Toyota Grand Highlander vs. Toyota Sienna
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Grand Highlander and Toyota Sienna 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 Toyota Grand Highlander and the Toyota Sienna.
When comparing the Toyota Grand Highlander's and the Toyota Sienna's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Grand Highlander has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The Toyota Sienna has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Grand Highlander's and the Toyota Sienna's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: For a new model, the Toyota Grand Highlander's price is between $45,038 and $60,792, with the Toyota Sienna priced between $43,118 and $61,879.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Grand Highlander loses 35.7 percent of its value and the Toyota Sienna loses 38.6 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Grand Highlander retains 2.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Sienna.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Grand Highlander’s base engine makes 265 horsepower, and the Toyota Sienna base engine makes 245 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Sienna, a hybrid minivan car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Toyota Grand Highlander, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and rear head room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Toyota Grand Highlander and the Toyota Sienna have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
45038 - 60792
Starting MSRP:
41360
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
39270
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
32190 - 44750
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
43118 - 61879
Starting MSRP:
39485
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Minivans)
43780
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Minivans)
39485 - 51055
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
51972
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
50800 - 55009
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
56023
Price Range:
41991 - 79635
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Minivans)
49823
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Minivans)
46024 - 56023
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
14938
Depreciation %:
0.36117337
Resale Value $:
26422
Residual Value %:
0.6388266300000001
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.51651297
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.36117337 - 0.54113436
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
15099
Depreciation %:
0.38240828
Resale Value $:
24386
Residual Value %:
0.6175917200000001
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Minivans)
0.38240828
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Minivans)
0.38240828 - 0.38240828
Toyota Grand Highlander Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Toyota Sienna Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Grand Highlander
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
10.0
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.8 - 11.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Sienna
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.486332752729129
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Minivans)
3.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Minivans)
2.8 - 4.5
Toyota Grand Highlander Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 34Ranking
3 out of / 32Ranking
4 out of / 67Ranking
5 out of / 67Ranking
5 out of / 32Ranking
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12 out of / 34Ranking
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13 out of / 32Ranking
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14 out of / 34Ranking
15 out of / 32Ranking
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20 out of / 32Ranking
21 out of / 34Ranking
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24 out of / 67Ranking
25 out of / 28Ranking
27 out of / 67Ranking
27 out of / 34Ranking
28 out of / 32Ranking
29 out of / 34Ranking
33 out of / 67Ranking
36 out of / 67Ranking
39 out of / 67Ranking
54 out of / 56Toyota Sienna Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 25Ranking
1 out of / 25Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
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3 out of / 25Ranking
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13 out of / 25Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Toyota Grand Highlander Trim Levels
LE, Limited, Platinum, XLE
Toyota Sienna Trim Levels
LE 8-Passenger, Limited 7-Passenger, Platinum 7-Passenger, Woodland Edition, XLE 7-Passenger, XLE 8-Passenger, XSE 7-Passenger
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
265 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
310 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
245 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
36 / 36 / 36
Range (city/hwy):
648 / 648 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.8 inches
Cargo Space:
20.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
97.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
173.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
62.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
62.7 inches
Cargo Space:
33.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
101 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
195.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4290 lbs
Width:
78.3 inches
Height:
72.1 inches
Length:
201.4 inches
Wheelbase:
116.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4610 lbs
Width:
78.5 inches
Height:
68.5 inches
Length:
203.7 inches
Wheelbase:
120.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Blueprint / Storm Cloud
Red
Ruby Flare Pearl
Silver
Celestial Silver Metallic
White
Wind Chill Pearl
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Blueprint
Red
Ruby Flare Pearl
Silver
Celestial Silver Metallic
White
Ice Cap
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Green
Cypress
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Light Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Gray