No one will be surprised to learn that the Toyota Grand Highlander is more expensive than the Highlander.

What might surprise people is how small the price difference actually is.

The price gap between the Canadian starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price of each vehicle’s base model is $650 in 2025. In 2024, the difference was $3,940.

I’ll explain how the gulf shrunk by so much.

Toyota Canada increased the Highlander’s price across the trim lines from 2024 to 2025 with the price change varying depending on the trim selected, increasing by approximately $700 to $1,000. The Highlander also lost its previous base model, the LE, which was about $3,000 cheaper than the next model up. That next model up, the XLE, therefore became the base model in 2025 when the LE was dropped.

In 2025, the Highlander XLE has a starting MSRP of $50,210, or approximately $53,780 with fees and levies.

The Grand Highlander also increased in price slightly, but its base model, the XLE, remains available. Prices increased by about $400 across the model range.

The 2025 Grand Highlander XLE has a starting MSRP of $50,860, or approximately $54,495 after fees and levies are included.

Keep in mind the Grand Highlander tops out at a higher price, with its most expensive model having a starting price of $69,430 (MSRP of $65,755) compared to the Highlander’s most expensive model having a starting price of $64,231 (MSRP of $60,661).

For a more fulsome description of the 2025 Toyota Highlander, click this link to our previous story, or keep reading to learn more about the 2025 Grand Highlander.

Grand Highlander

The Grand Highlander is a three-row SUV, just like the Highlander, but bigger, or grander.

It is available with three powertrains. The XLE and Limited models get a 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 265 hp and 310 lb.-ft. of torque, and an eight-speed automatic transmission.

The Hybrid XLE and Limited feature a gasoline-electric powertrain featuring a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine connected to an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission. This system produces 243 hp and 233 lb.-ft. of torque and towing capacity is 3,500 pounds.

Lastly, the hybrid Platinum model gets the Toyota Hybrid Max system featuring a 2.4-litre turbocharged engine and a six-speed automatic transmission. It produces 362 hp and 400 lb.-ft. of torque and has a towing capacity of 5,000 pounds.

The two XLE models get an eight-seat setup, while the Limited and Platinum models replace the middle-row bench with captain’s chairs for a seven-seat configuration. The Hybrid Limited model is available with eight-seating capacity as well with no price difference for either choice.

All models get heated front seats, a heated and leather-wrapped steering wheel, a wireless charging dock.

Standard safety features include Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, the Toyota Star Safety system, 10 airbags, blind spot monitor system with safe exit assist, a trailer sway warning system, road sign assist technology, parking support brake, tire pressure monitoring system with auto location, and anti-theft alarm system with engine immobilizer.

The XLE models ride on 18-inch wheels while the Limited and Platinum grades get 20-inch rollers.

Base model features include Toyota Multimedia with Service Connect, Safety Connect, and Remote Connect with a 12.3-inch display screen and six speakers, a seven-inch multi-information display, Softex upholstery, a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat and eight-way power adjustable front passenger’s seat, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, and an integrated garage door opener.

Moving up to the Limited model, you get a removable second-row centre console, or cup holder box for seven people, the multimedia system gets enhanced with Drive Connect and an 11-speaker JBL sound system and a 12.3-inch multi-information display. There’s also a digital key, heated and ventilated front row seats, heated rear seats, leather upholstery, a driver’s seat memory system, panoramic moonroof, a power lift gate with kick sensor for hands-free opening and closing, LED fog lights, auto-retractable, reverse-tilting, power-folding exterior mirrors with memory, illuminated entry lights, rain-sensing wipers, a 120V power outlet, and puddle lamps featuring the Grand Highlander logo. Additional safety features include a panoramic view monitor and rear cross traffic alert system with auto braking.

The Platinum adds suede accents to the leather seating, heated and ventilated second-row seats, a digital rear-view mirror, a head-up display, traffic jam assist, paddle shifters, and a multi-terrain select system with dial knob. Additional safety features include lane change assist and front cross traffic alert.

2025 Grand Highlander pricing

The estimated Canadian pricing is as follows:

• XLE – $54,495 (MSRP of $50,860)
• Limited – $61,630 (MSRP of $57,995)
• Hybrid XLE – $57,835 (MSRP of $54,160)
• Hybrid Limited – $65,170 (MSRP of $61,495)
• Hybrid Platinum – $69,430 (MSRP of $65,755)

The 2025 Grand Highlander is now available in Canada. Full model details are available at toyota.ca/grandhighlander.

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