2026 Toyota Highlander trim levels explained
Base to top
$9,405
- 7 trims. $46,270 to $55,675.
- Base: XLE AWD. Top: Hybrid Platinum AWD.
All 7 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLE AWD | $46,270 | $1,095 to $1,595 | 2.4L 4cyl | 265 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 7 |
| Hybrid XLE AWD | $48,020 | $1,095 to $1,595 | 2.5L 4cyl | 243 hp | AWD | CVT | 35 mpg | 7 |
| XSE AWD | $48,340 | $1,095 to $1,595 | 2.4L 4cyl | 265 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 7 |
| Limited AWD | $50,725 | $1,095 to $1,595 | 2.4L 4cyl | 265 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 7 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | $52,475 | $1,095 to $1,595 | 2.5L 4cyl | 243 hp | AWD | CVT | 35 mpg | 7 |
| Platinum AWD | $53,925 | $1,095 to $1,595 | 2.4L 4cyl | 265 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 7 |
| Hybrid Platinum AWD | $55,675 | $1,095 to $1,595 | 2.5L 4cyl | 243 hp | AWD | CVT | 35 mpg | 7 |
What changes at each step
Gas trims
XLE to XSE: +$2,070
XLE AWD $46,270 to XSE AWD $48,340.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Slip control.
XSE to Limited: +$2,385
XSE AWD $48,340 to Limited AWD $50,725.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, Navigation, Premium audio, Front and rear parking sensors, Power-folding mirrors.
Limited to Platinum: +$3,200
Limited AWD $50,725 to Platinum AWD $53,925.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated rear seats, Panoramic roof, Touch screen, Rain-sensing wipers, Alloy wheels, Adaptive headlights.
Hybrid trims
Hybrid XLE to Hybrid Limited: +$4,455
Hybrid XLE AWD $48,020 to Hybrid Limited AWD $52,475.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, Navigation, Premium audio, Front and rear parking sensors, Power-folding mirrors.
Hybrid Limited to Hybrid Platinum: +$3,200
Hybrid Limited AWD $52,475 to Hybrid Platinum AWD $55,675.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: 360 camera, Heated rear seats, Panoramic roof, Rain-sensing wipers, Alloy wheels, Adaptive headlights.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Limited AWD, $50,725.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: XLE AWD, $46,270.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Limited AWD, $50,725.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: Hybrid Platinum AWD, $55,675. Optional from Hybrid Limited AWD, $52,475.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: XLE AWD, $46,270.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: XLE AWD, $46,270.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: XLE AWD, $46,270.
- Cheapest trim with a third row: XLE AWD, $46,270.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Limited AWD, $50,725.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Limited AWD, $50,725. Optional from XSE AWD, $48,340.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Platinum AWD, $53,925.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: Platinum AWD, $53,925.
- Not on any trim: remote start.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | XLE AWD | XSE AWD | Limited AWD | Platinum AWD | Hybrid XLE AWD | Hybrid Limited AWD | Hybrid Platinum AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | S | S | N | S | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | S | S | N | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | N | O | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Navigation | N | N | S | S | N | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | O | S | S | N | S | S |
| Remote start | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | S | N | N | S |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | S | N | N | S |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: every trim.
- Hybrid: Hybrid XLE AWD, $48,020.
- 7 or more seats: every trim, 7 seats.
- The most hp: XLE AWD, 265 hp, $46,270.
- The best mpg: Hybrid XLE AWD, 35 mpg, $48,020.
New for 2026
Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: LE FWD, LE AWD, XLE FWD, Limited FWD, Hybrid Nightshade AWD, Hybrid XLE Nightshade AWD, Hybrid 25th Anniversary Edition AWD, Hybrid Limited 25th Edition AWD.
- Carried over with a price: 7 trims. Median change: +$1,200.
| Trim | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| XLE AWD | $45,070 | $46,270 | +$1,200 |
| Hybrid XLE AWD | $46,820 | $48,020 | +$1,200 |
| XSE AWD | $47,140 | $48,340 | +$1,200 |
| Limited AWD | $49,525 | $50,725 | +$1,200 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | $51,275 | $52,475 | +$1,200 |
| Platinum AWD | $52,725 | $53,925 | +$1,200 |
| Hybrid Platinum AWD | $54,475 | $55,675 | +$1,200 |
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