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2026 Toyota Sequoia Limited on a gravel road, trim comparison from Tuscaloosa Toyota
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2026 Toyota Sequoia Trim Comparison: SR5, Limited, Platinum, TRD Pro, 1794 Edition, Capstone

Six trims, one engine. Every 2026 Sequoia is a 437-horsepower hybrid, so this decision is about seats, screens and how you use the third row. Here is what actually separates the six.

6Trims
$65,725Starting MSRP
437Horsepower
9,500Lbs Max Towing
Trim by Trim

All Six 2026 Sequoia Trims Side by Side

Starting MSRP shown is the lowest drivetrain offered on that trim. SR5 and Limited start in rear-wheel drive with four-wheel drive optional. Platinum, TRD Pro, 1794 Edition and Capstone are four-wheel drive only.

2026 Toyota Sequoia SR5 trim
SR5
$65,725 starting MSRP, RWD
21 city / 24 hwy (EPA est., RWD)
  • 437 hp i-FORCE MAX hybrid
  • 8-inch touchscreen
  • 18-inch silver alloy wheels
  • Toyota Safety Sense 2.5
  • Highest tow rating in the range
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2026 Toyota Sequoia Limited trim
Limited
$71,495 starting MSRP, RWD
21 city / 24 hwy (EPA est., RWD)
  • 14-inch touchscreen
  • Leather-trimmed seats
  • 8-way power front seats
  • 20-inch machined alloy wheels
  • Last trim before the big price step
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2026 Toyota Sequoia Platinum trim
Platinum
$81,735 starting MSRP, 4WD
19 city / 22 hwy (EPA est., 4WD)
  • Panoramic roof with sunshade
  • Premium LED headlights
  • Massaging front seats
  • 20-inch dark-gray alloy wheels
  • Four-wheel drive standard
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2026 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro trim
TRD Pro
$82,465 starting MSRP, 4WD
19 city / 22 hwy (EPA est., 4WD)
  • 2.5-inch FOX internal-bypass coil-overs
  • TRD Pro front stabilizer bar
  • 18-inch BBS forged wheels
  • Heritage grille with LED light bar
  • Wave Maker paint, new for 2026
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2026 Toyota Sequoia 1794 Edition trim
1794 Edition
$82,550 starting MSRP, 4WD
19 city / 22 hwy (EPA est., 4WD)
  • Saddle Tan leather-trimmed interior
  • Open-pore American walnut trim
  • Chrome grille and exterior accents
  • 20-inch machined alloy wheels
  • Western-themed cabin, not a badge
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2026 Toyota Sequoia Capstone trim
Capstone
$86,135 starting MSRP, 4WD
19 city / 22 hwy (EPA est., 4WD)
  • Shale premium textured leather
  • 10-way power front seats
  • Power-extending running boards
  • 22-inch dark chrome wheels
  • Top of the Sequoia range
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Prices shown are Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) and exclude tax, title, license, registration, destination and dealer documentation fees. Fuel economy figures are EPA estimates and will vary with driving habits, load and conditions. See Tuscaloosa Toyota for current pricing and complete details.

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The Sequoia Decision Is Not About the Engine

On most three-row SUVs the first question is which engine you want. The Sequoia removes that question entirely. Toyota went hybrid-only with the 2022 redesign and has not looked back, so the SR5 at $65,725 and the Capstone at $86,135 make identical power: 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft through a 10-speed automatic.

That is unusual, and it is good news. The cheapest Sequoia on our lot pulls just as hard up the I-20/59 grade toward Bessemer as the most expensive one. What the extra $20,000 buys you is a bigger screen, softer leather, a quieter cabin and hardware you may or may not need.

So work backwards. Decide how many people ride in the back, whether you tow, and whether you actually leave pavement. Then pick the cheapest trim that covers all three. We wrote the rest of this page in that order.

2026 Toyota Sequoia Capstone with the tailgate open and a family loading up
Three Real Choices

What You Are Actually Deciding

Three forks in the range. Everything else is a preference you can settle in the parking lot.

Rear-wheel or four-wheel drive

Only the SR5 and Limited give you the choice. Four-wheel drive costs you about 2 mpg in town and roughly 200 pounds of tow rating, and in west Alabama you will use it a handful of days a year. Take it if you pull a boat off a wet ramp at Lake Tuscaloosa. Skip it otherwise.

Bench seat or captain's chairs

A second-row bench seats eight. Available captain's chairs seat seven and open a walkway to the third row. If someone under ten climbs into the back row every day, the walkway is worth more than the eighth seat. If you carpool, it is not.

Comfort or capability at the top

Above $81,000 the range splits three ways at almost the same price. Platinum is the comfortable one, TRD Pro is the off-road one, and the 1794 Edition and Capstone are two different takes on luxury. There is no better or worse here, only different.

