Used 2020 Toyota Highlander SUV Trims Comparison
Trim level differences
The 2020 Toyota Highlander is a three-row crossover with up to eight seats. There are five trim levels to choose from: L, LE, XLE, Limited and Platinum. All models are powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine (295 hp, 263 lb-ft of torque) mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is optional. There is also a Highlander Hybrid, which is reviewed separately.
Which Highlander trim does Edmunds recommend?
We'd opt to save some cash and choose the LE. After all, every Highlander now comes with a V6 engine, advanced safety equipment, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. The LE also adds a power liftgate, blind-spot monitoring, LED foglights, and a leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob. That's a lot of value baked into an affordable three-row SUV, as long as you don't mind cloth seats.
Compare trims side-by-side
Comparing average pricing near
Northbrook, IL
| Vehicle | Highlander L | Highlander LE | Highlander XLE | Highlander Limited | Highlander Platinum |
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | Not Available | Not Available | optional | standard | standard |
| Satellite radio | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Parking assistance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
| Upholstery | cloth | cloth | leatherette | leather | leather |
| Heated seats | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard | standard |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard | standard |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Country of final assembly | United States | United States | United States | United States | United States |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Engine power | 295 hp @ 6,600 rpm | 295 hp @ 6,600 rpm | 295 hp @ 6,600 rpm | 295 hp @ 6,600 rpm | 295 hp @ 6,600 rpm |
| Engine torque | 263 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm | 263 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm | 263 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm | 263 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm | 263 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 3.5 l | 3.5 l | 3.5 l | 3.5 l | 3.5 l |
| Engine configuration | v6 | v6 | v6 | v6 | v6 |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Tire size | 235/65R18 | 235/65R18 | 235/65R18 | 235/55R20 | 235/55R20 |
| Wheel size | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wheel type | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | alloy wheels | alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 21 / 29 / 24 MPG | 21 / 29 / 24 MPG | 21 / 29 / 24 MPG | 21 / 29 / 24 MPG | 21 / 29 / 24 MPG |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.9 gal. | 17.9 gal. | 17.9 gal. | 17.9 gal. | 17.9 gal. |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 376 / 519 miles | 376 / 519 miles | 376 / 519 miles | 376 / 519 miles | 376 / 519 miles |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft. | 37.4 ft. | 37.4 ft. | 37.4 ft. | 37.4 ft. |
| Curb weight | 4,145 lb. | 4,145 lb. | 4,195 lb. | 4,260 lb. | 4,260 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | 8.0 in. | 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. | 76.0 in. |
| Height | 68.1 in. | 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. | 194.9 in. |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Cargo Space | 16.0 cu. ft. | 16.0 cu. ft. | 16.0 cu. ft. | 16.0 cu. ft. | 16.0 cu. ft. |
| Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed | 48.4 cu. ft. | 48.4 cu. ft. | 48.4 cu. ft. | 48.4 cu. ft. | 48.4 cu. ft. |
| Front Head Room | 41.2 in. | 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. | 42.0 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 59.0 in. | 59.0 in. | 59.0 in. | 59.0 in. | 59.0 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 39.4 in. | 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. | 41.0 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 58.7 in. | 58.7 in. | 58.4 in. | 58.4 in. | 58.4 in. |
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
| True Cost to Own® | $39,957 | $40,725 | $43,905 | $46,529 | $47,969 |
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.53 | $0.54 | $0.59 | $0.62 | $0.64 |
| Depreciation | $10,123 | $10,630 | $12,725 | $14,765 | $15,517 |
| Financing | $4,435 | $4,625 | $5,342 | $5,699 | $6,200 |
| Taxes & Fees | $2,241 | $2,312 | $2,580 | $2,713 | $2,900 |
| Fuel | $11,415 | $11,415 | $11,415 | $11,415 | $11,415 |
| Insurance | $3,462 | $3,462 | $3,562 | $3,695 | $3,695 |
| Maintenance | $5,923 | $5,923 | $5,923 | $5,884 | $5,884 |
| Repairs | $2,358 | $2,358 | $2,358 | $2,358 | $2,358 |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Graphite, cloth Black, cloth | Graphite, cloth Black, cloth | Black, leatherette Graphite, leatherette Harvest Beige, leatherette | Harvest Beige, leather Graphite, leather Black, leather | Black, leather Graphite, leather Harvest Beige, leather Glazed Caramel, leather |
| Exterior | Opulent Amber Blueprint Celestial Silver Metallic Midnight Black Metallic Magnetic Gray Metallic Blizzard Pearl | Moondust Opulent Amber Ruby Flare Pearl Blueprint Celestial Silver Metallic Midnight Black Metallic Magnetic Gray Metallic Blizzard Pearl | Moondust Opulent Amber Ruby Flare Pearl Blueprint Celestial Silver Metallic Midnight Black Metallic Magnetic Gray Metallic Blizzard Pearl | Moondust Opulent Amber Ruby Flare Pearl Blueprint Celestial Silver Metallic Midnight Black Metallic Magnetic Gray Metallic Blizzard Pearl | Moondust Opulent Amber Ruby Flare Pearl Blueprint Celestial Silver Metallic Midnight Black Metallic Magnetic Gray Metallic Blizzard Pearl |