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2012 Toyota Highlander Base Hybrid
VIN
5TDDK3EH2CS156568
GOOD DEAL
· $2,500 below typical price
Lancaster, OH
Listed at
$10,995
typical market $13,495 · 111 comps
This 2012 Toyota Highlander Base Hybrid is listed at $10,995 with 202,801 miles in Lancaster, OH.
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Sold by Instant Auto Sales
2330 Columbus Lancaster Nw Rd, Lancaster, OH 43130
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2012 Toyota Highlander Base Hybrid
VIN 5TDDK3EH2CS156568
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Title
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Market price range
Based on 111 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 10, 2026This vehicle · $10,995
Below market
$9,497
Typical price
$13,495
Above market
$16,995
This vehicle: $10,995 — $2,500 below the typical market price ($13,495)
Asking $10,995 · typical market price $13,495 · based on 111 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price increased $1,705 (+18.4%) over 73 days.
Jul 25, 2026 · $9,290
Oct 6, 2026 · $10,995
Asking prices recorded across 8 listing dates for VIN 5TDDK3EH2CS156568, spanning 73 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instant Auto Sales | Lancaster, OH 43130 | $10,995 | 202,801 mi | 2026-10-06 | 3 d ago |
| Instant Auto Sales Chillicothe | Chillicothe, OH 45601 | $11,393 | 202,843 mi | 2026-09-29 | 4 d ago |
| Buckeye Auto Sales LLC DBA Instant Auto Sales | Circleville, OH 43113 | $10,995 | 202,801 mi | 2026-07-27 | 12 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instant Auto Sales Chillicothe | Chillicothe, OH 45601 | $11,791 | 202,843 mi | 2026-09-17 | 11 d ago |
| Denny Dotson Automotive | Johnstown, OH 43031 | $9,220 | 202,759 mi | 2026-08-04 | 62 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 5TDDK3EH2CS156568Trim
Base Hybrid
Engine
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.
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ 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
$4,293
Maintenance & repairs
$5,950
Total, 5 years
$21,893
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 $905 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $11,995 |
| June 2026 | $12,119 |
| July 2026 | $12,302 |
| August 2026 | $12,269 |
| September 2026 | $12,508 |
| October 2026 | $12,900 |
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Compare 2012 Toyota Highlander with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 11, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Toyota Highlander in this catalog, the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee has the lowest median asking price ($8,120, 603 listings with photos) and the 2012 Nissan Xterra the highest ($10,445, 79 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 11, 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
$10,995Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $11,999 · 414 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $9,995–$14,019
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Toyota Highlander Base | $11,999 | $9,995–$14,019 | 414 |
| 2012 Honda Pilot All trims | $8,995 | $6,999–$11,194 | 392 |
| 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee All trims | $8,120 | $6,500–$10,018 | 603 |
| 2012 Nissan Xterra All trims | $10,445 | $6,999–$12,450 | 79 |
| 2012 Honda Crosstour All trims | $8,995 | $7,400–$10,998 | 105 |
| 2012 Volkswagen Touareg All trims | $9,988 | $6,888–$12,069 | 46 |
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 11, 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 | 616 | $12,746 | 100% | 149,773 mi |
| 2012 | 464 | $11,999 | 94% | 153,934 mi |
| 2011 | 264 | $10,990 | 86% | 158,143 mi |
| 2010 | 243 | $9,542 | 75% | 163,297 mi |
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