2026 Toyota Highlander · Trim vs trim
2026 Toyota Highlander XLE vs Limited: what's the difference?
The Limited costs $4,455 more. It starts at $50,725, and the XLE at $46,270. The Limited adds a name-brand sound system, , a , and outlets. It also changes the , wheels, tires, seats, touchscreen and .
Our Highlander data has all seven priced US 2026 Highlander gas/ grades, all four current factory option types and their verified grade restrictions. It doesn't have paint, upholstery colors, port/dealer , fleet equipment, earlier , separately covered Grand Highlander and announced 2027 battery-electric Highlander yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.
What changes, as they come
| What | XLE | Limited |
|---|---|---|
| Tire diameter | XLE30.0″ | Limited30.2″ |
| Wheel size | XLE18″ | Limited20″ |
| What | XLE | Limited |
|---|---|---|
| Rear axle | XLEMechanical AWD · controlled rear coupling | LimitedDynamic Torque Vectoring AWD · separate rear couplings |
| Wheels | XLE18-inch machined alloy wheels | Limited20-inch chrome alloy wheels |
| Tires | XLEP235/65R18 all-season | LimitedP235/55R20 all-season |
| Seats | XLE7 seats · SofTex · second-row captain’s chairs | Limited7 seats · leather-trimmed · second-row captain’s chairs |
| Touchscreen | XLE8-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia | Limited12.3-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia |
| Gauge cluster | XLE7-inch multi-information display | Limited12.3-inch digital instrument cluster |
| Audio | XLESix-speaker audio | LimitedJBL Premium Audio · 11 speakers |
| Pro Power Onboard | XLENone | Limited100W AC outlet |
| What | XLE | Limited |
|---|---|---|
| Ventilated front seats | XLENot included | LimitedYes |
| Heated steering wheel | XLENot included | LimitedYes |
| Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking | XLENot included | LimitedYes |
The same on both: horsepower (265 hp), combined mpg (24 mpg), city mpg (21 mpg), highway mpg (28 mpg) and cargo behind the third row (16.0 cu ft).
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- Hybrid Limited vs Hybrid Platinum
- All-wheel drive
- A hybrid powertrain
- Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD
- Eight seats
- A third row
- A panoramic glass roof
- A power moonroof
- Ventilated front seats
- Heated front seats
- A heated steering wheel
- A Panoramic View Monitor
- A head-up display
- JBL Premium Audio
- A 12.3-inch touchscreen
- A 120-volt AC outlet
- 1,500-watt AC outlets
- A plug-in hybrid powertrain
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Switch to the XLE in the list to see what goes away, or add to either and watch the drawing change.
The Limited, as it comes
↑ The answerLimited
$50,725
Limited
$50,725
- MPG
- mpg
- ·
- Power
- hp
- ·
- Cargo
- ft³
- ·
- Clearance
- ″
- ·
- Combined mpg
- mpg
- 21 city · 28 hwy · Toyota-published EPA estimate
- Horsepower
- hp
- 2.4L turbo · 310 lb-ft
- Cargo space
- ft³
- Behind occupied third row
- Ground clearance
- ″
- Toyota published minimum
- Curb weight
- lb
- Standard seating configuration · options vary
- Has AWD
- No Hybrid
- No Panoramic roof
- Has Ventilated seats
- No Surround camera
- Has JBL audio
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Packages & options
Comfort & seating
Technology
What your options change
This is a stock Limited. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the SUV.
- Has AWD
- No Hybrid
- No Panoramic roof
- Has Ventilated seats
- No Surround camera
- Has JBL audio
- Drive
- Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD · separate rear couplings
- Transmission
- Direct Shift eight-speed automatic
- Seats
- 7 seats · leather-trimmed · second-row captain’s chairs
- Touchscreen
- 12.3″ · wireless CarPlay / Android Auto
- Audio
- JBL Premium Audio · 11 speakers
- Roof
- Power tilt/slide moonroof
- Cargo, row 3 folded
- 48.4 cu ft · row 2 occupied
- Cargo, rear rows folded
- 84.3 cu ft
- Third-row legroom
- 28.0″
- Second-row legroom
- 38.7″
- Tires
- P235/55R20 all-season
- City / highway
- 21 / 28 mpg · Toyota-published EPA estimate
- Towing
- Up to 5,000 lb · proper equipment required
- Length / height
- 194.9″ / 68.1″
- Fuel tank
- 17.9 gallons
- Ground clearance
- 8.0″ · minimum
- AC outlets
- 100W AC outlet
- Climate
- Three-zone automatic · vents in both rear rows
- USB ports
- Five · one USB-A media and four USB-C charging
- Hybrid charging
- Not a hybrid
- Safety
- Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ · driver supervision required