The usual asking price for a used Toyota Highlander in NZ is $26,500 to $54,980. The typical one is $37,990 with about 130,000 km.
Prices from 33 dealer listings · 6 October 2026
- Typical price
- $37,990
- Dearer than 87% of the SUVs we track
- Usual price range
- $27k–$55k
- Typical kilometres
- 130,000
- Years for sale
- 2005–25
What it costs
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Typical price |
|---|---|
| 100,000–150,000 km | $37,483 |
| Over 150,000 km | $23,995 |
By fuel type
| Fuel | Typical price | Typical year |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | $27,150 | 2017 |
| Hybrid | $54,990 | 2022 |
Check a Highlander's asking price
Compared with dealer asking prices. Condition and history move a fair price too.
For sale now
33 listed by NZ dealers now, from $8,990.
See all 33 for saleWhat it costs to run
2020–26 · Petrol hybrid
- Running cost a year
- $2,980
- Cheaper to run than 81% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 6.2 L/100km
2014–21 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $5,090
- 82% of the used cars we track cost less to run
- Fuel use
- 10.6 L/100km
2007–14 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $6,200
- 97% of the used cars we track cost less to run
- Fuel use
- 12.9 L/100km
2003–07 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $6,580
- 98% of the used cars we track cost less to run
- Fuel use
- 13.7 L/100km
Against an electric car
The 2019 Nissan Leaf costs $1,330 a year less to run, and puts out 1.8 tonnes less CO₂e
| A year | 2026 Toyota Highlander | 2019 Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Uses | 6.2 L/100 km hybrid | 18 kWh/100 km |
| Fuel or power | $2,980 | $580 |
| Road user charges | $0 | $1,060 |
| Total | $2,980 | $1,650 |
| CO₂e | 2,050 kg | 220 kg |
Power at 21.1c/kWh: 50% of New Zealand's 42.1c, as retailers' overnight EV plans charge (an assumption). Rightcar's energy use plus 10% for charging losses; 91 petrol at $3.43/L (MBIE, week to 2 October 2026). Servicing, tyres and insurance aren't included.
How safe it is
2020–26 · Petrol hybrid
- Safety rating
- Safer than 56% of the used cars we track
2003–07 · Petrol
- Safety rating
- 87% of the used cars we track rate safer
| Model years and fuel | Safety stars | Fuel use | Running cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–26 · Petrol hybrid | 5 out of 5 | 6.2 L/100km | $2,980 |
| 2014–21 · Petrol | 4 out of 5 | 10.6 L/100km | $5,090 |
| 2007–14 · Petrol | 4 out of 5 | 12.9 L/100km | $6,200 |
| 2003–07 · Petrol | 2 out of 5 | 13.7 L/100km | $6,580 |
On NZ roads
- Registered
- 28,288
- More common than 58% of the models we track
- Imported used
- 1%
- Typical year
- 2017
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Questions
How much should I pay for a used Toyota Highlander?
Half of the used Highlanders listed by NZ dealers on 6 October 2026 are priced between $26,500 and $54,980, and the typical one is $37,990 with about 130,000 km.
How much do kilometres change the price of a used Highlander?
The typical Highlander listed with more than 100,000 km is priced about $28,000 below the typical one with fewer.
How much is a petrol Highlander compared with a hybrid one?
The typical petrol Highlander is $27,150 and is usually a 2017. The typical hybrid one is $54,990 and is usually a 2022, so part of the difference is age.
How safe is a used Toyota Highlander?
The 2020–26 petrol hybrid model rates 5 stars out of 5, the 2014–21 petrol model rates 4 stars out of 5, the 2007–14 petrol model rates 4 stars out of 5 and the 2003–07 petrol model rates 2 stars out of 5, in the Used Car Safety Ratings 2025, shown on Rightcar by NZTA.
How much does a used Toyota Highlander cost to run?
At 14,000 km a year, about $2,980 a year for the 2020–26 petrol hybrid model, $5,090 a year for the 2014–21 petrol model, $6,200 a year for the 2007–14 petrol model and $6,580 a year for the 2003–07 petrol model. That's Rightcar's real-world fuel use, with fuel at MBIE's national average for the week to 2 October 2026 (91 petrol at $3.43/L). Servicing, insurance and repairs are extra.
How many Highlanders are in NZ?
28,288 were registered in NZ in the NZTA Motor Vehicle Register for March 2026. 1% of them came into the country used, and the typical one is a 2017.
Are these the prices cars actually sell for?
No, they are dealer asking prices. Dealers usually ask more than private sellers, because they sell under the Consumer Guarantees Act and price in reconditioning and a margin. A car's condition and history move its fair price too.
Sources
Prices: used cars listed by NZ dealers, read 6 October 2026.
Safety: Used Car Safety Ratings 2025 (Monash University), via Rightcar (NZTA). Fuel and energy use: Rightcar.
Running cost at 14,000 km a year: 91 petrol at $3.43/L (MBIE national average, week to 2 October 2026).
On NZ roads: NZTA Motor Vehicle Register, March 2026.
Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Other photo credits