$495 higher median
2003 Honda CR-V
$5,995Median asking price · 61 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,695–$7,400
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2003 Toyota Highlander prices in the U.S.
$5,472
Median pre-owned asking price
76 pre-owned listings · Updated October 28, 2026
National price overview
Typical asking price range
$4,498 – $6,693 All 76 listings · Middle 50% of asking pricesMedian asking price
$5,472Trim, mileage and condition change what a comparable vehicle costs.
As of October 28, 2026, the median asking price for a used 2003 Toyota Highlander in the U.S. is $5,472, based on 76 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
Behind the price
Price range & market sample
The median pre-owned asking price for a 2003 Toyota Highlander in the U.S. is $5,472 based on 76 active listings.
76 active dealer listings
Snapshot October 28, 2026 · refreshed daily
30-day asking price change: −$412.
Typical: $4,498–$6,693 — the middle half of 76 asking prices
Median $5,472
$2,650 low
$9,486 high
Why the wide range? Price depends mostly on configuration and mileage — see below. This spread covers the middle 96% of asking prices: we exclude the cheapest and priciest 2% to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded.
$5,472
Pre-owned median (76)
179,971
Average mileage
Live 2003 Toyota Highlander listings, priced by VIN
Compared with all listings
All-listings median $5,472
2003 Toyota Highlander
STD
$3,999
VIN JTEHF21A230147540
−$1,473 · vs all-listings median
2003 Toyota Highlander
STD
$3,999
VIN JTEHF21A730128269
−$1,473 · vs all-listings median
2003 Toyota Highlander
STD
$4,618
VIN JTEGF21A330120049
−$854 · vs all-listings median
View 7 more priced VINs
- STD VIN JTEHF21A830135330 $4,995 −$477 vs median
- STD VIN JTEGF21A030079718 $4,995 −$477 vs median
- STD VIN JTEGD21A730065210 $5,995 +$523 vs median
- STD VIN JTEHF21A130113962 $5,995 +$523 vs median
- STD VIN JTEHF21AX30154865 $5,899 +$427 vs median
- STD VIN JTEHF21AX30158169 $7,288 +$1,816 vs median
- STD VIN JTEHF21AX30141145 $7,985 +$2,513 vs median
Price differences are not deal ratings. Compare equipment, mileage and vehicle history before judging a price.
Every VIN links to a full market report: decode, active listings and the local price band.
A little comparison goes a long way
About this comparison ↓What else could you drive?
Compare 2003 Toyota Highlander with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 28, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2001–2005) to the 2003 Toyota Highlander in this catalog, the 2005 Subaru Outback has the lowest median asking price ($4,995, 73 listings with photos) and the 2003 Honda Element the highest ($6,997, 74 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 28, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
Your comparison starting point
2003 Toyota Highlander
All trims · United States
The price overview above is this page’s reference figure. The comparison below uses its own catalog sample: 69 listings with photos, catalog median $5,500 (the baseline for the “lower/higher” badges).
Middle 50%: $4,499–$6,995
Photo: STD · 235,515 mi · view VIN
Explore the alternatives
$1,497 higher median
2003 Honda Element
$6,997Median asking price · 74 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$5,292–$9,123
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual EX listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
$505 lower median
2005 Subaru Outback
$4,995Median asking price · 73 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$3,950–$6,450
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual 2.5I listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
$501 lower median
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
$4,999Median asking price · 31 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$3,899–$7,151
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual Base listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
$503 lower median
2004 Nissan Xterra
$4,997Median asking price · 31 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$3,999–$5,999
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual XE listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
No alternatives have a lower median in this selection. Broaden your filters or turn off “Lower median price only”.
Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Toyota Highlander All trims | see price overview above | $4,499–$6,995 | 69 |
| 2003 Honda CR-V All trims | $5,995 | $4,695–$7,400 | 61 |
| 2003 Honda Element All trims | $6,997 | $5,292–$9,123 | 74 |
| 2005 Subaru Outback All trims | $4,995 | $3,950–$6,450 | 73 |
| 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser All trims | $4,999 | $3,899–$7,151 | 31 |
| 2004 Nissan Xterra All trims | $4,997 | $3,999–$5,999 | 31 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: October 28, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
VehiSales opens in a new tab with the model, year and known mileage range. Confirm trim, fuel, drivetrain, condition and location on VehiSales; its live inventory may differ.
Trim-level pricing isn't reliable enough for this model yet — mileage and configuration explain most of the spread above.
Understand the differences
2003 Toyota Highlander: VIN configurations and specifications
Multiple VIN patterns can share the same trim. Compare their recorded equipment, then open a specification page for the full details.
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STD 2.4L 4-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: JTEHD21A · year code 3$5,850 Median asking price · U.S. 7 priced listings · October 25, 2026
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STD 3L 6-cyl VIN pattern: JTEGF21A · year code 3$5,500 Median asking price · U.S. 52 priced listings · October 25, 2026
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STD 3L 6-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: JTEHF21A · year code 3$5,500 Median asking price · U.S. 78 priced listings · October 25, 2026
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STD 2.4L 4-cyl VIN pattern: JTEGD21A · year code 3$5,995 Median asking price · U.S. 19 priced listings · October 25, 2026
Where these specifications come from
Specifications combine decoded VIN data, including NHTSA vPIC , with inventory records. If decoding does not identify a trim, a recorded inventory trim may be shown. VIN patterns do not confirm every installed option.
Counts describe observed VINs in our database, not factory production totals. Prices are median asking prices from qualifying U.S. listings, not original MSRP. Check the vehicle’s build sheet for exact equipment.
