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The Toyota Highlander Hybrid is a standout SUV with much better fuel economy than the gas-engine Highlander, good performance, a comfortable cockpit, and a reasonably roomy third seating row without being as big as the Suburban/Yukon class. But the $6,550 hybrid premium means it will be a long time, around 20 years, before the original owner makes back the difference. A nicely equipped Hybrid Highlander runs close to $50,000.