Toyota Highlander Lease Deals in San Diego
The Toyota Highlander is San Diego's most-shopped three-row family SUV lease — and at Mossy Toyota in Pacific Beach, we run Highlander lease specials regularly across gas and hybrid trims. Whether you're shopping the entry LE for a family-first lease, XLE or XSE for mid-tier features, or Limited or Platinum for near-luxury execution, we can quote across the full trim ladder. The Highlander Hybrid delivers approximately 36 MPG combined while keeping full three-row seating and full towing — often the smart pick for San Diego families balancing school runs, sports schedules, and beach recreation. See current Toyota lease specials or call 858-295-3002 for today's Highlander numbers.
Highlander Lease Basics for San Diego Families
Highlander lease payments are typical for the three-row segment. Gas Highlander payments are competitive with Pilot, Traverse, Ascent, and Palisade at comparable trims. Hybrid Highlander lease payments are a small premium — typically recovered in fuel savings over the lease term for daily-driver families.
Seating configuration matters more than trim on Highlander leases. 8-passenger with second-row bench works for families regularly carrying carpools, sports teams, or extra kids. 7-passenger with captain's chairs works better for adults or easier third-row access. We can typically put both on the lot for back-to-back comparison.
24, 36, or 39 months
7 or 8 passengers
Gas or hybrid
Approximately 36 combined
With Second-Row Bench Seating
Highlander Hybrid Combined
Available Across Most Trims
Towing Capacity (Both Powertrains)
Why Lease a Highlander at Mossy
Gas + Hybrid Both Lease-Eligible
Both the gas Highlander and Highlander Hybrid participate in TFS lease programs. Hybrid lease payments run a small premium over gas due to higher MSRP, but San Diego families typically recover the delta in fuel savings over the lease term — especially families driving 12,000+ miles annually across school runs, work commutes, and weekend recreation.
Full Trim Ladder in Stock
We stock across the full Highlander trim ladder — LE, XLE, XSE, Limited, and Platinum — so lease shoppers can walk multiple trims back-to-back on the same day. That side-by-side comparison is the fastest way to decide whether the XLE-to-Limited jump is worth the monthly delta for your family.
TFS Lease Loyalty Rebates
If you currently lease another Toyota — Camry, RAV4, Sienna, or a prior Highlander — TFS often runs lease loyalty rebates that reduce your capitalized cost on a new Highlander lease. Worth confirming at signing. If you're rolling out of an expiring RAV4 lease into a Highlander for a growing family, this comes up often.
Highlander Trim Ladder for Lease Shoppers
Highlander trims scale from the family-first LE up to the near-luxury Platinum. Lease payment deltas between trims are larger than on Corolla, so the trim decision meaningfully affects monthly cost. Below is what each trim brings.
Highlander LE
Entry trim. 8-passenger seating with bench, cloth interior, 8-inch touchscreen, Toyota Safety Sense 3.0. The lowest-payment Highlander lease and often the highest-volume trim in family fleets.
See LE Lease Offers →Highlander XLE
Popular mid-tier: SofTex synthetic leather, second-row captain's chairs option, moonroof, power tailgate, blind-spot monitor. Best value delta over LE for families upgrading interior comfort.
See XLE Lease Offers →Highlander XSE
Sport-tuned trim with unique fascia, 20-inch wheels, sport-tuned suspension, red-and-black interior accents. For families who want the Highlander utility with sportier styling.
See XSE Lease Offers →Highlander Limited
Near-luxury: perforated leather, ventilated front seats, JBL premium audio, wireless charging, panoramic moonroof. The most-leased upper-trim Highlander.
See Limited Lease Offers →Highlander Platinum
Top gas trim: heads-up display, panoramic view monitor, digital rearview mirror, rain-sensing wipers, everything from Limited. For lessees who want the full spec.
See Platinum Lease Offers →Highlander Hybrid
Available in LE, XLE, Bronze Edition, Limited, and Platinum trims. Approximately 36 MPG combined. Full three-row seating and full towing retained. Strong pick for daily-driver San Diego families.
See Hybrid Lease Offers →Current Highlander Inventory at Mossy
Our new Highlander inventory in Pacific Beach updates daily across gas and hybrid, all trims, and both seating configurations. Below is exactly what's on our lot right now. Call ahead at 858-295-3002 to confirm a specific spec before driving over.
