Which 2025 Toyota Highlander trim should you buy?
$39,520 to $53,675. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from Toyota's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Most standard equipment per dollar: Limited Hybrid 25th Edition AWD → Platinum Hybrid AWD, +$995 for 12 features made standard.
Thinnest step: XLE FWD → Limited FWD, +$4,105 for 2 features made standard.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: LE AWD at $41,120.
LE $41,120
+$1,600 over the LE FWD.
Standard here, not on the LE FWD: All-Wheel Drive (AWD), Downhill Assist Control (DAC), Front and rear mudguards
MPG comb 25 mpg → 24 mpg
XLE $42,670
+$3,150 over the LE FWD.
Standard here, not on the LE FWD: 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support, 18-in. machined-finish alloy wheels and P235/65R18 tires, 7-passenger seating with second-row fold-down captain's chairs and fold-down inboard armrests, adjustable headrests and two cup holders mounted on the floor; and 60/40 split, fold-flat third-row seats with sliding headrests and recline function, 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal garage door opener, Chrome-plated interior door handles, Heated front seats, Height-adjustable hands-free power liftgate with jam protection, Power tilt/slide moonroof with sunshade and one-touch open/close, Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging with charge indicator light, Second-row sunshades, Silver-painted roof rails, SofTex®-trimmed front- and second-row seats; heated front seats; 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support; 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat
Seats 8 → 7
XLE $44,270
+$3,150 over the LE AWD.
Standard here, not on the LE AWD: 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support, 18-in. machined-finish alloy wheels and P235/65R18 tires, 7-passenger seating with second-row fold-down captain's chairs and fold-down inboard armrests, adjustable headrests and two cup holders mounted on the floor; and 60/40 split, fold-flat third-row seats with sliding headrests and recline function, 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal garage door opener, Chrome-plated interior door handles, Front-Wheel Drive (FWD), Heated front seats, Height-adjustable hands-free power liftgate with jam protection, Power tilt/slide moonroof with sunshade and one-touch open/close, Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging with charge indicator light, Second-row sunshades, Silver-painted roof rails, SofTex®-trimmed front- and second-row seats; heated front seats; 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support; 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat
Seats 8 → 7
XLE Hybrid $46,020
+$1,750 over the XLE AWD.
Standard here, not on the XLE AWD: 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, USB media port, four USB charge ports, hands-free phone capability and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology, SiriusXM® with 3-month trial subscription, 12.3-in. color digital gauge cluster with odometer, trip/average fuel economy, cruising range, average speed, AWD torque distribution (AWD models only), cruise control guide, audio details, hands-free incoming call notices, telephone information, Eco Driving Indicator, and energy monitor (HV models only), Acoustic noise-reducing front side windows, All-Wheel Drive (AWD), Ambient interior lighting, Backup camera with dynamic gridlines, Cargo area tonneau cover, Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, power folding, reverse tilt-down with memory feature, and puddle lights with integrated Highlander logo, Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking (PA w/AB), Heated and ventilated front seats, High-output LED fog lights, Leather-trimmed shift knob and heated tilt/telescopic leather-trimmed steering wheel with audio, Multi-Information Display (MID), Bluetooth® hands-free phone, voice command, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Lane Steering Assist (LSA) and multimedia information controls, One 120V outlet (100W) located on the bottom rear of the center console, Ornamental dash trim and faux wood door trim and 2 more
HP 265 hp → 243 hp · Torque 310 lb-ft → 175 lb-ft · MPG comb 24 mpg → 35 mpg
XSE $46,340
+$2,070 over the XLE AWD.
Standard here, not on the XLE AWD: 20-in. black alloy wheels and P235/55R20 tires, All-Wheel Drive (AWD), Ambient interior lighting, Black mesh front grille with sporty front bumper and lower spoiler, Black-capped heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, and manual folding feature, Black-finish roof rails, Color-keyed side rocker panels with chrome-plated lower trim, Dual chrome-tipped exhaust, Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD with Driveline Disconnect; Multi-Terrain Select (MTS) with dial, Rear lower bumper in gray metallic finish with chrome-plated lower spoiler trim
Wheels 18 in → 20 in
Limited $46,775
+$4,105 over the XLE FWD.
Standard here, not on the XLE FWD: All-Wheel Drive (AWD), Ambient interior lighting
Wheels 18 in → 20 in
XLE Nightshade Hybrid $47,020
+$1,000 over the XLE Hybrid AWD.
Standard here, not on the XLE Hybrid AWD: 18-in. machined-finish alloy wheels and P235/65R18 tires, 20-in. black alloy wheels and P235/55R20 tires, Black-capped heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, and manual folding feature, Black-finish roof rails, Color-keyed side rocker panels and lower molding, Color-keyed side rocker panels with chrome-plated lower trim, Grille shutters, Silver-painted roof rails, Two 120V outlets (1500W shared) located on the bottom rear of center console and in the luggage area
Limited $48,725
+$2,385 over the XSE AWD.
