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2021 Toyota Highlander XSE
SUV · 295 hp · 23–24 mpg combined
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$41,680Factory 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 tracking36 factory options, from $20 to $1,680.
JBL Audio w/Integrated Navigation$1,680
Tow Hitch Receiver w/Wiring Harness$699
Tow Hitch Receiver w/Wire 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
All-Weather Floor Liner Package$318
Carpet Mat Package$318
Carpet Floor Mats and Cargo Liner Package$318
Illuminated Door Sills$299
Carpet Floor Mats$218
All Weather Floor Liners$218
Body Side Moldings$209
Cargo Cover$179
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—
Red Leather Interior—
Which Highlander is right for you?
Six trims, $35,085 to $47,240. Tap one to open it.
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $3,200, from Limited to Platinum.
The numbers.
Two configurations: front-wheel or all-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic.
295hp3.5L six-cylinder
263lb-ftTorque
23–24mpgCombined · 20–21 city · 27–29 highway
FWD / AWD8-speed shiftable automatic
7Seats
16 cu ftCargo volume
4,205–4,400 lbsCurb weight
5,830–5,935 lbsGVWR
5,000 lbsMax towing
1,565–1,635 lbsMax payload
126 standard items.
Five 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
- Wireless charging
- adaptive 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
- Folding rear seatback
- reclining rear seats
- folding center armrest
- manual folding bench third row seats
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- leatherette
- bucket front seats
- 8-way power driver seat
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- 4-way power passenger seat
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- trip computer
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- 4 one-touch power windows
- 1st row power glass moonroof
- hands-free entry
- Heated mirrors
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- Transmission
- Drive type
- alloy wheels
- 20 in. wheels
- All season tires
- P235/55R20 tires
- temporary spare tire
- underbody mounted spare tire
- 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
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- dual fuel injection
- blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
- Lane keep assist
- Rear cross traffic alert
- pre-collision safety system
- 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
- tire pressure monitoring
- dusk sensing headlamps
- auto delay off headlamps
- LED headlamp
- daytime running lights
- front fog/driving lights
- Turn signal mirrors
- 2 front headrests
- Front height adjustable headrests
- 2 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- 6 total speakers
- Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- USB connection
- USB with external media control
- satellite radio satellite radio
- 3 months of provided satellite radio service
- Emergency Service
- Airbag Deployment Notification
- Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance
- Roadside Assistance
2 interiors
- Black Mixed Media
- Cockpit Red
Leatherette or leather.
6 factory paints
- Magnetic Gray Metallic
- Blizzard Pearl
- Ruby Flare Pearl
- Blueprint
- Midnight Black Metallic
- 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.
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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Other years of the Highlander XSE.
2022 Highlander XSE
$42,650$970 more9 colors · starting MSRP
2020 Highlander L
$34,600$7,080 less6 colors · starting MSRP
2023 Highlander XSE
$43,615$1,935 more9 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.