are torn between the LE and the Limited. The LE is great because it has a ton of features at a reasonable price. Before you get to the Limited, there's the XLE. It doesn't cost much more than the LE, but it doesn't add many quality-of-life improvements either. If you want a Highlander Hybrid with upgrades, we suggest jumping right to the Limited, which adds leather, heated and ventilated front seats, and parking sensors among other items.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Spring Hill, FL
Vehicle
Highlander Hybrid LE
Highlander Hybrid XLE
Highlander Hybrid Limited
Highlander Hybrid Platinum
Vehicle
LE
2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT
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XLE
2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT
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Platinum
2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
optional
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
leatherette
leather
leather
Heated seats
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
243 hp @ 6,000 rpm
243 hp @ 6,000 rpm
243 hp @ 6,000 rpm
243 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Engine displacement
2.5 l
2.5 l
2.5 l
2.5 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
Tire size
235/65R18
235/65R18
235/55R20
235/55R20
Wheel size
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
36 / 35 / 36 MPG
36 / 35 / 36 MPG
36 / 35 / 36 MPG
36 / 35 / 36 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
17.1 gal.
17.1 gal.
17.1 gal.
17.1 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
616 / 599 miles
616 / 599 miles
616 / 599 miles
616 / 599 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
37.4 ft.
37.4 ft.
37.4 ft.
37.4 ft.
Curb weight
4,330 lb.
4,365 lb.
4,430 lb.
4,430 lb.
Ground Clearance
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
76.0 in.
76.0 in.
76.0 in.
76.0 in.
Height
68.1 in.
68.1 in.
68.1 in.
68.1 in.
Length
194.9 in.
194.9 in.
194.9 in.
194.9 in.
Wheelbase
112.2 in.
112.2 in.
112.2 in.
112.2 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
16.0 cu. ft.
16.0 cu. ft.
16.0 cu. ft.
16.0 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
41.2 in.
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
38.4 in.
Front Leg Room
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
Front Shoulder Room
59.0 in.
59.0 in.
59.0 in.
59.0 in.
Rear Head Room
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
37.1 in.
Rear Leg Room
41.0 in.
41.0 in.
41.0 in.
41.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
58.7 in.
58.4 in.
58.4 in.
58.4 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$41,483
$42,061
$42,868
$45,026
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.55
$0.56
$0.57
$0.6
Depreciation
$13,042
$13,041
$13,403
$14,866
Financing
$5,423
$5,606
$5,934
$6,444
Taxes & Fees
$2,433
$2,499
$2,618
$2,803
Fuel
$7,062
$7,062
$7,062
$7,062
Insurance
$3,557
$3,887
$3,924
$3,924
Maintenance
$7,496
$7,496
$7,457
$7,457
Repairs
$2,470
$2,470
$2,470
$2,470
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Graphite, cloth
Black, cloth
Black, leatherette
Graphite, leatherette
Harvest Beige, leatherette
Black, leather
Harvest Beige, leather
Graphite, leather
Harvest Beige, leather
Black, leather
Glazed Caramel, leather
Graphite, leather
Exterior
Moondust
Midnight Black Metallic
Blueprint
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Blizzard Pearl
Celestial Silver Metallic
Opulent Amber
Ruby Flare Pearl
Moondust
Midnight Black Metallic
Blueprint
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Blizzard Pearl
Celestial Silver Metallic
Opulent Amber
Ruby Flare Pearl
Moondust
Midnight Black Metallic
Blueprint
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Blizzard Pearl
Celestial Silver Metallic
Opulent Amber
Ruby Flare Pearl
Moondust
Midnight Black Metallic
Blueprint
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Blizzard Pearl
Celestial Silver Metallic
Opulent Amber
Ruby Flare Pearl