2018 Toyota Highlander Trim Comparison
The Toyota Highlander has so much to offer adventurous SUV lovers in Laconia, NH. Explore yoour favorite models here, or visit Irwin Toyota to view them all in person.
When you are looking to buy a new vehicle, there will be many different options even when you have narrowed down to one specific model. Each model has multiple trim level options for you to choose from. These options each include different features that you may or may not want. Before you make your purchase, you will want to know what different features are offered with each trim level so that you can choose the right trim level for you.
The 2018 Toyota Highlander is a great SUV option. The Highlander seats seven or eight people depending on if you have second row captain's chairs or a bench seat.
This vehicle also gives you the performance you need with two great engine options. The 2018 Toyota Highlander has a base engine that is a 2.7-liter four-cylinder that gives you 185-horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. If you want a little bit more power under the hood, you can upgrade to a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 295-horsepower and 263 pound-feet of torque. As for fuel efficiency, you get 20 city and 24 highway miles per gallon with the base engine and 21 city and 27 highway miles per gallon with the V6 engine.
The 2018 Toyota Highlander comes in multiple trim levels including LE, LE Plus, XLE, SE, Limited, and Limited Platinum. What specific features can be found with each trim level? Find out below.
View Highlander InventoryLE
The LE is the base trim level for the 2018 Toyota Highlander. This vehicle will come in at a price of $31,230. With the price, the Highlander gives you features like Entune Audio with Bluetooth, an integrated backup camera, and five USB ports.
The LE is also different from other trim levels because it comes standard with the 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine, but you can upgrade to the 3.5-liter V6 engine if you would like to. All of the other Toyota Highlander trims only come with the V6 engine. However, if you would like to add the V6 engine to the Highlander LE, it will have a total price of $34,740.
It is also important to note that safety comes standard in Toyota vehicles. This means even the base level LE trim gets Toyota Safety Sense standard. Toyota Safety Sense is a suite of safety features including Lane Departure with Steering Assist, Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert, Automatic High Beams, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Tracing Assist, and Road Sign Assist. The LE trim level gets all these safety features, and all of the other trim levels get these features as well.
XLE
The Highlander XLE is your next step up. The XLE will cost you $39,120. This version of the Highlander adds a Smart Key System plus liftgate with Push Button Start. The XLE also gives you leather-trimmed front and second row seats, a Multi-Information Display, second-row captain's chairs, a proximity key entry, and a power tilt/slide moonroof.
SE
If you want to upgrade to a more sporty Highlander in Laconia, NH, the 2018 Toyota Highlander SE may be the trim level you are looking for. This trim gives you a sport-tuned suspension as well as 19-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels with black finish. The SE also adds projector-beam halogen dark-black-accent headlights with LED and an auto on/off feature. The Toyota Highlander SE will come in with a price of $40,090, so it is just a slight jump up from the XLE trim.
Limited
The Limited trim level will add features like Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. It will also add 19-inch Chromtec alloy wheels. Also, for your added comfort, the 2018 Toyota Highlander Limited will give you heated and ventilated front row seats. The 2018 Toyota Highlander Limited can be yours for just $43,740.
Limited Platinum
The Limited Platinum trim on the 2018 Toyota Highlander is your highest trim level option. The Limited Platinum comes in at a price of $46,860. This price gets you a panoramic moonroof, front parking sensors, and a surround-view camera. The Limited Platinum also gives you features for added comfort like a heated steering wheel and heated second row seats.
The 2018 Toyota Highlander is a great option if you are looking to upgrade to a midsize SUV. It gives you a powerful performance, good technology options, and a lot of safety features standard. The Toyota Highlander trim option that you choose depends on what features are most important to you.
The LE is your most affordable trim level, and it still gives you a lot of safety features and technology features standard. The LE Plus adds some comfort features like a three-zone climate control system and a leather-trimmed steering wheel. The XLE is your first trim level that gives you a moonroof, and this trim also gives you a Multi-Information Display and a Smart Key System.
The SE trim is your chance to get a sporty twist on your vehicle with a sport-tuned suspension and sporty interior trim. The Limited trim adds comfort and luxury with heated and ventilated front seats. The Limited trim also adds Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. Finally, your highest trim level option is the Limited Platinum, which is top-of-the-line. This final trim level gives you heated second row seats, a heated steering wheel, and a panoramic moonroof.
Which trim level is the best option for you? Only you can decide that. The 2018 Toyota Highlander is a great SUV option. Let us know if you have any questions about this vehicle.
View Highlander Inventory