Used Toyota Highlander for Sale near New Jersey, NB

How much does the Toyota Highlander cost in today's market?

Used Toyota Highlander prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Toyota Highlander’s current nationwide average price is $35,745 CAD, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $35,745 CAD over the past year. That puts today’s pricing right at the low end of its yearly range for this model.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Toyota Highlander a good car?

Yes — the Toyota Highlander is a strong used pick if you want a family-focused SUV with a long-running reputation for comfort, reliability, and easy day-to-day use. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Highlander for its smooth ride, spacious cabin, and safety features, and those themes show up again and again across the model years. Reviewers also point to its quiet refinement and family-friendly versatility as major strengths.

Expert reviews rate the 2022 and 2021 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs are a third row that can feel tight in some versions, infotainment that can feel dated in older models, and driving dynamics that prioritise comfort over excitement.

30.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota Highlander models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Highlander for reliability, comfort, and family-friendly practicality, and expert commentary reinforces its reputation for durability and easy ownership. Across the model years, it stands out as a vehicle that feels well suited to long-term use.

• Owners rate the Toyota Highlander between 4.5 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, that combination points to a low-drama ownership experience, especially if you choose a well-maintained example with a complete service history.

What should I look for when buying a used Toyota Highlander?

Key things to evaluate:

• Fuel efficiency: The 2022 Toyota Highlander returns Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption figures of 11.8 litres per 100 kilometres in the city, 8.6 hwy, and 10.3 combined.

Which Toyota Highlander trim should I buy?

The 2022 Toyota Highlander offers these trims:

• LE: Standard all-wheel drive, 18-inch alloy wheels, Smart Key with pushbutton start, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, and an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto make this the entry point for shoppers who want the core Highlander experience.
• XLE: Adds LED fog lights, a heated steering wheel and shift knob, power-adjustable front seats, wireless device charging, a power sunroof, a power liftgate, second-row sunshades, synthetic leather upholstery, and a digital instrument panel screen, making it the best-value trim for many buyers.
• XSE: Brings unique exterior styling, revised front and rear bumpers, 20-inch alloy wheels, a large mesh grille, second-row captain’s chairs, dual exhaust tips, ambient interior lighting, and a sport-tuned suspension for shoppers who want a more distinctive look and feel.
• Limited: Adds premium LED headlamps, heated and ventilated front seats, genuine leather upholstery, acoustic noise-reducing windows, a wall-style power outlet, a hands-free power liftgate, a panoramic moonroof, an 11-speaker JBL premium audio system, and the larger 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen for a more upscale cabin.
• Platinum: Adds rain-sensing windshield wipers, a 360-degree parking camera, heated second-row seats, and a rearview camera mirror for buyers who want the most fully equipped Highlander.

What Toyota Highlander do most buyers choose?

The Toyota Highlander years with the most listings are 2022, 2021, and 2020.

These higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, mileage, and condition. They also tend to sit in a sweet spot where newer features and broader availability overlap.

What is the Toyota Highlander's resale value?

Most Highlander model years are showing lower prices than a year ago, which is good news if you’re shopping used. The biggest drops are in the double digits for several years, while the newest model year is down only slightly, showing a much smaller change than the rest of the range.

The 2025, 2016, and 2017 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Toyota Highlander safe?

• 2022: 8/10
• 2021: 10/10
• 2020: 9/10

The 2022 Highlander comes standard with the Toyota Safety Sense suite of driver-assistance features.

For the safest used buy, the 2021 model posts the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

Should I buy a used Toyota Highlander now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −1.5% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −10.03%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $41,118 CAD. The Toyota Highlander offers a smooth ride, a roomy cabin, and the kind of family-friendly versatility that makes it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest Highlander pairs a 3.5-litre V6 with 295 horsepower and 263 pound-feet of torque, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and standard all-wheel drive.
• Tech: The latest model includes Bluetooth connectivity, five USB ports, an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and SiriusXM satellite radio.
• Safety: The latest model adds Toyota Safety Sense with forward collision avoidance, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning, dynamic radar cruise control, lane tracing assist, traffic-sign recognition, and automatic high beams.
• Starting price: Base new-vehicle MSRP for the 2022 Toyota Highlander is $44,490 CAD for the base LE trim with standard AWD, before destination and fees.

If you're buying used today, the 2022 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2021 Toyota Highlander compare to the 2021 Honda Pilot?

Our experts score the 2021 Toyota Highlander 7.5/10 and the 2021 Honda Pilot 7.2/10. The Highlander asks more up front, but it also brings stronger used-market pricing and a slightly higher expert score. The Pilot undercuts it on average used price, while the Highlander offers the stronger horsepower figure and a bit more highway efficiency.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.