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Toyota Highlander vs Tesla Model Y

Toyota Highlander $46,270
Tesla Model Y $47,990 – $48,990

AI Comparison Summary

Comparing 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
Top Rated Toyota Highlander
Fuel Economy Tesla Model Y
Performance Tesla Model Y

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Price & Reviews

Model Year

Expert Rating

Toyota Highlander

Toyota Highlander

$46,270
Rating: 8.2/10
Tesla Model Y

Tesla Model Y

$47,990 – $48,990
Rating: 4.7/10
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Specification Toyota
Highlander
Tesla
Model Y
Brand Toyota Tesla
Model Highlander Model Y
Year 2026 2026
Type Suv Ev
Body Style 4-door mid-size suv Compact Crossover SUV
Current Price $46,270 $47,990 – $48,990
MSRP $46,270 $48,990
Dealer Price $45,100 $47,990
Engine 2.4L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder Dual Motor AWD
Horsepower 265 384 hp (est.)
Torque 310 lb-ft Instant electric torque
0–60 mph 7.4s 0-60 mph estimate 4.6 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed 113 mph 135 mph
Fuel Type Regular Unleaded Electric
Mileage / MPG 117 MPGe combined (EPA est.)
Range (EV) 0 miles 330 miles EPA (Long Range AWD est.)
Emissions Not rated 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 4.7/10
Community Reviews 0 2240
Performance Score 7.5 9.0
Comfort Score 8.5 8.7
Safety Score 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 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 Minimalist interior may not suit all buyers; Ride can feel firm on larger wheels; Build quality can vary by production b...