Toyota Highlander vs Toyota Highlander vs Tesla Model Y
Toyota Highlander
$46,270
Toyota Highlander
$45,570 – $47,465
Tesla Model Y
$47,990 – $48,990
AI Comparison Summary
Comparing Toyota Highlander vs Toyota Highlander vs Tesla Model Y. Toyota Highlander offers the strongest value on price. Toyota Highlander leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
Overall Winner
Toyota Highlander
Best Value
Toyota Highlander
Fuel Economy
Tesla Model Y
Performance
Tesla Model Y
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Price & Reviews
Model Year
Expert Rating
Toyota Highlander
$46,270
Rating: 8.2/10
Toyota Highlander
$45,570 – $47,465
Rating: 8.4/10
Tesla Model Y
$47,990 – $48,990
Rating: 4.7/10
| Specification |
Toyota Highlander |
Toyota Highlander |
Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Toyota | Toyota | Tesla |
| Model | Highlander | Highlander | Model Y |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 |
| Type | Suv | Suv | Ev |
| Body Style | 4-door mid-size suv | 4-door mid-size SUV | Compact Crossover SUV |
| Current Price | $46,270 | $45,570 – $47,465 | $47,990 – $48,990 |
| MSRP | $46,270 | $47,465 | $48,990 |
| Dealer Price | $45,100 | — | $47,990 |
| Engine | 2.4L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder | 2.4L Turbocharged Inline-4 | Dual Motor AWD |
| Horsepower | 265 | 265 | 384 hp (est.) |
| Torque | 310 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | Instant electric torque |
| 0–60 mph | 7.4s 0-60 mph estimate | N/A | 4.6 sec (0-60 mph) |
| Top Speed | 113 mph | N/A | 135 mph |
| Fuel Type | Regular Unleaded | Gasoline | Electric |
| Mileage / MPG | — | 21 city / 28 hwy / 24 combined MPG | 117 MPGe combined (EPA est.) |
| Range (EV) | 0 miles | — | 330 miles EPA (Long Range AWD est.) |
| Emissions | Not rated | N/A | 0 g/mi |
| Battery | Conventional 12V | — | Approx. 75 kWh (usable, est.) |
| Charging | Not Applicable | — | 250 kW DC peak (Supercharger V3) |
| Expert Rating | 8.2/10 | 8.4/10 | 4.7/10 |
| Community Reviews | 0 | 0 | 2240 |
| Performance Score | 7.5 | 7.0 | 9.0 |
| Comfort Score | 8.5 | 8.0 | 8.7 |
| Safety Score | — | 9.0 | 9.1 |
| Fuel Economy Score | — | — | 9.5 |
| Technology Score | 8.0 | — | 9.5 |
| Value Score | — | — | 9.0 |
| Pros | Standard all-wheel drive across all trim levels; Quiet and well-organized cabin layout; Standard Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 | Standard AWD across all trims; Efficient hybrid option (up to 35 mpg combined); Strong safety suite standard; Flexible 7... | Excellent EPA range for the class; Access to Tesla Supercharger network; Quick acceleration and smooth EV driving; Spaci... |
| Cons | Driving dynamics prioritize comfort over excitement; Third row is relatively tight compared to larger competitors | Base LE trim discontinued, raising entry price; Turbo gas engine feels underpowered for the segment; Interior tech is ba... | Minimalist interior may not suit all buyers; Ride can feel firm on larger wheels; Build quality can vary by production b... |
