Toyota Highlander vs Grand Highlander
Burnsville Toyota
Toyota Highlander vs. Grand Highlander
Which one fits your family? A closer look at size, seating, specs, and price to help you choose the right three-row SUV.
Before You Decide
Key Takeaways
Six More Inches
The Grand Highlander stretches to 201.4″ overall, 6.5″ longer than the standard Highlander’s 194.9″.
Third-Row Legroom
27.7″ in the Highlander vs. 33.5″ in the Grand Highlander, real room for teenagers.
More Cargo Space
16 cu. ft. behind the third row in the Highlander, nearly 21 cu. ft. in the Grand Highlander.
Hybrid MAX Option
Only the Grand Highlander offers the 362-hp Hybrid MAX powertrain, capable of towing a small camper or boat.
A Price Gap Worth Knowing
Highlander starts around $39,520*; Grand Highlander starts around $41,360*, with more room to justify it.
Side by Side
Measuring the Difference
Overall length. Each gridline marks 20 inches.
Space & Footprint
SUV Size and Parking
Size is the biggest difference between the Toyota Highlander and Grand Highlander, as you’d imagine. They share the same mechanical setup, including standard all-wheel drive for handling Minnesota winter, but they’re sized for different types of drivers.
The Standard Highlander
Measuring 194.9 inches in total length, the Toyota Highlander handles with the agility of a smaller vehicle. It slips easily into tight spots at the grocery store. It also fits into standard suburban garages just fine. You don’t need to squeeze past the bumper to close the garage door.
The Grand Highlander
The Grand Highlander adds more than six additional inches of length, stretching to 201.4 inches. That extra size makes it feel well planted on the road and smooth on long highway trips down I-35. It also means you’ll need a wider turning radius when navigating parking lots.
Room to Grow
Family-Friendly Interiors
The extra length of the larger model adds directly to the cabin and changes how comfortable your back seat passengers will be on long drives. Assessing the ages of your children is one of the best ways to figure out the Toyota Grand Highlander vs Highlander decision.
Third-Row Legroom
Cargo Behind 3rd Row
Under the Hood
Specs & Performance
The performance specs of the two vehicles let you measure things like your weekly gas budget and passing power. Both models come standard with a 2.4-liter turbocharged engine that delivers 265 horsepower, plenty of pep for highway merging. Both models also offer an efficient Hybrid engine version that gets even better gas mileage.
The Grand Highlander sets itself apart with an available Hybrid MAX powertrain. It delivers 362 horsepower and 400 lb.-ft. of torque, which can easily tow a small camper or boat trailer on the weekends.
| Spec | Highlander | Grand Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 265 hp | 265 hp |
| EPA Est. MPG (City/Hwy) | 21 / 28 | 21 / 27 |
| Hybrid MAX Available | N/A | 362 hp / 400 lb-ft, EPA-est. 26/27 MPG |
Budget
Toyota Highlander vs. Grand Highlander Price
The Toyota Highlander has a slightly more accessible entry price than its larger sibling. The Grand Highlander is a larger vehicle that requires more materials to manufacture, so it has a higher starting point, for households with older kids who constantly need more space, the added investment pays off in everyday comfort.
Highlander
Gas Entry Trim$39,520*Starting MSRP
Highlander Hybrid
Hybrid Trim$47,320*Starting MSRP
Grand Highlander LE
Entry-Level Trim$41,360*Starting MSRP
Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX
Top Trim$54,390*Starting MSRP
Test Drive Your Next SUV at Burnsville Toyota
The best way to choose between the Toyota Highlander vs Grand Highlander is to pack up the kids and test them out in person. Our team can help you view the eight-passenger layout with a second-row bench seat in either vehicle, or the seven-passenger versions with second-row captain’s chairs. Climb into the third row, check out the touchscreen interfaces, and see how the cargo bay will work for your gear and luggage. Our dealership on Buck Hill Road in Burnsville proudly serves families from Savage, Apple Valley, and the entire Twin Cities area.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much more third-row legroom does the Grand Highlander have?+
The Grand Highlander offers 33.5 inches of third-row legroom, compared to 27.7 inches in the standard Highlander, a difference that matters most once your kids reach their teenage years.
Which one has more cargo space?+
The Grand Highlander offers nearly 21 cubic feet of trunk space behind the third row, compared to 16 cubic feet in the standard Highlander.
Can either Highlander tow a camper or boat?+
The Grand Highlander’s available Hybrid MAX powertrain produces 362 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque, enough to tow a small camper or boat trailer on weekend trips.
What’s the price difference between the Highlander and Grand Highlander?+
The Highlander starts at around $39,520* for gas models and $47,320* for hybrid models. The Grand Highlander starts around $41,360* for the entry-level LE trim, scaling up to about $54,390* for Hybrid MAX models.
Do both models offer the same seating layouts?+
Yes. Both the Highlander and Grand Highlander are available with an eight-passenger layout with a second-row bench seat, or a seven-passenger layout with second-row captain’s chairs.
* Starting MSRP is the lowest Base MSRP for the series of a model and excludes manufacturer, distributor and dealer options, taxes, title and license and dealer fees and charges. Also excludes the Delivery, Processing and Handling of $1,295 for Cars (Corolla, Corolla HV, Corolla HB, GR Corolla, Camry, Prius, Prius Plug-in Hybrid, Toyota Crown, Mirai, GR86, GR Supra), $1,595 for Entry SUV (Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross HV), $1,595 for Small SUV (RAV4, RAV4 HV, RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid, bZ, bZ Woodland, C-HR), $1,595 for Mid SUV/Van (4Runner, 4Runner HV, Highlander, Highlander HV, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander HV, Sienna, Land Cruiser, Toyota Crown Signia), $1,745 for Midsize Pickup (Tacoma, Tacoma HV), $2,195 for Large Pickup/Large SUV (Tundra, Tundra HV, Sequoia). (Historically, vehicle manufacturers and distributors have charged a separate fee for processing, handling and delivering vehicles to dealerships. Toyota’s charge for these services is called “Delivery, Processing and Handling” and is based on the value of the processing, handling and delivery services Toyota provides as well as Toyota’s overall pricing structure and may be subject to change at any time. Toyota may make a profit on Delivery, Processing and Handling.) Delivery, Processing and Handling in AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC and TX may vary. Dealer price will vary.
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