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If you’re looking for a strong, capable new SUV to give your Santa Cruz commute a serious boost, you’ve come to the right place! At Santa Cruz Toyota, we’re proud to offer a full lineup of Toyota SUVs and crossovers to match just about every budget and lifestyle. Whether you’re running daily errands or heading out on an off-road adventure, we’re confident you can find something to love in our inventory. Two of the best Toyota SUVs you can find right now are the Highlander and the 4Runner, both of which offer powerful performance specs, top-notch features, and spacious interior cabins. Which SUV best suits your unique driving needs? Read on for our comparison guide of the Toyota Highlander vs. 4Runner!
Let’s start our comparison by seeing how the Toyota Highlander and 4Runner stack up in terms of starting price. Both come in several different trim levels, with the Highlander being more affordable thanks to its smaller size. However, as you’ll see later in the guide, the 4Runner compensates with improved performance specs and off-road capabilities! Here’s the full price list:
When it comes to performance power on the Watsonville roads, you can’t go wrong with either the Toyota Highlander or 4Runner! The Highlander features a brand-new turbocharged engine on its gasoline-powered trims for 2023, while the 4Runner is powered by a robust V6 engine. Here are the specs for both SUVs’ standard powertrains:
Still on the fence about deciding between the new Toyota Highlander or 4Runner? Compare how they handle the roads around Santa Clara with a test drive! Just contact our office to see what we have available and we’ll get you behind the wheel in no time. You can also contact us or check out our blog to learn more about the vehicles in our current lineup.
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*MSRP excludes the Delivery, Processing, and Handling Fee of $1,025 for Cars (86, Avalon, Avalon HV, Camry, Camry HV, Corolla, Corolla HV, Corolla Hb, Mirai, Prius, Prius Prime, Supra), $1,215 for SUV/Van/Small Trucks (4Runner, Corolla Cross, C-HR, Highlander, Highlander HV, RAV4, RAV4 HV, RAV4 Prime, Sienna, Tacoma, Venza), $1,495 for Large SUVs (Sequoia, Land Cruiser), and $1,695 for Large Truck (Tundra). (Historically, vehicle manufacturers and distributors have charged a separate fee for processing, handling and delivering vehicles to dealerships. Toyota’s charge for these services is called the “Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee” and is based on the value of the processing, handling and delivery services Toyota provides as well as Toyota’s overall pricing structure. Toyota may make a profit on the Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee.) Excludes taxes, license, title and available or regionally required equipment. The Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee in AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC and TX will be higher. The published prices do not apply to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Actual dealer price will vary.