Lexus TX vs Toyota Grand Highlander (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$14,535
- TX: 10 hp more, 7 lb-ft more torque.
- Grand Highlander: $14,535 cheaper, 1 mpg better.
- Each wins 3 of 12 measures.
| Measure | TX | Grand Highlander | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $57,890 | $43,355 | Grand Highlander |
| Horsepower | 275 hp | 265 hp | TX |
| Torque | 317 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | TX |
| MPG combined | 23 mpg | 24 mpg | Grand Highlander |
| Cargo, max | 20.2 cu ft to 97.0 cu ft | 97.5 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 20.2 cu ft | 20.6 cu ft | About the same |
| Rear legroom | 39.5 in | 39.5 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 41.7 in | 41.7 in | About the same |
| Length | 203.2 in | 201.4 in | Not scored |
| Width | 78.3 in | 78.3 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,575 lb | 4,440 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | About the same |
| Seats | 7 | 8 | Grand Highlander |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 8.0 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 7.2 s estimate | 7.3 s estimate | About the same |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | TX |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| TX 350 FWD $56,940 | Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX Limited AWD $56,090 | $850 |
| Grand Highlander LE FWD $42,260 | TX 350 FWD $56,940 | $14,680 |
Hybrid vs hybrid
| Measure | TX | Grand Highlander | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $71,410 | $46,705 | Grand Highlander |
| Horsepower | 366 hp | 245 hp | TX |
| Torque | 339 lb-ft | 175 lb-ft | TX |
| MPG combined | 27 mpg | 34 mpg | Grand Highlander |
| Cargo, seats up | 20.2 cu ft | 20.6 cu ft | About the same |
| Rear legroom | 39.5 in | 39.5 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 41.7 in | 41.7 in | About the same |
| Towing | 5,000 lb | 3,500 lb | TX |
| Seats | 6 | 8 | Grand Highlander |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 6.1 s tested | 7.1 s estimate | TX |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | TX |
TX wins 5 of 12 measures.
Cost to run
Grand Highlander costs $14,952 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | TX | Grand Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $57,890 | $43,355 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,670 | $1,600 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,017 | $9,600 |
| Total, 6 years | $67,907 | $52,955 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Grand Highlander wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Grand Highlander | 25% |
| MPG | Grand Highlander | 4% |
| Power | TX | 4% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | About the same |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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