Compare 2012 Toyota Highlander - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $28,240 | $28,620 | $29,725 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $25,783 | $26,179 | $28,125 |
| Destination | $845 | $830 | $795 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | N/A | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Leather/chrome |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Rubber Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Mechanical | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Leather |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 7 Passengers | 8 Passengers | 7 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way | 6-way | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | N/A | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Rear Seats | Bucket | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| 3rd Row Seats | 50-50 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench | 50-50 Split-bench |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| 3rd Row Fold Into Floor | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Speakers | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | With DVD | N/A | N/A |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | N/A | Optional |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | N/A | 1 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row | Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row | Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver | N/A | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | N/A | N/A |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| LED Taillights | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (24 Month/25,000 Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/25,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 24 Months/25,000 Miles | N/A | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 24 Months/25,000 Miles | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Black | N/A |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Silver | Chrome | Black W/chrome Surround |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Deep | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Flip-up | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Spoiler | Lip | N/A | Lip |
| Roof Rack | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Roof Rails | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Tires | P245/65SR17.0 BSW AS | P235/65TR17.0 BSW AS | P245/60HR18.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 17" Machined Aluminum | 17" Silver Styled Steel | 18" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Aluminum | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Running Boards | Optional | Illuminated | N/A |
| Fender Flares | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.7L I-4 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.7L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | SOHC | DOHC |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Strut | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | VSA | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Transmission | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.36 | 4.31 | 3.46 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 188.4 " | 191.4 " | 200.2 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 75.2 " | 78.5 " | 76.2 " |
| Exterior Height | 68.1 " | 71.0 " | 68.0 " |
| Engine | 2.7L I-4 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.7L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 187 @ 5,800 Rpm | 250 @ 5,700 Rpm | 273 @ 6,250 Rpm |
| Torque | 186 @ 4,100 Rpm | 253 @ 4,800 Rpm | 270 @ 4,250 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 20 Mpg | 18 Mpg | 17 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 25 Mpg | 25 Mpg | 24 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 9.6 Seconds | 8.2 Seconds | 7.3 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 17.3 Seconds | 16.1 Seconds | 15.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 81 Mph | 90 Mph | 88 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 58 Mph | 56 Mph | 58 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.54/4.13 " | 3.50/3.66 " | 3.76/3.41 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,946 Lbs. | 4,299 Lbs. | 4,328 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5,500 Lbs. | 5,952 Lbs. | 5,831 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,921 Lbs. | N/A |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 3,197 Lbs. | N/A |
| Payload | N/A | 1,340 Lbs. | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 1,500 Lbs. | 2,000 Lbs. | 2,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 " | 109.2 " | 113.2 " |
| Front Track | 64.0 " | 67.7 " | 65.1 " |
| Rear Track | 64.2 " | 67.5 " | 64.7 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.4 '' | 19.0 '' | 18.7 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | N/A | 8.0 " |
| Drag Coefficient | .34 | N/A | .35 |
| Front Legroom | 43.2 " | 41.4 " | 40.9 " |
| Rear Legroom | 38.3 " | 38.5 " | 39.8 " |
| Third Row Legroom | 29.9 " | 32.1 " | 32.4 " |
| Front Headroom | 40.6 " | 40.0 " | 39.6 " |
| Rear Headroom | 40.1 " | 39.8 " | 39.0 " |
| Third Row Headroom | 36.3 " | 38.2 " | 35.4 " |
| Front Hip Room | 56.7 " | 58.6 " | 56.5 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 56.5 " | 56.9 " | 56.0 " |
| Third Row Hip Room | 42.3 " | 48.4 " | 43.7 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 59.7 " | 61.5 " | 59.4 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 59.5 " | 62.2 " | 58.7 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | 55.0 " | 58.9 " | 56.9 " |
| Luggage Volume | 10.3 Cu.ft. | 18.0 Cu.ft. | 17.2 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 95.4 Cu.ft. | 87.0 Cu.ft. | 100.7 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 146 Cu.ft. | 154 Cu.ft. | 139 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 19.2 Gal. | 21.0 Gal. | 20.1 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall | 4 | 4 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Driver's | 4 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Front Seat | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Overall Front | 4 | 4 | N/A |
| Passenger's | 4 | 4 | N/A |
| Rear Seat | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Side | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | 4 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | marginal |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | good | good | marginal |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | acceptable |
| Head/Neck | acceptable | good | acceptable |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | marginal |
