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2026 Toyota Grand Highlander vs 2026 Hyundai Palisade

Price, size, cabin, cargo, towing, safety and ownership side by side. Every value comes from the cited sources in each model-year profile, and gaps stay labeled instead of guessed.

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Key differences

Where the published numbers differ

No overall winner: each line is one source-backed figure. Decide which ones matter for how you will use the SUV.

AGrand Highlander has

  • Cargo behind rear seatmore cargo behind the rear seat by 1.5 cu ft
  • Maximum cargomore maximum cargo by 10.8 cu ft

BPalisade has

  • Starting pricelower starting price by $2,825

=Same figure

None of the compared fields are identical.

Head-to-head

The numbers, side by side

Bars share one scale starting at zero, so small real differences are not exaggerated. Where a profile lists several figures, the highest published one is used.

Grand HighlanderPalisade
Starting price2026 Hyundai Palisade: lower starting price by $2,825
$42,260
$39,435
Cargo behind rear seat2026 Toyota Grand Highlander: more cargo behind the rear seat by 1.5 cu ft
20.6 cu ft
19.1 cu ft
Maximum cargo2026 Toyota Grand Highlander: more maximum cargo by 10.8 cu ft
97.5 cu ft
86.7 cu ft

Decision snapshot

Six buyer questions, without an overall winner.

Each card compares one documented criterion. A lead is shown only when both source-backed values use a compatible measurement; otherwise the raw facts stay visible and the criterion stays unresolved.

Starting priceStarting MSRP
AGrand Highlander$42,260Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
BPalisade$39,435Manufacturer-published U.S. specification

2026 Hyundai Palisade has lower published starting MSRP by $2,825.

EfficiencyGas / base fuel economy
AGrand HighlanderConfiguration-specificUse the exact 2026 EPA label
BPalisadeNot verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile

The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.

Maximum cargoMaximum cargo volume
AGrand Highlander97.5 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification
BPalisade86.7 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification

2026 Toyota Grand Highlander has more published maximum cargo volume by 10.8 cu ft.

Rear-seat roomRear legroom
AGrand HighlanderNot verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile
BPalisade43.0 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.

Maximum towingMaximum towing
AGrand Highlander5,000 lbGas and Hybrid MAX
BPalisadeNot verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile

The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.

Basic warrantyNew-vehicle / basic warranty
AGrand HighlanderVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date
BPalisadeVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date

The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.

Table view

At a glance

Key specifications

3 of 6 differ
Research fieldA2026 Toyota Grand HighlanderB2026 Hyundai Palisade
Starting MSRPDifferent$42,260Manufacturer-published U.S. specification$39,435Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
SeatingDifferentUp to 8Manufacturer-published U.S. specification7 or 8Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
Maximum cargoDifferent97.5 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification86.7 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Maximum towingData gap5,000 lbGas and Hybrid MAX—No source-backed value verified yet
Primary engine / systemData gap—No source-backed value verified yet3.5L V6Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
Primary outputData gap—No source-backed value verified yet287 hpManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Price & trims

Pricing and trim lineup

4 of 4 differ
Research fieldA2026 Toyota Grand HighlanderB2026 Hyundai Palisade
Starting MSRPDifferent$42,260Manufacturer-published U.S. specification$39,435Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
Entry trimDifferentGas lineup · From $42,260Three-row gas modelGas lineup · From $39,435287-hp V6
Highest listed trimDifferentGas lineup · From $42,260Three-row gas modelGas lineup · From $39,435287-hp V6
Trim lineupDifferentGas lineup · Hybrid · Hybrid MAX3 researched trimsGas lineup · Hybrid lineup · XRT PRO3 researched trims

Performance

Engine, output and drivetrain

1 of 4 differ
Research fieldA2026 Toyota Grand HighlanderB2026 Hyundai Palisade
All-wheel driveDifferentAvailablePowertrain/trim dependentHTRAC availableManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Engine / primary systemData gap—No source-backed value verified yet3.5L V6Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
Primary outputData gap—No source-backed value verified yet287 hpManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Hybrid outputData gap—No source-backed value verified yet329 hpManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Fuel & efficiency

