2016 Toyota Highlander vs. 2017 Toyota Highlander
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2016 Toyota Highlander and 2017 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 2016 Toyota Highlander and the 2017 Toyota Highlander.
When comparing the 2016 Toyota Highlander's and the 2017 Toyota Highlander's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Toyota Highlander has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and interior volume. The 2016 Toyota Highlander and 2017 Toyota Highlander have the same fuel efficiency, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2016 Toyota Highlander's and the 2017 Toyota Highlander's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Toyota Highlander is a better car than the 2017 Toyota Highlander.
Pricing: A used 2016 Toyota Highlander ranges from $16,203 to $27,565 while a used 2017 Toyota Highlander is priced between $18,900 to $29,995.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2016 Toyota Highlander and the 2017 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 31 Best Midsize SUVs while the Toyota Highlander is ranked 10 out of 31 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 base engine of both the 2016 Toyota Highlander and the 2017 Toyota Highlander makes 185 horsepower. The Highlander is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 480 miles. The Highlander is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 461 miles.This gives the 2017 Toyota Highlander the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2016 Toyota Highlander the advantage in maximum range. The Highlander uses gasoline, and the Highlander uses regular unleaded.
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:
$30,490
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$29,055
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$20,995 - $34,010
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$30,630
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$29,141
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$21,195 - $34,210
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$22,022
Price Range:
$16,203 - $27,565
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$17,815
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$11,537 - $27,202
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
363
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
109,539
# Good or Great Deals:
126
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$24,545
Price Range:
$18,900 - $29,995
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$19,906
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$12,544 - $29,613
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
409
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
95,818
# Good or Great Deals:
142
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 2016 Toyota Highlander
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
2.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.6 - 5.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
67.9%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Toyota Highlander
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.6 - 6.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
67.9%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.3 - 15.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.3 - 10.6
Toyota Highlander Rankings
Ranking
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52 out of / 59Toyota Highlander Rankings
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52 out of / 59Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2016 Toyota Highlander Trim Levels
LE, LE Plus, Limited, Limited Platinum, XLE
2017 Toyota Highlander Trim Levels
LE, LE Plus, Limited, Limited Platinum, SE, 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:
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
185 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
184 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
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 / 24 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
384 / 461 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
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
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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:
83.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
158.8 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:
83.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
158.7 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4165 lbs
Width:
75.8 inches
Height:
68.1 inches
Length:
192.5 inches
Wheelbase:
109.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/60R18
Exterior Colors
Beige
Creme Brulee Mica
Black
Midnight 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
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Shoreline Blue Pearl
Gray
Predawn Gray Mica
Green
Alumina Jade Metallic
Red
Ooh La La Rouge Mica
Silver
Celestial Silver Metallic
White
Blizzard Pearl
Brown
Toasted Walnut Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Ash
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Ash
