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2012 Toyota Highlander Base Hybrid
VIN
5TDBK3EH6CS171985
GOOD DEAL
· $2,000 below typical price
Traverse City, MI
Listed at
$9,988
typical market $11,988 · 123 comps
This 2012 Toyota Highlander Base Hybrid is listed at $9,988 with 190,590 miles in Traverse City, MI.
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Sold by Joe's Wheels and Water
639 W Blue Star Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684
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VIN report
2012 Toyota Highlander Base Hybrid
VIN 5TDBK3EH6CS171985
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Title
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Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 123 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 27, 2026This vehicle · $9,988
Below market
$8,097
Typical price
$11,988
Above market
$14,998
This vehicle: $9,988 — $2,000 below the typical market price ($11,988)
Asking $9,988 · typical market price $11,988 · based on 123 comparable same-build listings.
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Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe's Wheels and Water | Traverse City, MI 49684 | $9,988 | 190,590 mi | 2026-08-21 | 3 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe's Wheels and Water | Traverse City, MI 49684 | $10,988 | 190,590 mi | 2026-08-21 | 18 d ago |
| Honda of Middleburg Heights | Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 | $9,600 | 190,442 mi | 2026-08-12 | 42 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 5TDBK3EH6CS171985Trim
Base Hybrid
Engine
3.5L · V6
Horsepower
231
Drivetrain
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
5
Model year
2012
Made by
TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING, INDIANA, INC.
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
20
MPG
City
18
MPG
Highway
24
MPG
$2,330
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 20 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Toyota Highlander likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$11,650
Insurance
$7,565
Maintenance & repairs
$5,950
Total, 5 years
$25,165
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2012 Toyota Highlander has 2 recall campaigns as of September 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 20 MPG.
Overall
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2012 Toyota Highlander SUV AWD
2 recall campaigns on this model year
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AIR BAGSSoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry,…NHTSA campaign 13V014000
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EQUIPMENTSoutheast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry…NHTSA campaign 13V123000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2012 Toyota Highlander from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 26, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Toyota Highlander over the last 6 months — the market firmed $555 in that span.
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $11,995 |
| May 2026 | $11,997 |
| June 2026 | $12,280 |
| July 2026 | $12,364 |
| August 2026 | $12,288 |
| September 2026 | $12,550 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2012 Toyota Highlander with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of September 27, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Toyota Highlander in this catalog, the 2012 Ford Explorer has the lowest median asking price ($7,995, 232 listings with photos) and the 2012 Nissan Xterra the highest ($10,445, 77 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 27, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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2012 Toyota Highlander
Base · United States
$9,988Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $11,990 · 391 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $9,995–$13,995
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Toyota Highlander Base | $11,990 | $9,995–$13,995 | 391 |
| 2012 Honda Pilot All trims | $9,250 | $7,420–$11,499 | 386 |
| 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee All trims | $8,500 | $6,775–$10,500 | 602 |
| 2012 Nissan Xterra All trims | $10,445 | $7,921–$11,995 | 77 |
| 2012 Honda Crosstour All trims | $9,495 | $7,450–$11,325 | 108 |
| 2012 Ford Explorer All trims | $7,995 | $6,351–$9,510 | 232 |
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: September 27, 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.
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Market by model year
Gen 2 · 2010–2013What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 590 | $12,888 | 100% | 148,515 mi |
| 2012 | 456 | $11,995 | 93% | 155,560 mi |
| 2011 | 253 | $10,999 | 85% | 156,812 mi |
| 2010 | 240 | $9,682 | 75% | 160,233 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
