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2021 Toyota Highlander LE, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 8

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2021 Toyota Highlander LE

SUV · 243–295 hp · 23–36 mpg combined

Sticker from
$37,285Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

36 factory options, from $20 to $699.

Tow Hitch Receiver w/Wire Harness$699
Tow Hitch Receiver w/Wiring Harness$699
Running Boards$599
Protection Package$549
Paint Protection Film (Front Bumper)$485
Special Color$425
Preferred Accessory Package w/All-Weather Floor Liner$397
Paint Protection Film$395
Preferred Accessory Package w/Carpet Mats$392
Preferred Accessory Package w/All-Weather Floor Liners$392
Roof Rack Cross Bars$350
Carpet Floor Mats and Cargo Liner Package$318
Carpet Mat Package$318
All-Weather Floor Liner Package$318
Illuminated Door Sills$299
Carpet Floor Mats$218
All Weather Floor Liners$218
Body Side Moldings$209
Cargo Cover$179
Blackout Emblem Overlays$175
Frameless Homelink Mirror$175
Rear Bumper Protector - Chrome$135
Mudguards$129
Door Edge Guards$125
Carpet Cargo Mat$100
Cargo Liner$100
Universal Tablet Holder$99
Alloy Wheel Locks$80
Rear Bumper Applique$69
Emergency Assistance Kit$59
Cargo Tote$51
Ball Mount$49
Cargo Net - Envelope$49
First Aid Kit w/PPE$25
Trailer Ball$20
50 State Emissions—

Which Highlander is right for you?

Six trims, $35,085 to $47,240. Tap one to open it.

The numbers.

Four configurations: all-wheel or front-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic or continuously variable automatic.

243–295hp3.5L six-cylinder / 2.5L four-cylinder hybrid
263lb-ftTorque
23–36mpgCombined · 20–36 city · 27–35 highway
AWD / FWD8-speed shiftable automatic / continuously variable-speed automatic
8Seats
16 cu ftCargo volume
4,145–4,465 lbsCurb weight
5,830–6,000 lbsGVWR
3,500–5,000 lbsMax towing
1,535–1,685 lbsMax payload

119 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

  • Black
  • Graphite

Both cloth.

8 factory paints

  • Ruby Flare Pearl
  • Midnight Black Metallic
  • Moondust
  • Magnetic Gray Metallic
  • Opulent Amber
  • Blueprint
  • Blizzard Pearl
  • Celestial Silver Metallic

Safety and recalls

4 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall5out of 5 stars
Frontal4out of 5 stars
Side—Not rated
Rollover4out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2021 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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