2012 Toyota Highlander SE
5TDBK3EH7CS097489
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Last listed by Best Deal Auto Sales - Import Store
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Market price range
Based on 100 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 9, 2026Price history for this VIN
Asking price over time
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 5TDBK3EH7CS097489, spanning 3 years 5 months.
Listings
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Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Deal Auto Sales - Import Store | Fort Wayne, IN 46808 | $11,995 | 134,952 mi | 2024-08-17 |
| Baierl Toyota | Mars, PA 16046 | $15,700 | 96,964 mi | 2021-03-20 |
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($11,608)
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 5TDBK3EH7CS097489- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
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.
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 August 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 20 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2012 Toyota Highlander SUV AWD
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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 August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Toyota Highlander over the last 6 months — the market firmed $1,000 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $11,995 |
| May 2026 | $12,000 |
| June 2026 | $12,294 |
| July 2026 | $12,498 |
| August 2026 | $12,383 |
| September 2026 | $12,995 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Toyota Highlander SE (this car) | $11,608 | 100 | — |
| 2012 Jeep Wrangler | $11,842 | 10 | +$234 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Equinox | $6,790 | 7 | −$4,818 |
| 2014 Ford Explorer | $7,000 | 6 | −$4,608 |
| 2012 GMC Acadia | $4,998 | 4 | −$6,610 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Traverse | $3,990 | 3 | −$7,618 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
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 | 516 | $12,988 | 100% | 148,547 mi |
| 2012 | 381 | $11,995 | 92% | 156,917 mi |
| 2011 | 218 | $10,990 | 85% | 158,990 mi |
| 2010 | 203 | $9,900 | 76% | 160,440 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
