2023 Toyota Highlander trim levels explained
Base to top
$16,405
- 24 trims. $36,620 to $53,025.
- Base: L FWD. Top: Hybrid Platinum AWD.
All 24 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L FWD | $36,620 | $1,395 | 2.4L | 265 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 8 |
| L AWD | $38,220 | $1,395 | 2.4L 4cyl | 265 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 8 |
| LE FWD | $39,020 | $1,395 | 2.4L | 265 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 8 |
| Hybrid LE FWD | $40,620 | $1,395 | 2.5L | 243 hp | FWD | CVT | 36 mpg | 8 |
| LE AWD | $40,620 | $1,395 | 2.4L 4cyl | 265 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 8 |
| XLE FWD | $42,020 | $1,395 | 2.4L | 265 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 7 |
| Hybrid LE AWD | $42,220 | $1,395 | 2.5L 4cyl | 243 hp | AWD | CVT | 35 mpg | 8 |
| XSE FWD | $43,615 | $1,395 | 2.4L | 265 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 7 |
| Hybrid XLE FWD | $43,620 | $1,395 | 2.5L | 243 hp | FWD | CVT | 36 mpg | 7 |
| XLE AWD | $43,620 | $1,395 | 2.4L 4cyl | 265 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 7 |
| Hybrid XLE AWD | $45,220 | $1,395 | 2.5L 4cyl | 243 hp | AWD | CVT | 35 mpg | 7 |
| XSE AWD | $45,565 | $1,395 | 2.4L 4cyl | 265 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 7 |
| Limited FWD | $46,275 | $1,395 | 2.4L | 265 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 7 |
| Hybrid XLE Bronze FWD | $46,380 | $1,395 | 2.5L | 243 hp | FWD | CVT | 36 mpg | 7 |
| Hybrid Bronze Edition FWD | $46,380 | $1,395 | 2.5L 4cyl | 243 hp | FWD | CVT | 36 mpg | 7 |
| Hybrid Limited FWD | $47,875 | $1,395 | 2.5L | 243 hp | FWD | CVT | 36 mpg | 7 |
| Hybrid XLE Bronze AWD | $47,980 | $1,395 | 2.5L | 243 hp | AWD | CVT | 35 mpg | 7 |
| Hybrid Bronze Edition AWD | $47,980 | $1,395 | 2.5L 4cyl | 243 hp | AWD | CVT | 35 mpg | 7 |
| Limited AWD | $48,225 | $1,395 | 2.4L 4cyl | 265 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 7 |
| Platinum FWD | $49,475 | $1,395 | 2.4L | 265 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 7 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | $49,825 | $1,395 | 2.5L 4cyl | 243 hp | AWD | CVT | 35 mpg | 7 |
| Hybrid Platinum FWD | $51,075 | $1,395 | 2.5L | 243 hp | FWD | CVT | 36 mpg | 7 |
| Platinum AWD | $51,425 | $1,395 | 2.4L 4cyl | 265 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 7 |
| Hybrid Platinum AWD | $53,025 | $1,395 | 2.5L 4cyl | 243 hp | AWD | CVT | 35 mpg | 7 |
What changes at each step
Gas trims
L to LE: +$2,400
L FWD $36,620 to LE FWD $39,020.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Blind spot warning, Power liftgate or trunk, Leather steering wheel, Fog lights.
LE to XLE: +$3,000
LE FWD $39,020 to XLE FWD $42,020.
- 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 $42,020 to XSE FWD $43,615.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Navigation.
XSE to Limited: +$2,660
XSE FWD $43,615 to Limited FWD $46,275.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, Premium audio, Front and rear parking sensors.
Limited to Platinum: +$3,200
Limited FWD $46,275 to Platinum FWD $49,475.
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: +$3,000
Hybrid LE FWD $40,620 to Hybrid XLE FWD $43,620.
- Seats: 8 to 7.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Garage door opener, Power front seats, Roof rails.
Hybrid XLE to Hybrid XLE Bronze: +$2,760
Hybrid XLE FWD $43,620 to Hybrid XLE Bronze FWD $46,380.
