The 2005 Toyota Highlander is available as a 4-door, 5-seat sport utility. Starting at $25,680, the 2005 Toyota Highlander Base w/o 3rd (A4) AWD is powered by a 2.4L , 4 -cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 21-mpg in the city and 25-mpg on the highway. The top of the line 2005ToyotaHighlanderBase w/3rd (A4) FWD , priced at $ 25,130 , is powered by a 2.4L , 4 - cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 22-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway.