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2026 Toyota Highlander trim levels explained

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Gas (4)XLE AWD$46,270XSE AWD$48,340Limited AWD$50,725Platinum AWD$53,925Hybrid (3)XLE AWD$48,020Limited AWD$52,475Platinum AWD$55,675
7 priced trims by MSRP. Orange: base trim. Bars start at $0.

All 7 trims

2026 Toyota Highlander trims by MSRP
TrimMSRPDestinationEnginehpDrivetrainTransmissionMPGSeats
XLE AWD$46,270$1,095 to $1,5952.4L 4cyl265 hpAWD8-speed automatic24 mpg7
Hybrid XLE AWD$48,020$1,095 to $1,5952.5L 4cyl243 hpAWDCVT35 mpg7
XSE AWD$48,340$1,095 to $1,5952.4L 4cyl265 hpAWD8-speed automatic24 mpg7
Limited AWD$50,725$1,095 to $1,5952.4L 4cyl265 hpAWD8-speed automatic24 mpg7
Hybrid Limited AWD$52,475$1,095 to $1,5952.5L 4cyl243 hpAWDCVT35 mpg7
Platinum AWD$53,925$1,095 to $1,5952.4L 4cyl265 hpAWD8-speed automatic24 mpg7
Hybrid Platinum AWD$55,675$1,095 to $1,5952.5L 4cyl243 hpAWDCVT35 mpg7

What changes at each step

Gas trims

  1. XLE to XSE: +$2,070

    XLE AWD $46,270 to XSE AWD $48,340.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    Adds as standard: Slip control.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

2026 Toyota Highlander: features by trim
FeatureXLE AWDXSE AWDLimited AWDPlatinum AWDHybrid XLE AWDHybrid Limited AWDHybrid Platinum AWD
Leather seatsNNSSNSS
Heated front seatsSSSSSSS
Heated steering wheelNNSSNSS
360 cameraNNNNNOS
Blind spot warningSSSSSSS
Apple CarPlay or Android AutoSSSSSSS
Power liftgate or trunkSSSSSSS
Third rowSSSSSSS
NavigationNNSSNSS
Premium audioNOSSNSS
Remote startNNNNNNN
Heated rear seatsNNNSNNS
Panoramic roofNNNSNNS

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.
Price change by trim, 2025 to 2026
Trim20252026Change
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

What this cannot tell you

Prices exclude options, packages and destination.

Equipment comes from one source and can lag.

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