2020 Toyota Highlander trim levels explained
Base to top
$15,600
- 22 trims. $34,600 to $50,200.
- Base: L FWD. Top: Hybrid Limited Platinum AWD.
All 22 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L FWD | $34,600 | $1,175 | 3.5L | 295 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 8 |
| L AWD | $36,200 | $1,175 | 3.5L 6cyl | 295 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 8 |
| LE FWD | $36,800 | $1,175 | 3.5L | 295 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 8 |
| Hybrid LE FWD | $38,200 | $1,175 | 2.5L | 243 hp | FWD | CVT | 36 mpg | 8 |
| LE AWD | $38,400 | $1,175 | 3.5L 6cyl | 295 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 8 |
| XLE FWD | $39,600 | $1,175 | 3.5L | 295 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 7 |
| Hybrid LE AWD | $39,800 | $1,175 | 2.5L 4cyl | 243 hp | AWD | CVT | 35 mpg | 8 |
| Hybrid XLE FWD | $41,000 | $1,175 | 2.5L | 243 hp | FWD | CVT | 36 mpg | 7 |
| XLE AWD | $41,200 | $1,175 | 3.5L 6cyl | 295 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 7 |
| Hybrid XLE AWD | $42,600 | $1,175 | 2.5L 4cyl | 243 hp | AWD | CVT | 35 mpg | 7 |
| Limited FWD | $43,650 | $1,175 | 3.5L | 295 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 7 |
| Hybrid Limited FWD | $45,050 | $1,175 | 2.5L | 243 hp | FWD | CVT | 36 mpg | 7 |
| Limited AWD | $45,600 | $1,175 | 3.5L 6cyl | 295 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 7 |
| Platinum FWD | $46,850 | $1,175 | 3.5L | 295 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 7 |
| Limited Platinum FWD | $46,850 | $1,175 | N/A | N/A | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg to 24 mpg | N/A |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | $47,000 | $1,175 | 2.5L 4cyl | 243 hp | AWD | CVT | 35 mpg | 7 |
| Hybrid Platinum FWD | $48,250 | $1,175 | 2.5L | 243 hp | FWD | CVT | 36 mpg | 7 |
| Hybrid Limited Platinum FWD | $48,250 | $1,175 | N/A | N/A | FWD | CVT | 36 mpg | N/A |
| Platinum AWD | $48,800 | $1,175 | 3.5L 6cyl | 295 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 7 |
| Limited Platinum AWD | $48,800 | $1,175 | N/A | N/A | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg | N/A |
| Hybrid Platinum AWD | $50,200 | $1,175 | 2.5L 4cyl | 243 hp | AWD | CVT | 35 mpg | 7 |
| Hybrid Limited Platinum AWD | $50,200 | $1,175 | N/A | N/A | AWD | CVT | 35 mpg | N/A |
What changes at each step
Gas trims
L to LE: +$2,200
L FWD $34,600 to LE FWD $36,800.
- MPG: 24 mpg to 23 mpg.
Adds as standard: Blind spot warning, Power liftgate or trunk, Alarm system, Leather steering wheel, Fog lights.
LE to XLE: +$2,800
LE FWD $36,800 to XLE FWD $39,600.
- MPG: 23 mpg to 24 mpg.
- Seats: 8 to 7.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Garage door opener, Power front seats, Roof rails.
XLE to Limited: +$4,050
XLE FWD $39,600 to Limited FWD $43,650.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, Navigation, Premium audio, Front and rear parking sensors, Rear parking sensors.
Limited to Platinum: +$3,200
Limited FWD $43,650 to Platinum FWD $46,850.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: 360 camera, Heated rear seats, Panoramic roof, Side view cameras, Rain-sensing wipers, Adaptive headlights.
Platinum to Limited Platinum: $0
Platinum FWD $46,850 to Limited Platinum FWD $46,850.
- Cargo: 16.0 cu ft to 48.4 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Hybrid trims
Hybrid LE to Hybrid XLE: +$2,800
Hybrid LE FWD $38,200 to Hybrid XLE FWD $41,000.
