2021 Toyota Highlander trim levels explained
Base to top
$15,555
- 20 trims. $35,085 to $50,640.
- Base: L FWD. Top: Hybrid Platinum AWD.
All 20 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L FWD | $35,085 | $1,215 | 3.5L | 295 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 8 |
| L AWD | $36,685 | $1,215 | 3.5L 6cyl | 295 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 8 |
| LE FWD | $37,285 | $1,215 | 3.5L | 295 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 8 |
| Hybrid LE FWD | $38,735 | $1,215 | 2.5L | 243 hp | FWD | CVT | 36 mpg | 8 |
| LE AWD | $38,885 | $1,215 | 3.5L 6cyl | 295 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 8 |
| XLE FWD | $40,085 | $1,215 | 3.5L | 295 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 7 |
| Hybrid LE AWD | $40,335 | $1,215 | 2.5L 4cyl | 243 hp | AWD | CVT | 35 mpg | 8 |
| Hybrid XLE FWD | $41,535 | $1,215 | 2.5L | 243 hp | FWD | CVT | 36 mpg | 7 |
| XSE FWD | $41,680 | $1,215 | 3.5L | 295 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 7 |
| XLE AWD | $41,685 | $1,215 | 3.5L 6cyl | 295 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 7 |
| Hybrid XLE AWD | $43,135 | $1,215 | 2.5L 4cyl | 243 hp | AWD | CVT | 35 mpg | 7 |
| XSE AWD | $43,630 | $1,215 | 3.5L 6cyl | 295 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 7 |
| Limited FWD | $44,040 | $1,215 | 3.5L | 295 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 7 |
| Hybrid Limited FWD | $45,490 | $1,215 | 2.5L | 243 hp | FWD | CVT | 36 mpg | 7 |
| Limited AWD | $45,990 | $1,215 | 3.5L 6cyl | 295 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 7 |
| Platinum FWD | $47,240 | $1,215 | 3.5L | 295 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 7 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | $47,440 | $1,215 | 2.5L 4cyl | 243 hp | AWD | CVT | 35 mpg | 7 |
| Hybrid Platinum FWD | $48,690 | $1,215 | 2.5L | 243 hp | FWD | CVT | 36 mpg | 7 |
| Platinum AWD | $49,190 | $1,215 | 3.5L 6cyl | 295 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 7 |
| Hybrid Platinum AWD | $50,640 | $1,215 | 2.5L 4cyl | 243 hp | AWD | CVT | 35 mpg | 7 |
What changes at each step
Gas trims
L to LE: +$2,200
L FWD $35,085 to LE FWD $37,285.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Blind spot warning, Power liftgate or trunk, Alarm system, Leather steering wheel, Fog lights.
LE to XLE: +$2,800
LE FWD $37,285 to XLE FWD $40,085.
- Seats: 8 to 7.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Garage door opener, Power front seats, Roof rails.
XLE to XSE: +$1,595
XLE FWD $40,085 to XSE FWD $41,680.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Navigation, Premium audio, Front and rear parking sensors.
XSE to Limited: +$2,360
XSE FWD $41,680 to Limited FWD $44,040.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel.
Limited to Platinum: +$3,200
Limited FWD $44,040 to Platinum FWD $47,240.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: 360 camera, Heated rear seats, Panoramic roof, Side view cameras, Rain-sensing wipers, Alloy wheels, plus 1 more.
Hybrid trims
Hybrid LE to Hybrid XLE: +$2,800
Hybrid LE FWD $38,735 to Hybrid XLE FWD $41,535.
- Seats: 8 to 7.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Garage door opener, Power front seats, Roof rails.
Hybrid XLE to Hybrid Limited: +$3,955
Hybrid XLE FWD $41,535 to Hybrid Limited FWD $45,490.
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 $45,490 to Hybrid Platinum FWD $48,690.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: 360 camera, Heated rear seats, Panoramic roof, Side view cameras, Rain-sensing wipers, Alloy wheels, plus 1 more.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Limited FWD, $44,040.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: XLE FWD, $40,085.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Limited FWD, $44,040.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: Platinum FWD, $47,240. Optional from Limited FWD, $44,040.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: LE FWD, $37,285.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: L FWD, $35,085.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: LE FWD, $37,285.
- Cheapest trim with a third row: L FWD, $35,085.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: XSE FWD, $41,680. Optional from XLE FWD, $40,085.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: XSE FWD, $41,680. Optional from XLE FWD, $40,085.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Platinum FWD, $47,240.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: Platinum FWD, $47,240.
- Not on any trim: remote start.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | L | LE | XLE | XSE | Limited | Platinum | Hybrid LE | Hybrid XLE | Hybrid Limited | Hybrid Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | N | S | S | N | N | S | S |
| Heated front seats | N | N | S | S | S | S | N | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | N | S | S | N | N | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | O | S | N | N | N | S |
| Blind spot warning | N | S | S | S | S | S | N | N | N | N |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Navigation | N | N | O | S | S | S | N | O | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | O | S | S | S | N | N | S | S |
| Remote start | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N | S | N | N | N | S |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N | S | N | N | N | S |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: L AWD, $36,685.
- Hybrid: Hybrid LE FWD, $38,735.
- 7 or more seats: every trim, 8 seats.
- The most hp: L FWD, 295 hp, $35,085.
- The best mpg: Hybrid LE FWD, 36 mpg, $38,735.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: XSE FWD, XSE AWD.
- Dropped: Limited Platinum FWD, Hybrid Limited Platinum FWD, Limited Platinum AWD, Hybrid Limited Platinum AWD.
- Carried over with a price: 18 trims. Median change: +$485.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| L FWD | $34,600 | $35,085 | +$485 |
| L AWD | $36,200 | $36,685 | +$485 |
| LE FWD | $36,800 | $37,285 | +$485 |
| Hybrid LE FWD | $38,200 | $38,735 | +$535 |
| LE AWD | $38,400 | $38,885 | +$485 |
| XLE FWD | $39,600 | $40,085 | +$485 |
| Hybrid LE AWD | $39,800 | $40,335 | +$535 |
| Hybrid XLE FWD | $41,000 | $41,535 | +$535 |
| XLE AWD | $41,200 | $41,685 | +$485 |
| Hybrid XLE AWD | $42,600 | $43,135 | +$535 |
| Limited FWD | $43,650 | $44,040 | +$390 |
| Hybrid Limited FWD | $45,050 | $45,490 | +$440 |
| Limited AWD | $45,600 | $45,990 | +$390 |
| Platinum FWD | $46,850 | $47,240 | +$390 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | $47,000 | $47,440 | +$440 |
| Hybrid Platinum FWD | $48,250 | $48,690 | +$440 |
| Platinum AWD | $48,800 | $49,190 | +$390 |
| Hybrid Platinum AWD | $50,200 | $50,640 | +$440 |
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