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Used 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2021 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 trim. Optional for the XLE and Limited and standard for the Platinum are second-row captain's chairs, which reduce total seating to seven. Feature highlights include:

LE
Starts you off with:

  • Four-cylinder hybrid system (243 horsepower)
  • Continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT)
  • Front-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive
  • LED headlights
  • Keyless entry and ignition
  • Power liftgate
  • Three-zone climate control
  • 8-inch touchscreen
  • Six-speaker stereo
  • Five USB ports
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
  • Wi-Fi hotspot

Every Highlander Hybrid also comes standard with:

  • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Toyota and the car in front)
  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)

XLE
Adds more upscale features, including:

  • Sunroof
  • Roof rails
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Adjustable lumbar on driver's seat
  • Heated front seats
  • Simulated leather upholstery
  • Wireless phone charger
  • Second-row window sunshades

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

Platinum
The range-topping Highlander Hybrid Platinum further adds:

  • Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
  • Automatic wipers
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Digital rearview mirror (allows you to see out the back even with a fully loaded cargo area)
  • 12.3-inch touchscreen
  • Heated second-row seats
  • Head-up display
  • 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Highlander and its surroundings for tight parking situations)

Which Highlander Hybrid trim does Edmunds recommend?

With the Highlander Hybrid, we recommend the Limited trim. It's one of the more expensive trim levels — only the Platinum costs more — but you get a bunch of appealing features that would otherwise be optional or not available on the LE and XLE.

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Comparing average pricing near
Pensacola, 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®
$42,713
$43,098
$45,059
$47,626
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.57
$0.57
$0.6
$0.64
Depreciation
$13,912
$13,551
$14,924
$16,730
Financing
$5,750
$6,055
$6,515
$7,073
Taxes & Fees
$2,551
$2,662
$2,829
$3,032
Fuel
$7,062
$7,062
$7,062
$7,062
Insurance
$3,557
$3,887
$3,924
$3,924
Maintenance
$7,717
$7,717
$7,641
$7,641
Repairs
$2,164
$2,164
$2,164
$2,164
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

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