2016 Toyota Highlander

Although prices for late-model used cars have recently jumped, Cars.com has assembled a healthy list of choices available for a budget of about $20,000.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and Consumer Reports have released their annual list of recommended vehicles for teens, and the 2024 list offers more safety for less, as used- and new-car prices stabilize.

We analyzed Cars.com user reviews of the third-gen Toyota Highlander to identify collective pros and cons from vehicle owners and compared them to our experts’ feedback.