FACTORY REFERENCE
2003 Toyota Highlander factory brochure
Model-year reference for features and equipment. Actual VIN equipment may differ.
No verified factory brochure is currently listed for this exact model year.
Need equipment for a specific vehicle? Look up its factory window sticker →
Price history
View national price history · all trims
Median asking price by month — U.S., all trims · shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile)
The median listing price for a 2003 Toyota Highlander is $5,800 (October 2026) — down 3.2% from $5,994 in November 2025.
Monthly price table
| Month | Median price | Typical range | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $5,800 | $4,499–$7,092 | 82 |
| September 2026 | $5,445 | $4,200–$6,800 | 77 |
| August 2026 | $5,499 | $4,498–$6,934 | 87 |
| July 2026 | $5,995 | $4,479–$6,995 | 57 |
| June 2026 | $5,900 | $4,740–$7,399 | 62 |
| May 2026 | $5,997 | $4,500–$7,945 | 50 |
| April 2026 | $5,977 | $4,650–$7,500 | 49 |
| March 2026 | $5,400 | $4,500–$6,990 | 53 |
| February 2026 | $5,695 | $4,900–$5,999 | 37 |
| January 2026 | $5,562 | $4,514–$6,456 | 42 |
| December 2025 | $5,244 | $4,959–$7,302 | 34 |
| November 2025 | $5,994 | $4,995–$7,697 | 33 |
2003 Toyota Highlander prices by state
See how asking prices vary across states. Looking for a 2003 Toyota Highlander for sale near you? Open your state's price guide to compare its market, then follow the local listings link to browse available vehicles.
United States · all trims · snapshot October 28, 2026. Explore state markets below. Prices and counts cover all trims in each state; the full comparison table remains available below the map.
Florida
Typical asking price
$5,995
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 22
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
North Carolina
Typical asking price
$5,624
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 23
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Pennsylvania
Typical asking price
$5,389
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 9
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Explore 17 more state markets
Indiana
Typical asking price
$4,785
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 15
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Michigan
Typical asking price
$3,979
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 11
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Oregon
Typical asking price
$5,947
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 14
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Arizona
Typical asking price
$6,248
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 8
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Colorado
Typical asking price
$6,390
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 21
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Georgia
Typical asking price
$5,995
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 11
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Illinois
Typical asking price
$5,695
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 20
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Massachusetts
Typical asking price
$5,494
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 10
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Minnesota
Typical asking price
$5,500
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 7
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
New Jersey
Typical asking price
$4,995
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 8
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Texas
Typical asking price
$5,412
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 24
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Missouri
Typical asking price
$4,555
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Nebraska
Typical asking price
$5,950
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
New York
Typical asking price
$8,235
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 6
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Ohio
Typical asking price
$3,898
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 13
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Utah
Typical asking price
$4,832
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 8
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Iowa
Typical asking price
$7,574
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
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Listed this year counts every 2003 Toyota Highlander first listed in 2026 (sold and active), with currently active cars as a floor. Typical price is the median of each car's latest asking price — or the average of active listings where this-year data is thin.
EXPLORE THE YEARS
Other Toyota Highlander years
Same model, a different chapter. Start with a nearby year, or open the complete timeline.
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2002
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Typical asking price
$5,245
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2004
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Typical asking price
$6,474
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See how model-year prices compare
U.S. market · All trimsDifferent model years, shown on the same dollar scale. Median asking price where available; otherwise average. These are different vehicles, not a forecast of your car’s value.
- 2026 $56,458 Median
- 2025 $43,907 Median
- 2024 $39,800 Median
- 2023 $35,594 Median
- 2022 $32,930 Median
- 2021 $30,000 Median
- 2020 $28,015 Median
- 2019 $23,995 Median
- 2018 $21,990 Median
- 2017 $20,398 Median
- 2016 $17,985 Median
- 2015 $16,778 Median
- 2014 $15,674 Median
- 2013 $12,850 Median
- 2012 $11,995 Median
- 2011 $10,900 Median
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What would a 2003 Toyota Highlander cost per month?
Estimate the monthly payment on a $5,472 vehicle. Move the numbers to match your own loan.
10% down
7.0% is an illustrative starting rate — use your own lender quote.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$98
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $547 down
Amount financed
$4,925
Total interest
$955
Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.
Before you buy
A few important steps can help you buy with confidence.
- Check title and accident history
- Arrange an independent inspection
- Review factory equipment
- Check recalls by VIN
Frequently asked questions
Why do 2003 Toyota Highlander prices range from $2,650 to $9,486?
The spread comes down to configuration and mileage: higher-mileage, base-configuration examples sit near the low end, while low-mileage and premium configurations reach the top. Half of all listings fall between $4,498 and $6,693 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.
Is $5,704 a good price for a 2003 Toyota Highlander?
$5,704 is the market average as of October 28, 2026. The $5,472 median is a comparison point, not a deal rating. Compare the same trim and mileage band, and check condition, equipment and vehicle history.
How many 2003 Toyota Highlander are for sale right now?
76 in total, nearly all pre-owned. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.
Is this the trade-in value or private-party value of my 2003 Toyota Highlander?
These figures describe dealer asking prices, not trade-in offers, private-party sale values or completed sale prices. Use them to compare advertised vehicles. To find out what a buyer or dealer would pay for your car, request an offer that takes its mileage, condition, equipment and history into account.
How we calculate these prices
We track 76 active listings for this vehicle across dealer sites nationwide, updated every day. Average and median are computed from real asking prices on live listings. We exclude the top and bottom 2% of prices to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded. Prices reflect dealer asking prices — not final sale prices — and exclude taxes, fees, and incentives. Trim and mileage move the price more than any other factor; see the breakdowns above.
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