Standard here, not on the XSE AWD: 11-speaker JBL® Premium Audio including subwoofer and amplifier, 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, USB media port, four USB charge ports, hands-free phone capability and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology, SiriusXM® with 3-month trial subscription, 12.3-in. color digital gauge cluster with odometer, trip/average fuel economy, cruising range, average speed, AWD torque distribution (AWD models only), cruise control guide, audio details, hands-free incoming call notices, telephone information, Eco Driving Indicator, and energy monitor (HV models only), 20-in. chrome-finished wheels and P235/55R20 tires, Acoustic noise-reducing front side windows, Backup camera with dynamic gridlines, Black-painted front grille with chrome-plated surround, Cargo area tonneau cover, Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, power folding, reverse tilt-down with memory feature, and puddle lights with integrated Highlander logo, Color-keyed side rocker panels and lower molding, Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking (PA w/AB), Front-Wheel Drive (FWD), Heated and ventilated front seats, High-output LED fog lights and 7 more
Limited Hybrid $50,475
+$3,455 over the XLE Nightshade Hybrid AWD.
Standard here, not on the XLE Nightshade Hybrid AWD: 11-speaker JBL® Premium Audio including subwoofer and amplifier, 20-in. chrome-finished wheels and P235/55R20 tires, Black outside door handles, Black rear spoiler and black shark-fin antenna, Black-painted front grille with black-painted surround, Black-painted front grille with chrome-plated surround, Black-painted front grille with chrome-plated surround and front lower bumper in silver finish, Cargo area tonneau cover, Downhill Assist Control (DAC), Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD with Driveline Disconnect; Multi-Terrain Select (MTS) with dial, Front and rear mudguards, Leather-trimmed front- and second-row seats; heated and ventilated front seats; 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support; 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat; seat memory function, Metal front doorsill, Rear lower bumper in dark gray metallic finish and 1 more
Wheels 18 in → 20 in
Platinum $51,925
+$3,200 over the Limited AWD.
Standard here, not on the Limited AWD: 10-in. color Head-Up Display (HUD) with speedometer and Road Sign Assist (RSA), and navigation, 20-in. alloy wheels and P235/55R20 tires, Black-painted front grille with chrome-plated surround and front lower bumper in silver finish, Digital rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal garage door opener, Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD with Driveline Disconnect; Multi-Terrain Select (MTS) with dial, Front and rear mudguards, Illuminated metal front doorsill, Leather-trimmed front- and second-row seats; heated and ventilated front seats; heated second-row seats; 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support; 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat; seat memory function, Panoramic glass roof with sunshade and front power tilt/slide moonroof, Rain-sensing washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers and intermittent rear wiper, Rear bumper scuff plate, Rear lower bumper in silver finish
Limited Hybrid 25th Edition $52,680
+$2,205 over the Limited Hybrid AWD.
Standard here, not on the Limited Hybrid AWD: 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, USB media port, four USB charge ports, hands-free phone capability and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology, SiriusXM® with 3-month trial subscription, 20-in. alloy wheels and P235/55R20 tires, Backup camera with dynamic gridlines, Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking (PA w/AB), Illuminated metal front doorsill
Platinum Hybrid $53,675
+$995 over the Limited Hybrid 25th Edition AWD.
Standard here, not on the Limited Hybrid 25th Edition AWD: 25th Edition carpet floor mats and all-weather cargo liner, 25th Edition embossed leather front headrests, 25th Edition illuminated metal front doorsill, 25th Edition rear liftgate badge, Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal garage door opener, Color-keyed side rocker panels and lower molding, Color-keyed side rocker panels with chrome-plated lower trim, Panoramic View Monitor — includes 360-degree Overhead View in low-speed drive and reverse, and Curb View, Panoramic glass roof with sunshade and front power tilt/slide moonroof, Predictive Fuel-Efficient Drive, Rear bumper scuff plate, Two 120V outlets (1500W shared) located on the bottom rear of center console and in the luggage area
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
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Common questions about the 2025 Toyota Highlander trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2025 Toyota Highlander trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the Limited Hybrid 25th Edition AWD to the Platinum Hybrid AWD: $995 more for 12 features the press kit lists as standard on the Platinum Hybrid AWD and not on the Limited Hybrid 25th Edition AWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2025 Toyota Highlander trims cost?
13 trims, from $39,520 for the LE FWD to $53,675 for the Platinum Hybrid AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2025 Toyota Highlander with all-wheel drive?
The LE AWD, at $41,120 MSRP.