2013 Toyota Highlander vs. 2014 Toyota Highlander
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2013 Toyota Highlander and 2014 Toyota Highlander contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2013 Toyota Highlander and the 2014 Toyota Highlander.
When we compare the 2013 Toyota Highlander's and the 2014 Toyota Highlander's specifications and ratings, the 2013 Toyota Highlander has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars and base engine power. The 2014 Toyota Highlander has the advantage in the area of interior volume. The 2013 Toyota Highlander and 2014 Toyota Highlander have the same fuel efficiency, overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2013 Toyota Highlander's and the 2014 Toyota Highlander's specifications and ratings, the 2013 Toyota Highlander is a better car than the 2014 Toyota Highlander.
Pricing: A used 2013 Toyota Highlander ranges from $9,999 to $20,997 while a used 2014 Toyota Highlander is priced between $13,499 to $23,949.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2013 Toyota Highlander and the 2014 Toyota Highlander both lose 39.2 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Highlander is 8.7 out of 10. Toyota Highlander is ranked 9 out of 39 Best SUVs with 3 Rows based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs, the Toyota Highlander is ranked 10 and the Toyota Highlander is ranked 10 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. The Toyota Highlander is also ranked 10 out of 32 Best Midsize SUVs while the Toyota Highlander is ranked 10 out of 32 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Toyota Highlander is 8.9 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2013 Toyota Highlander’s base engine makes 187 horsepower, and the 2014 Toyota Highlander base engine makes 185 horsepower. Both the Highlander and the Highlander are rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 480 miles. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/midsize SUVs, the 2013 Toyota Highlander has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2014 Toyota Highlander has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota Highlander has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$29,020
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$27,883
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$18,995 - $34,050
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$29,245
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$28,488
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$19,995 - $34,485
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$15,650
Price Range:
$9,999 - $20,997
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$12,812
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$8,675 - $20,213
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
320
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
136,360
# Good or Great Deals:
154
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$18,550
Price Range:
$13,499 - $23,949
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$14,412
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$9,446 - $22,904
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
214
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
130,158
# Good or Great Deals:
93
Toyota Highlander Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Toyota Highlander Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2013 Toyota Highlander
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2014 Toyota Highlander
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.3 - 3.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
67.9%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.4 - 12
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.4 - 16.2
Toyota Highlander Rankings
Ranking
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5 out of / 67Ranking
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52 out of / 59Toyota Highlander Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 32Ranking
3 out of / 16Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
5 out of / 67Ranking
5 out of / 18Ranking
5 out of / 17Ranking
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52 out of / 59Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2013 Toyota Highlander Trim Levels
Base, Limited, Plus, SE
2014 Toyota Highlander Trim Levels
LE, LE Plus, Limited, Limited Platinum, XLE
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years / 25000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years / 25000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
187 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
186 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1500 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
185 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
184 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1500 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 25 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
384 / 480 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 25 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
384 / 480 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.5 inches
Cargo Space:
10.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
95.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
156.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.6 inches
Cargo Space:
13.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
78.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
158.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3946 lbs
Width:
75.2 inches
Height:
68.1 inches
Length:
188.4 inches
Wheelbase:
109.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4134 lbs
Width:
75.8 inches
Height:
68.1 inches
Length:
191.1 inches
Wheelbase:
109.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/60R18
Exterior Colors
Beige
Sandy Beach Metallic
Black
Black
Blue
Nautical Blue Metallic / Shoreline Blue Pearl
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Green
Cypress Pearl
Red
Sizzling Crimson Mica
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Blizzard Pearl
Exterior Colors
Beige
Creme Brulee Mica
Black
Attitude Black Metallic
Blue
Nautical Blue Metallic / Shoreline Blue Pearl
Gray
Predawn Gray Mica
Green
Alumina Jade Metallic
Red
Ooh La La Rouge Mica
Silver
Silver Sky Metallic
White
Blizzard Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Sand Beige
Gray
Ash
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Gray
Ash
Black
Black
