Toyota Highlander L vs. LE
In comparing the Toyota Highlander L's and the Toyota Highlander LE's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Highlander L has the advantage in the area of new vehicle base pricing. The Toyota Highlander LE has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars The Toyota Highlander L and Toyota Highlander LE have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Highlander L's and the Toyota Highlander LE's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Toyota Highlander Pricing
A used 2023 Toyota Highlander L ranges from $37,961 to $52,334 while a used 2023 Toyota Highlander LE is priced between $37,452 to $45,010. For a new model, the Toyota Highlander L's price is between $37,301 and $49,910, with the Toyota Highlander LE priced between $39,334 and $44,844.
Toyota Highlander Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the Toyota Highlander L and the Toyota Highlander LE both lose 38.1 percent of their value.
Toyota Highlander Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Highlander is 9.0 out of 10. Toyota Highlander is ranked 1 out of 28 Best Midsize SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 66 Best Crossover SUVs, the Toyota Highlander is ranked 2 and the Toyota Highlander is ranked com.omnisee.entity.bestcars.BestCarsQualityRanking@55b6c105 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. The Toyota Highlander is also ranked 2 out of 30 Best SUVs with 3 Rows while the Toyota Highlander is ranked com.omnisee.entity.bestcars.BestCarsQualityRanking@68ff03f6 out of 30 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Toyota Highlander Reliability Rating
iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Toyota Highlander is 8.7 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the base engine of both the Toyota Highlander L and the Toyota Highlander LE makes 265 horsepower. Both the L and the LE are rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 519 miles. Both models use 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. The Toyota Highlander has a Top Safety Pick+ award from the IIHS.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$37,301 - $49,910
Used Asking Price:
$37,961 - $52,334
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
38.1%
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$39,334 - $44,844
Used Asking Price:
$37,452 - $45,010
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
38.1%
Toyota Highlander Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Toyota Highlander Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Toyota Highlander Rankings
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47 out of / 62Toyota Highlander Rankings
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47 out of / 62Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Toyota Highlander Trim Levels
LE, Limited, Platinum, XLE, XSE
Other Toyota Highlander Trim Levels
L, Limited, Platinum, XLE, XSE
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
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK +
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK +
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
265 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
310 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
265 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
310 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 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):
22 / 29 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
394 / 519 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
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):
22 / 29 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
394 / 519 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.7 inches
Cargo Space:
16 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
84.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
157.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.7 inches
Cargo Space:
16 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
84.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
157.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4155 lbs
Width:
76 inches
Height:
68.1 inches
Length:
194.9 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4155 lbs
Width:
76 inches
Height:
68.1 inches
Length:
194.9 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/65R18