- T0093R
- Wind Chill Pearl
- Black
- 1mile
- MPG: 21 City - 28 Hwy
- 8-Speed Automatic w/OD
- All Wheel Drive
- Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4 2.4 L/146
- TSRP$50,983
- Documentation Fee+$85
- Market Premium+$1,995
- Sale Price$53,063
- T7178
- Heavy Metal
- Black
- 4miles
- MPG: 21 City - 28 Hwy
- 8-Speed Automatic w/OD
- All Wheel Drive
- Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4 2.4 L/146
- TSRP$48,833
- Documentation Fee+$85
- Market Premium+$1,995
- Sale Price$50,913
Also Consider a Used or CPO Highlander
If your family's lease budget is tight, our used and Toyota Certified Pre-Owned Highlander inventory can deliver Highlander utility at a lower monthly finance payment than lease.
What San Diego Families Should Know About Leasing a Highlander
The Highlander is the natural three-row lease for San Diego families outgrowing a RAV4 or a compact sedan. Its combination of Toyota reliability, three-row seating, and hybrid availability makes it a common landing spot for growing families — often replacing a leased RAV4 or Camry as a second or third child arrives. For families weighing Highlander against Pilot, Traverse, Ascent, or Palisade, the Highlander's TFS residual values typically keep monthly payments competitive across trims.
For San Diego families specifically, the Highlander Hybrid is often the smart lease pick. The hybrid powertrain's stop-and-go efficiency is strongest in mixed urban driving — exactly the conditions on I-5, I-805, I-15, and most surface streets across San Diego County. Real-world fuel economy in the mid-30s is typical for hybrid owners, versus mid-20s for gas Highlanders. Over a 36-month lease at 12,000 miles per year, the hybrid's fuel savings typically more than offset its monthly payment premium.
Seating configuration is the trim decision families most often revisit late in the process. The 8-passenger Highlander with second-row bench works best for families regularly carrying carpools, sports teams, or extra kids on weekends. The 7-passenger Highlander with second-row captain's chairs is more comfortable for adults, easier for kids to walk through to the third row, but loses one seating position. Both configurations are typically available for back-to-back comparison at Mossy — worth walking both before signing.
Highlander vs. Grand Highlander: When to Consider the Upgrade
Toyota introduced the Grand Highlander to sit above the standard Highlander for families needing more third-row space and more cargo behind the third row. Both are on our lot; both are lease-eligible.
Stay with Highlander if your third row is mostly kids, you rarely use all three rows simultaneously, and cargo behind the third row is a secondary concern. Lower lease payment, smaller footprint, easier parking.
Consider Grand Highlander if you regularly seat adults in the third row, need meaningful cargo behind the third row (grocery runs with 6+ people, airport runs with luggage), or want the more premium interior execution. Grand Highlander lease payment runs higher, but the space delta is significant.
Call 858-295-3002 or schedule a test drive to walk both back-to-back.
Apply, Pre-Qualify, and Compare
Mossy Toyota's finance team will help you compare lease and finance options side-by-side before you commit. Common steps for San Diego lease shoppers:
- Get pre-qualified online with Capital One — no impact to your credit score
- Submit a full Toyota Financial Services credit application from your phone or laptop
- Get a real-time trade-in value through our Value Your Trade tool
- Schedule a test drive on any Toyota in stock
- Compare lease vs. finance payments side-by-side with our finance team
- Model the total cost of ownership across different mileage allowances and term lengths
Pre-qualify with Capital One, submit a finance application, or call our sales team at 858-295-3002 to talk through current Toyota lease deals. Our finance team is on-site at Mossy Toyota in Pacific Beach 7 days a week.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Highlander trims are available for lease at Mossy?
Mossy leases the full Highlander lineup — LE, XLE, XSE, Limited, and Platinum, plus Hybrid in LE, XLE, Bronze Edition, Limited, and Platinum. Both 7-passenger (captain's chairs) and 8-passenger (bench) seating configurations are available. Specific trims in stock vary by week; call 858-295-3002 to confirm.
How much does a Toyota Highlander lease cost per month in San Diego?
Highlander lease payments vary by trim, powertrain, term length, mileage tier, and current TFS program. Highlander payments are typical for the three-row family SUV segment. See our current lease specials page or call 858-295-3002 for today's exact numbers on the trim you're interested in.
Can I lease a Highlander Hybrid?
Yes. Highlander Hybrid is fully lease-eligible across LE, XLE, Bronze Edition, Limited, and Platinum trims. Payments are typically a small premium over gas Highlander due to higher MSRP, but the fuel savings from approximately 36 MPG combined often recover the delta over the lease term.
Does the Highlander Hybrid tow as much as the gas Highlander?
Yes. The Highlander Hybrid retains the same 5,000 lb towing capacity as the gas Highlander with equivalent AWD configuration. Boat, trailer, or camper towing is not compromised by choosing the hybrid powertrain.
Ready to Lease Your Next Highlander at Mossy Toyota?
Mossy Toyota
4555 Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
Pacific Beach · Open 7 days a week
Sales: 858-295-3002