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Home / 2017 Toyota 4Runner vs 2017 Toyota Highlander

2017 Toyota 4Runner vs 2017 Toyota Highlander

What are you looking for from your next sport utility vehicle? Do you need a vehicle that is tailor-made for neighborhood carpools and your day-to-day commute like the Toyota Highlander? Are you looking for a trail-rated SUV that will deliver unrivaled adventure like the Toyota 4Runner? Whether you are in search of adventure or a new family hauler, Toyota will deliver on all counts. Learn more about Toyota fan favorites in this 2017 Toyota 4Runner vs 2017 Toyota Highlander comparison.

Tailor-made for adventure, the 2017 Toyota 4Runner is a fan favorite that will navigate the most extreme terrain you can find with a potent combination of power and innovative four-wheel drive systems. Built with a body-on-frame design, the rugged Toyota 4Runner is as tough as they come. On the other end of the spectrum, if you are in need of an athletic and innovative family hauler, the Toyota Highlander fits the bill with a spacious and fully-loaded cabin. Find the Toyota SUV that is the right fit here at J. Pauley Toyota!

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2017 Toyota 4Runner vs 2017 Toyota Highlander

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2017 Toyota 4Runner VS 2017 Toyota Highlander
$34,210 Base MSRP $30,630
4.0-Liter V-6 Engine Options 2.7-Liter 4-Cylinder, 3.5-Liter V-6 and Hybrid Synergy Drive
5-7 Passengers Passenger Space 7-8 Passengers
46.3/88.8 Cubic Feet Cargo Space 13.8/42.3/83.7 Cubic Feet

What Are the Differences Between the Toyota 4Runner and Toyota Highlander?

Price is a key element in any car-buying decision and is an important factor in this 2017 Toyota 4Runner vs 2017 Toyota Highlander comparison. With a starting price that stands at $34,210, the Toyota 4Runner delivers elite off-road capability and makes room for five passengers in standard configurations with available third-row seating for family adventures that take you off the beaten path. Families in search of a true three-row SUV will love what the 2017 Toyota Highlander brings to the table with room for eight passengers and a price tag that starts at $30,630.

Power and performance are key attributes of any SUV and are an important factor when you explore the Toyota 4Runner and Toyota Highlander. Toyota 4Runner models are equipped with an impressive 270-horsepower 4.0-liter V-6 engine that is paired with a five-speed automatic transmission and will tow up to 5,000 pounds of cargo. Drivers who opt for the Toyota Highlander can choose between a 185-horsepower 2.7-liter four-cylinder, a new and improved 295-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 or a fuel-efficient 306-horsepower Hybrid Synergy Drive system. With the addition of an eight-speed Direct Shift automatic transmission, the six-cylinder Highlander will make 20 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway.

Versatile and family-friendly interiors are highlights of the Toyota 4Runner and Toyota Highlander designs. Toyota 4Runner models make room for five in standard configurations, with the option for third-row seating that makes room for seven. An impressive 46.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row is perfect for camping adventures and family trips. Add a 6.1-inch Toyota Entune touchscreen display with Scout® GPS Link Connected Navigation, Bluetooth connectivity and more to the equation and the Toyota 4Runner will keep you connected no matter where adventure may take you.

When you opt for the Toyota Highlander, you will benefit from a spacious cabin that makes room for eight passengers. With the addition of luxurious, second-row captain's chairs, you will have room for seven in supreme comfort. Toyota Highlander models provide 13.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row that is perfect for day-to-day errands and can expand to 83.7 cubic feet when the second- and third-row seats are laid flat. Standard Toyota Safety Sense technology improves safety for the family-friendly Toyota Highlander and is complemented by a Toyota Entune touchscreen display.

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2017 Toyota Highlander Dashboard with Toyota Entune

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