Toyota’s original three-row mid-sizer is an affordable lease in September
The Toyota Highlander is one of the original three-row SUVs, having originally debuted over 25 years ago. Fast forward to today, and its good cargo space, relative affordability, and inoffensive styling remind you why it’s living a long, successful life. For September, Toyota is heating up the lease deal on the Toyota Highlander. In select markets, you can take one home for as little as $449 per month with $4,448 due at signing. The lease term is 36 months and includes 12,000 annual miles, which means you could even save a little bit more if you can make do with 10,0000 per year. Toyota also includes the first two years or 25,000 miles of scheduled maintenance via ToyotaCare. The monthly estimate doesn’t include taxes, fees, or other charges.
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Prefer $0 down on your Toyota Highlander lease?
Of course, if you would rather not part with several thousand dollars at your lease’s inception, you could also explore zero down options. By dividing the down payment of $4,448 evenly across 36 months, we can get a good idea of what a Toyota Highlander lease looks like without putting any money down. That raises the new payment by $124, to $573 per month. Remember, advertised lease rates don’t include local taxes, fees, or other charges, so your payment might be higher and this isn’t an official $0 down payment — just an estimate. We advise you to explore Toyota’s website and enter your zip code to find the most accurate and localized Toyota Highlander deals and incentives.
Why choose the Toyota Highlander?
The Toyota Highlander is a legacy name in the fiercely competitive mid-size SUV segment, and it wouldn’t have lasted this long without being genuinely worthwhile. Its standard engine is plenty capable, producing 265 horsepower to the front wheels, with available all-wheel drive for added confidence. Compared to rivals like the Mazda CX-90, the Highlander offers more rear-seat room, which makes long trips far more comfortable. The interior materials aren’t the absolute best in class, but they’re solid and durable enough to stand up to years of daily use. When it comes to practicality, a generous 84.3 cubic feet of total cargo space gives it an edge over competitors like the Hyundai Santa Fe, reinforcing its all-around versatility.
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Final thoughts
In the interest of full disclosure, we will say that some rivals do some things better than the Highlander. For example, the Pilot has more cargo space and a tougher look, the CX-90 drives a little better, and the Telluride is on paper a better value. But the Toyota Highlander has amazing fundamentals and does everything a good mid-size SUV should do really well. Even if it doesn’t particularly excel in one area or another. September’s lease deal doesn’t move the needle at all from last month, and Toyota doesn’t even advertise lease deals for base 2025 models in many markets. We’d probably hold out another month and see what Q4 has in store.
*Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. The information presented herein is based on manufacturer-provided lease offer information, which is subject to frequent change and may vary based on location, creditworthiness, and other factors. We are not a party to any lease agreements and assume no liability for the terms, conditions, availability, or accuracy of any lease offers mentioned. All terms, including but not limited to pricing, mileage allowances, and residual values, require direct verification with an authorized local OEM dealership. This article does not constitute financial advice or an endorsement of any particular lease or vehicle.
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Steven Paul
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