Used Toyota Highlander for Sale near South Dakota

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 $36,180 CAD, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $35,907 CAD over the past year.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2022, 2023, and 2024 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-friendly SUV with broad appeal and a well-established reputation.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Highlander for its comfort, reliability, and spacious cabin. Reviewers also frequently highlight its smooth ride and family-friendly features, along with its strong safety reputation.

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

The main trade-offs centre on the driving experience and everyday usability details: some recent years are described as prioritising comfort over excitement, and older versions can feel less polished in infotainment and third-row space.

30.1% 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. Expert reviews also reinforce its reputation for a smooth ride, strong safety equipment, and a well-rounded cabin.

• Owners rate the Toyota Highlander between 4.5 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, that combination points to a model with strong long-term ownership appeal and a reassuring track record.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Toyota Safety Sense suite of driver-assistance features
• Infotainment: 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• 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: The LE is the entry point and brings standard all-wheel drive, 18-inch alloy wheels, Smart Key with pushbutton start, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, and the 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• XLE: The XLE adds a heated steering wheel and shift knob, wireless device charging, a power sunroof, a power liftgate, second-row sunshades, synthetic leather upholstery, and a 7-inch digital screen, making it the best-value trim for many shoppers.
• XSE: The XSE adds unique exterior styling, 20-inch alloy wheels, second-row captain’s chairs, dual exhaust tips, ambient interior lighting, and a sport-tuned suspension.
• Limited: The 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.
• Platinum: The Platinum adds rain-sensing windshield wipers, a 360-degree parking camera, heated second-row seats, and a rearview camera mirror.

What Toyota Highlander do most buyers choose?

The Toyota Highlander years with the most listings are 2022, 2021, and 2023.

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, colour, and price. They also often sit in the sweet spot between newer features and more accessible pricing.

What is the Toyota Highlander's resale value?

Most Highlander model years are showing year-over-year price declines, and several of them are dropping by double digits. That pattern generally works in your favour as a used buyer, since it opens up more value across a wide spread of model years. The smallest changes are concentrated in the older model years, which suggests those versions are softening more slowly than the rest.

The 2017, 2016, and 2015 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 Toyota Safety Sense, including 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.

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 2024 model is at −12.09% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −10.75%.
• Deal availability: The 2023 model has 32.9% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $41,587 CAD. The Toyota Highlander offers a roomy, family-friendly cabin with a calm, comfortable character that suits everyday use.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The Highlander comes equipped with a 3.5-litre V6 engine, 295 horsepower, and 263 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: The Highlander comes standard with Bluetooth connectivity, five USB ports, and an 8-inch touchscreen that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as SiriusXM satellite radio.
• Safety: The 2022 Highlander comes standard with the Toyota Safety Sense suite of driver-assistance features.
• 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.