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2016 Toyota Highlander XLE
SUV · 270 hp · 20–21 mpg combined
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$37,315Factory 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 tracking29 factory options, from $30 to $1,810.
Rear-Seat Blu-Ray DVD Entertainment System$1,810
Towing Receiver Hitch w/Wire Harness$699
Running Boards$599
Protection Package #3$553
Remote Engine Start$499
Protection Package #1$484
Special Color$395
Paint Protection Film$395
VIP RS3200 Plus Security System$359
Cross Bars$350
Four Season Floor Mat Package$325
Preferred Accessory Package$309
Glass Breakage Sensor$299
2nd Row Captain's Chairs$275
Carpet Floor Mats and Cargo Liner$230
Carpet Floor Mats and Carpet Cargo Mat$225
Body Side Moldings$209
All-Weather Floor Mats and Cargo Liner$200
Retractable Cargo Cover$179
Rear Bumper Protector$139
Mudguards$129
Door Edge Guards$125
Universal Tablet Holder$99
Wireless Headphones$80
Alloy Wheel Locks$80
Rear Bumper Applique$69
Cargo Net$49
First Aid Kit$30
50 State Emissions—
Which Highlander is right for you?
Five trims, $30,490 to $43,530. Tap one to open it.
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $3,905, from LE to LE Plus.
The numbers.
Two configurations: front-wheel or all-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic.
270hp3.5L six-cylinder
248lb-ftTorque
20–21mpgCombined · 18–19 city · 24–25 highway
FWD / AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
8Seats
13.8 cu ftCargo volume
4,310–4,464 lbsCurb weight
5,840–6,000 lbsGVWR
5,000 lbsMax towing
1,385–1,455 lbsMax payload
116 standard items.
Four groups, sized by how much is in each.
- keyless ignition
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- electric power steering
- rear view camera
- 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
- leather steering wheel
- Three zone climate control
- rear ventilation ducts with fan control
- interior air filtration
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
- turn signal in mirrors
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- reclining rear seats
- manual folding bench third row seats
- 2 one-touch power windows
- 1st row power glass moonroof
- hands-free entry
- 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
- driver seat thigh extension
- 4-way manual passenger seat adjustment
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- alloy wheels
- 18 x 7.5 in. wheels
- All season tires
- P245/60R18 tires
- temporary spare tire
- underbody mounted spare tire
- Transmission
- Drive type
- four-wheel independent suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- EPA interior volume
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Maximum cargo capacity
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Angle of approach
- Angle of departure
- Curb weight
- Maximum towing capacity
- Maximum payload
- Gross weight
- Country of final assembly
- 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
- tire pressure monitoring
- dusk sensing headlamps
- auto delay off headlamps
- daytime running lights
- front fog/driving lights
- Turn signal mirrors
- 2 front headrests
- Front height adjustable headrests
- 3 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- 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 w/real time traffic satellite radio
- 3 months of provided satellite radio service
- speed sensitive volume control
3 interiors
- Ash
- Almond
- Black
All leather.
9 factory paints
- Silver Sky Metallic
- Midnight Black Metallic
- Blizzard Pearl
- Ooh La La Rouge Mica
- Shoreline Blue Pearl
- Creme Brulee Mica
- Predawn Gray Mica
- Alumina Jade Metallic
- Nautical Blue Metallic
8 of the 9 are shown on the car at the top.
Safety and recalls
3 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2016 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
Maintenance
2 yr / 25,000 mi
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Other years of the Highlander XLE.
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$36,590$725 less9 colors · starting MSRP
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