Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE vs. Toyota Highlander XLE
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE and Toyota Highlander XLE 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 Highlander Hybrid XLE and the Toyota Highlander XLE.
When comparing the Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE's and the Toyota Highlander XLE's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Toyota Highlander XLE has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and base engine power. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE and Toyota Highlander XLE have the same interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE's and the Toyota Highlander XLE's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE ranges from $44,823 to $54,189 while a used 2024 Toyota Highlander XLE is priced between $42,372 to $48,804. For a new model, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE's price is between $45,866 and $51,608, with the Toyota Highlander XLE priced between $43,535 and $48,731.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE loses 38.3 percent of its value and the Toyota Highlander XLE loses 39.2 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE retains 0.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Highlander XLE.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Highlander Hybrid is 9.2 out of 10 while the Toyota Highlander's quality rating is 8.7 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Highlander Hybrid being ranked 1 out of 32 Best Hybrid SUVs and the Toyota Highlander being ranked 9 out of 39 Best SUVs with 3 Rows.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Highlander Hybrid is 9.5 out of 10. For the Toyota Highlander the reliability rating is 8.9 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Highlander Hybrid a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Toyota Highlander.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE’s base engine makes 243 horsepower, and the Toyota Highlander XLE base engine makes 265 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE and the Toyota Highlander XLE have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Toyota Highlander XLE has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$45,866 - $51,608
Starting MSRP:
$44,120
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$45,359
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$35,070 - $60,490
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$43,535 - $48,731
Starting MSRP:
$42,420
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$37,697
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$31,990 - $43,320
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$49,137
Price Range:
$44,823 - $54,189
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$51,596
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$41,599 - $62,866
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
48
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
5,044
# Good or Great Deals:
6
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$45,653
Price Range:
$42,372 - $48,804
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$47,563
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$40,678 - $66,020
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
244
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
11,143
# Good or Great Deals:
21
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$17,144
Depreciation %:
38.9%
Resale Value $:
$26,976
Residual Value %:
61.1%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
38.9%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
31.8% - 51.7%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$16,859
Depreciation %:
39.7%
Resale Value $:
$25,561
Residual Value %:
60.3%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)
46.3%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
27.5% - 53.5%
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.2 / 10
Reliability:
9.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 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 Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.9
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
87%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Highlander XLE
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.2
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.6 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
67.9%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
2 - 11.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.6 - 14.8
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Rankings
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52 out of / 59Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Toyota Highlander Hybrid Trim Levels
LE, LE Nightshade, Limited, Platinum, XLE Nightshade
Other Toyota Highlander Trim Levels
LE, Limited, Platinum, 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
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:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
243 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
265 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
310 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
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 / 35 / 36
Range (city/hwy):
616 / 599 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):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
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
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
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
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot 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:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot 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:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 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:
58.4 inches
Cargo Space:
16 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
84.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
155.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 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:
58.4 inches
Cargo Space:
16 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
84.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
155.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4365 lbs
Width:
76 inches
Height:
68.1 inches
Length:
194.9 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4199 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:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P235/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P235/65R18