Fuel and efficiency details

0 of 2 differ
Research fieldA2026 Toyota Grand HighlanderB2026 Hyundai Palisade
Gas / base fuel economyData gapConfiguration-specificUse the exact 2026 EPA label—No source-backed value verified yet
Hybrid fuel economyData gap—No source-backed value verified yetConfiguration-specificUse exact Hyundai EPA table

Cabin

Interior space and seating

1 of 3 differ
Research fieldA2026 Toyota Grand HighlanderB2026 Hyundai Palisade
SeatingDifferentUp to 8Manufacturer-published U.S. specification7 or 8Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
Front legroomData gap—No source-backed value verified yet44.2 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Rear legroomData gap—No source-backed value verified yet43.0 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Cargo

Cargo space and practical measurements

2 of 2 differ
Research fieldA2026 Toyota Grand HighlanderB2026 Hyundai Palisade
Cargo behind rear seatDifferent20.6 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification19.1 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Maximum cargo volumeDifferent97.5 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification86.7 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Utility

Towing, seating and capability

2 of 3 differ
Research fieldA2026 Toyota Grand HighlanderB2026 Hyundai Palisade
Maximum towingData gap5,000 lbGas and Hybrid MAX—No source-backed value verified yet
All-wheel driveDifferentAvailablePowertrain/trim dependentHTRAC availableManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Maximum cargoDifferent97.5 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification86.7 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Ownership

Warranty and service planning

0 of 1 differ
Research fieldA2026 Toyota Grand HighlanderB2026 Hyundai Palisade
New-vehicle / basic warrantyVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service dateVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date

Safety systems

Driver-assistance equipment and context

A2026 Toyota

Grand Highlander

Driver-assistance equipment is kept separate from crash ratings. Check the exact 2026 model on IIHS and NHTSA before relying on a rating or award.

  • Automatic emergency braking / forward-collision features
  • Lane-support features
  • Blind-spot systems where equipped
  • Check trim for available advanced driver assistance
B2026 Hyundai

Palisade

Driver-assistance equipment is kept separate from crash ratings. Check the exact 2026 model on IIHS and NHTSA before relying on a rating or award.

  • Automatic emergency braking / forward-collision features
  • Lane-support features
  • Blind-spot systems where equipped
  • Check trim for available advanced driver assistance

Cabin technology

Infotainment, connectivity and convenience

A2026 Toyota

Grand Highlander

  • Infotainment and phone integration vary by trim.
  • Camera, parking and premium-audio features vary by equipment.
  • Connected-services availability and trial periods can change.
B2026 Hyundai

Palisade

  • Infotainment and phone integration vary by trim.
  • Camera, parking and premium-audio features vary by equipment.
  • Connected-services availability and trial periods can change.

Evidence ledger

Source links and research freshness

Buying context

What to check before choosing a trim

A2026 Toyota

Grand Highlander

  1. Use behind-third-row cargo when all rows are occupied.
  2. Regular Hybrid and Hybrid MAX have different towing and performance priorities.
  3. Captain chairs reduce seating to seven.
Research caveat

Use the exact trim, drivetrain, roof equipment and powertrain when a number is configuration-sensitive. Cargo volume does not prove that a rigid item fits through the hatch; measure the exact vehicle for close-fit use cases.

Updated 2026-09-232 research sources
B2026 Hyundai

Palisade

  1. Gas and hybrid versions have different towing and efficiency.
  2. Seven- and eight-passenger layouts use different second rows.
  3. Use the exact powertrain for fuel-cost comparisons.
Research caveat

Use the exact trim, drivetrain, roof equipment and powertrain when a number is configuration-sensitive. Cargo volume does not prove that a rigid item fits through the hatch; measure the exact vehicle for close-fit use cases.

Updated 2026-09-233 research sources

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