- Seats: 8 to 7.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Garage door opener, Power front seats, Roof rails.
Hybrid XLE to Hybrid Limited: +$4,050
Hybrid XLE FWD $41,000 to Hybrid Limited FWD $45,050.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, Navigation, Premium audio, Front and rear parking sensors, Rear parking sensors.
Hybrid Limited to Hybrid Platinum: +$3,200
Hybrid Limited FWD $45,050 to Hybrid Platinum FWD $48,250.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: 360 camera, Heated rear seats, Panoramic roof, Side view cameras, Rain-sensing wipers, Adaptive headlights.
Hybrid Platinum to Hybrid Limited Platinum: $0
Hybrid Platinum FWD $48,250 to Hybrid Limited Platinum FWD $48,250.
- Cargo: 16.0 cu ft to 48.4 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Limited FWD, $43,650.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: XLE FWD, $39,600.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Limited FWD, $43,650.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: Platinum FWD, $46,850.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: LE FWD, $36,800.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: L FWD, $34,600.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: LE FWD, $36,800.
- Cheapest trim with a third row: L FWD, $34,600.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Limited FWD, $43,650. Optional from XLE FWD, $39,600.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Limited FWD, $43,650.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Platinum FWD, $46,850.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: Platinum FWD, $46,850.
- Not on any trim: remote start.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | L | LE | XLE | Limited | Platinum | Hybrid LE | Hybrid XLE | Hybrid Limited | Hybrid Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | S | S | N | N | S | S |
| Heated front seats | N | N | S | S | S | N | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | S | S | N | N | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | S | N | N | N | S |
| Blind spot warning | N | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Navigation | N | N | O | S | S | N | O | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | S | S | N | N | S | S |
| Remote start | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | S | N | N | N | S |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | S | N | N | N | S |
No equipment data: Limited Platinum FWD, Hybrid Limited Platinum FWD, Limited Platinum AWD, Hybrid Limited Platinum AWD.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: L AWD, $36,200.
- Hybrid: Hybrid LE FWD, $38,200.
- 7 or more seats: L FWD, 8 seats, $34,600.
- The most hp: L FWD, 295 hp, $34,600.
- The best mpg: Hybrid LE FWD, 36 mpg, $38,200.
New for 2020
Compared with 2019. Trims matched by name.
- Added: L FWD, L AWD, Hybrid LE FWD, Hybrid XLE FWD, Hybrid Limited FWD, Platinum FWD, Hybrid Platinum FWD, Hybrid Limited Platinum FWD, Platinum AWD, Hybrid Platinum AWD.
- Dropped: LE I4 FWD, LE V6 FWD, LE V6 AWD, LE Plus FWD, LE Plus V6 FWD, Hybrid LE V6 AWD, LE Plus AWD, LE Plus V6 AWD, XLE V6 FWD, SE FWD, SE V6 FWD, XLE V6 AWD, SE AWD, SE V6 AWD, Hybrid XLE V6 AWD, Limited V6 FWD, Limited V6 AWD, Limited Platinum V6 FWD, Hybrid Limited V6 AWD, Limited Platinum V6 AWD, plus 1 more.
- Carried over with a price: 12 trims. Median change: +$980.
| Trim | 2019 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| LE FWD | $33,880 | $36,800 | +$2,920 |
| LE AWD | $35,340 | $38,400 | +$3,060 |
| XLE FWD | $39,720 | $39,600 | -$120 |
| Hybrid LE AWD | $37,520 | $39,800 | +$2,280 |
| XLE AWD | $41,180 | $41,200 | +$20 |
| Hybrid XLE AWD | $42,580 | $42,600 | +$20 |
| Limited FWD | $42,930 | $43,650 | +$720 |
| Limited AWD | $44,390 | $45,600 | +$1,210 |
| Limited Platinum FWD | $46,050 | $46,850 | +$800 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | $46,060 | $47,000 | +$940 |
| Limited Platinum AWD | $47,510 | $48,800 | +$1,290 |
| Hybrid Limited Platinum AWD | $49,180 | $50,200 | +$1,020 |
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What this cannot tell you
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