Used Toyota Highlander for Sale near Spa Springs, NS

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 $36,092 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $35,908 CAD. 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 choice 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 its comfort, reliability, spacious cabin, and smooth ride, and they often highlight its safety features and practical family-friendly layout. The Highlander also earns praise for its refined character and useful everyday versatility.

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

The main trade-offs are a third row that feels tight in some versions, infotainment that can trail rivals in older models, and a driving experience that prioritises comfort over excitement.

29.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota Highlander models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Toyota Highlander as comfortable, dependable, and well suited to family use. Expert feedback also points to a strong reputation for safety, refinement, and long-term practicality.

• 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, the Highlander’s long-running reputation for durability and family-friendly usability makes it a reassuring choice for long-term ownership.

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, including standard 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.
• Infotainment: 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus SiriusXM satellite radio.
• Fuel efficiency: The Highlander comes equipped with a 3.5-litre V6 engine. It makes power specs of 295 horsepower and 263 pound-feet of torque. Power is routed through an eight-speed automatic transmission to standard all-wheel drive (AWD; a front-wheel drive (FWD) drivetrain is not offered in Canada). The transmission has a tap-shift function on the shifter. There’s also a drive-mode button in the centre console with Sport, Normal, and Eco modes. Finally, next to the drive-mode button is a dial for the AWD system with Mud/Sand, Rock, and Normal modes.

Which Toyota Highlander trim should I buy?

The 2022 Toyota Highlander offers these trims:

• LE: Standard AWD, 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 make this the entry point for shoppers who want the core Highlander package.
• 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 display; this is the best-value trim for many buyers.
• XSE: Brings unique exterior styling, 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.
• Platinum: Tops the range with rain-sensing windshield wipers, a 360-degree parking camera, heated second-row seats, and a rearview camera mirror for buyers who want the most upscale Highlander experience.

What Toyota Highlander do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right trim, colour, and price. They also sit in the sweet spot where newer features and broader availability often overlap.

What is the Toyota Highlander's resale value?

The table shows broad year-over-year price declines across the lineup, which is good news if you are shopping used and want to stretch your budget further. The newer model years are also seeing double-digit drops, so recent Highlanders can offer meaningful savings versus where they were a year ago. The smaller changes on some older years suggest those versions have been moving more steadily.

The 2017, 2015, and 2016 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 2024 model is at −11.82% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −10.8%.
• Deal availability: The 2023 model has 29.3% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $41,545 CAD. The Toyota Highlander offers a roomy, family-friendly cabin with a calm, comfortable character that has made it a long-running favourite among practical SUV shoppers.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The Highlander comes equipped with a 3.5-litre V6 engine. It makes power specs of 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. It includes standard 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.