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2012 Toyota Highlander SE
SUV · 187–270 hp · 19–22 mpg combined
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$32,845Factory MSRP, base configuration
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Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking33 factory options, from $26 to $1,819.
Rear Seat Entertainment$1,819
Tow Receiver Hitch and Wire Harness$699
Running Boards$649
Protection Package$470
Convenience Package$403
Paint Protector Film$395
VIP RS3200 Plus Security System$359
Preferred Accessory Package$340
Bluetooth Handsfree$299
VIP Glass Breakage Sensor$299
Carpet Floor and Cargo Mats$262
Cargo Cross Bar$229
All-Weather Floor and Cargo Mats$225
Special Color$220
Tow Package$220
Body Side Moldings$199
Hood Protector$155
Door Edge Guards$109
Mudguards$99
GST Destination Charge for AR, LA, MS, OK and TX$85
Wireless Headphones$82
Wheel Locks$81
Exhaust Tip$75
Emergency Assistance Kit$70
SET Destination Charge for NC, SC, GA, AL and FL$70
Cargo Net$49
Cargo Net - Spider$49
First Aid Kit$29
Ashtray Cup$26
50 State Emissions—
GST Administration Fee for AR, LA, MS, OK and TX—
Remote Engine Start—
SET Administration Fee for NC, SC, GA, AL and FL—
Which Highlander is right for you?
Three trims, $28,240 to $35,745. Tap one to open it.
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $4,605, from Base to SE.
The numbers.
Three configurations: front-wheel or all-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic or 5-speed automatic.
187–270hp2.7L four-cylinder / 3.5L six-cylinder
186–248lb-ftTorque
19–22mpgCombined · 17–20 city · 22–25 highway
FWD / AWD6-speed shiftable automatic / 5-speed shiftable automatic
7Seats
10.3 cu ftCargo volume
3,946–4,266 lbsCurb weight
5,500–6,000 lbsGVWR
3,500–5,000 lbsMax towing
1,554–1,755 lbsMax payload
133 standard items.
Four groups, sized by how much is in each.
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- electric power steering
- rear view camera
- 12V cargo area power outlet(s)
- cruise control
- universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
- front, rear and 3rd row cupholders
- front and rear door pockets
- overhead console with storage
- front seatback storage
- retained accessory power
- leather and simulated alloy steering wheel
- Dual zone air conditioning
- rear ventilation ducts with fan control
- interior air filtration
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
- cargo area light
- simulated alloy trim on dash
- simulated alloy trim on center console
- simulated alloy trim on doors
- leather and simulated alloy trim on shift knob
- front and rear reading lights
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- low fuel level warning
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- reclining rear seats
- folding with storage center armrest
- manual folding bench third row seats
- 1 one-touch power windows
- 1st row power glass moonroof
- remote keyless power door locks
- Power mirrors
- Heated mirrors
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- leather
- bucket front seats
- 8-way power driver seat
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- 4-way manual passenger seat adjustment
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- Front track
- Rear track
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Maximum cargo capacity
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Angle of approach
- Angle of departure
- Drag Coefficient
- Curb weight
- Maximum towing capacity
- Maximum payload
- Gross weight
- Country of final assembly
- four-wheel independent suspension
- MacPherson strut front suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- MacPherson strut rear suspension
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- Transmission
- Drive type
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- alloy wheels
- 17 x 7.5 in. wheels
- All season tires
- P245/65R17 tires
- Alloy spare wheel
- fullsize matching spare tire
- underbody mounted spare tire
- post-collision safety system
- dual front side-mounted airbags
- front, rear and third row head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
- Emergency braking assist
- electronic brakeforce distribution
- tire pressure monitoring
- dusk sensing headlamps
- auto delay off headlamps
- daytime running lights
- front fog/driving lights
- 2 front headrests
- Front multi-adjustable headrests
- Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
- 3 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- front seatbelt pretensioners
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- 6 total speakers
- USB connection
- auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
- satellite radio satellite radio
- 3 months of provided satellite radio service
- adjustable speed sensitive volume control
- element antenna
3 interiors
- Ash
- Sand Beige
- Black
All leather.
9 factory paints
- Sandy Beach Metallic
- Blizzard Pearl
- Black
- Magnetic Gray Metallic
- Nautical Blue Metallic
- Cypress Pearl
- Sizzling Crimson Mica
- Classic Silver Metallic
- Shoreline Blue Pearl
8 of the 9 are shown on the car at the top.
Safety and recalls
2 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2012 Highlander.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
5 yr
Roadside
2 yr / 25,000 mi
Maintenance
2 yr / 25,000 mi
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