Toyota Highlander starter — 3.5L, VIN Z (5th digit), automatic engine stop and start price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $102
- High
- $215

Trim-specific price guide
A used Toyota Highlander starter (3.5L, VIN Z (5th digit), automatic engine stop and start) costs $40 to $215, with a median asking price of $82. Based on 92 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 8, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$215 | 76 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $55–$137 | 13 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$80 | 3 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$215 overall range
Trim-specific context
This pricing covers the 3.5L, VIN Z (5th digit), automatic engine stop and start variant of the Toyota Highlander starter, based on 92 priced listings across 2 model years (2018, 2019). Its $82 median is 18% below the Toyota Highlander starter overall median of $100.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
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Common questions
Based on 92 priced salvage-yard listings across 2 model years, a used Toyota Highlander starter in the 3.5L, VIN Z (5th digit), automatic engine stop and start variant lists between $40 and $215, with a median asking price of $82.
The 3.5L, VIN Z (5th digit), automatic engine stop and start variant appears in model years 2018, 2019. Prices and availability differ by year.
Yes. Grade A has a median of $85, Grade B has a median of $115. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.