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Based on analysis of 51 Highlander reviews and test drives.

MSRP: $27,600 - $34,520
Invoice: $24,840 - $31,067
MPG: 18 City / 24 Hwy
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U.S.News Scores

Overall:8.6
Performance:7.8
Exterior:6.9
Interior:8.0
Safety:9.7
Reliability:9.0
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Safety - What the Auto Press Says

The federal government gives the 2009 Highlander a top score of five stars for driver safety in frontal crash tests, and four stars for passenger safety. It also gets five-star scores for both front- and rear-seat safety in side crash tests. It's an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety "Top Safety Pick" for its good performance in crash tests and standard electronic stability control.

  • "Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags that cover all seating rows, front side airbags, and a driver knee airbag. Standard on all non-hybrid AWD models is hill descent control. Options include a sunroof, DVD entertainment, three-zone climate control, and a navigation system." -- Consumer Guide
  • "Only the Goodyear Blimp fleet has more airbags." -- About.com
Review Last Updated: 7/30/09