- Cargo: 16.0 cu ft to 48.4 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Hybrid XLE Bronze to Hybrid Bronze Edition: $0
Hybrid XLE Bronze FWD $46,380 to Hybrid Bronze Edition FWD $46,380.
- Cargo: 48.4 cu ft to 16.0 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Hybrid Bronze Edition to Hybrid Limited: +$1,495
Hybrid Bronze Edition FWD $46,380 to Hybrid Limited FWD $47,875.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, Navigation, Premium audio, Front and rear parking sensors.
Hybrid Limited to Hybrid Platinum: +$3,200
Hybrid Limited FWD $47,875 to Hybrid Platinum FWD $51,075.
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, $46,275.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: XLE FWD, $42,020.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Limited FWD, $46,275.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: Platinum FWD, $49,475. Optional from Limited FWD, $46,275.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: LE FWD, $39,020.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: L FWD, $36,620.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: LE FWD, $39,020.
- Cheapest trim with a third row: L FWD, $36,620.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: XSE FWD, $43,615.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Limited FWD, $46,275. Optional from XSE FWD, $43,615.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Platinum FWD, $49,475.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: Platinum FWD, $49,475.
- 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 Bronze Edition | Hybrid Limited | Hybrid Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | N | S | S | N | N | N | S | S |
| Heated front seats | N | N | S | S | S | S | N | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | N | S | S | N | N | N | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | O | S | N | N | N | O | S |
| Blind spot warning | N | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Navigation | N | N | N | S | S | S | N | N | N | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | O | S | S | N | N | N | S | S |
| Remote start | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N | S | N | N | N | N | S |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N | S | N | N | N | N | S |
No equipment data: Hybrid XLE Bronze FWD, Hybrid XLE Bronze AWD.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: L AWD, $38,220.
- Hybrid: Hybrid LE FWD, $40,620.
- 7 or more seats: every trim, 8 seats.
- The most hp: L FWD, 265 hp, $36,620.
- The best mpg: Hybrid LE FWD, 36 mpg, $40,620.
New for 2023
Compared with 2022. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 24 trims. Median change: +$1,165.
| Trim | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| L FWD | $35,855 | $36,620 | +$765 |
| L AWD | $37,455 | $38,220 | +$765 |
| LE FWD | $38,055 | $39,020 | +$965 |
| Hybrid LE FWD | $39,555 | $40,620 | +$1,065 |
| LE AWD | $39,655 | $40,620 | +$965 |
| XLE FWD | $41,055 | $42,020 | +$965 |
| Hybrid LE AWD | $41,155 | $42,220 | +$1,065 |
| XSE FWD | $42,650 | $43,615 | +$965 |
| Hybrid XLE FWD | $42,555 | $43,620 | +$1,065 |
| XLE AWD | $42,655 | $43,620 | +$965 |
| Hybrid XLE AWD | $44,155 | $45,220 | +$1,065 |
| XSE AWD | $44,600 | $45,565 | +$965 |
| Limited FWD | $45,010 | $46,275 | +$1,265 |
| Hybrid XLE Bronze FWD | $44,580 | $46,380 | +$1,800 |
| Hybrid Bronze Edition FWD | $44,580 | $46,380 | +$1,800 |
| Hybrid Limited FWD | $46,510 | $47,875 | +$1,365 |
| Hybrid XLE Bronze AWD | $46,180 | $47,980 | +$1,800 |
| Hybrid Bronze Edition AWD | $46,180 | $47,980 | +$1,800 |
| Limited AWD | $46,960 | $48,225 | +$1,265 |
| Platinum FWD | $48,010 | $49,475 | +$1,465 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | $48,460 | $49,825 | +$1,365 |
| Hybrid Platinum FWD | $49,510 | $51,075 | +$1,565 |
| Platinum AWD | $49,960 | $51,425 | +$1,465 |
| Hybrid Platinum AWD | $51,460 | $53,025 | +$1,565 |
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