Full Comparison

2026 Sequoia Specs by Trim

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FeatureSR5LimitedPlatinumTRD Pro1794 EditionCapstone
Starting MSRP$65,725$71,495$81,735$82,465$82,550$86,135
Rear-wheel drive available
Four-wheel drive standard
Toyota Safety Sense 2.5
Leather-trimmed seating
Off-road suspension hardware
Wheel size18-inch20-inch20-inch18-inch20-inch22-inch
Powertrain and TowingSR5LimitedPlatinumTRD Pro1794 EditionCapstone
Enginei-FORCE MAX twin-turbo V6 hybrid on every trim
Horsepower437437437437437437
Torque (lb-ft)583583583583583583
Transmission10-speed automatic
EPA est. city / hwy21/24 RWD21/24 RWD19/2219/2219/2219/22
Max towing (lbs)9,5009,300Varies by configuration, ask us for your exact build
Fuel tank22.5 gallons
Comfort and SpaceSR5LimitedPlatinumTRD Pro1794 EditionCapstone
Seating capacityUp to 8 with the second-row bench, 7 with available captain's chairs
Cargo behind third row22.3 cu ft with the third row slid forward, 11.5 cu ft slid back
Cargo behind second row49.0 cu ft
Cargo behind front row86.9 cu ft
Power-folding third row
Panoramic roofAvailable
Massaging front seats
Power-extending running boards
Tech and AudioSR5LimitedPlatinumTRD Pro1794 EditionCapstone
Touchscreen8-inch14-inch14-inch14-inch14-inch14-inch
Speakers88Premium audio, ask us for the count on the vehicle you are considering
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Rear Seat Reminder

Specifications compiled from Toyota's published 2026 Sequoia data on 2026-09-09. Equipment varies by build, so confirm the exact specification of the vehicle you are considering. See Toyota's official Sequoia specifications, or check fueleconomy.gov for EPA ratings.

What Separates Them

Three Differences You Will Actually Notice

2026 Toyota Sequoia Platinum towing a travel trailer at dusk

The Cheapest Sequoia Tows the Most

This one surprises people. The SR5 in rear-wheel drive is rated to pull up to 9,500 pounds, and the Limited drops to 9,300. Every pound of leather, glass and four-wheel-drive hardware you add up the range comes off the trailer.

The gap is small enough that it rarely decides a purchase. It matters if you are near the limit already. Bring us the loaded weight of your trailer, not the empty weight on the sticker, and we will tell you which configuration clears it.

2026 Toyota Sequoia 1794 Edition interior with Saddle Tan leather and American walnut trim

Eight Inches of Screen Is the Real Trim Wall

The SR5 runs an 8-inch touchscreen. Every other trim runs 14 inches. That is the single biggest jump between any two trims on this page, and it is why the Limited is the one we point most people toward.

At 14 inches the map and the media sit side by side instead of taking turns, and the climate controls stop hiding behind a menu. If you spend an hour a day in the car, it changes the ownership experience more than the leather does.

2026 Toyota Sequoia Capstone interior with the panoramic roof open

The Third Row Slides, and That Is the Whole Trick

Sequoia's third row moves fore and aft on a track. Slid forward you get 22.3 cubic feet behind it, which swallows a week of groceries and a stroller. Slid back you get adult legroom and 11.5 cubic feet, which is a couple of duffel bags.

You cannot have both at once, and no trim changes that. What it does mean is that you should not write off the third row on a walkaround. Move it, sit in it, then decide.

Standard on Every Trim

Toyota Safety Sense 2.5

You do not move up a trim to get the safety kit. The $65,725 SR5 carries the same suite as the $86,135 Capstone.

Pre-Collision System

Watches for a vehicle or a pedestrian ahead and can warn you or brake if you have not reacted. The one that earns its keep on McFarland Boulevard at 5 pm.

Lane Departure Alert

Reads lane markings and warns you if you drift without signalling, with steering assist to nudge you back. Most useful on a long, flat interstate run.

Dynamic Radar Cruise Control

Holds a set gap to the vehicle ahead instead of a set speed. Turns the I-20/59 crawl toward Birmingham into something you can do without your right foot.

Automatic High Beams

Switches between high and low beams for you when it sees oncoming lights. Worth more than it sounds on the unlit stretches out toward Lake Tuscaloosa.

Rear Seat Reminder

New as standard equipment across the 2026 range. Prompts you to check the back seats when you shut the vehicle down. Simple, and in an Alabama August it matters.

Blind Spot Monitor

Flags a vehicle sitting where the mirrors do not reach. On a 208-inch SUV with a third row and headrests, that area is larger than you think.

Pick One

Which Sequoia Trim Fits You?

Six trims, but most people land in one of these three groups.

For the tow vehicle

SR5

You want the 437-hp hybrid and the highest tow rating, and you would rather spend the difference on the trailer. Rear-wheel drive, 8-inch screen, cloth seats and no apologies. It is the honest answer for a lot of buyers on this lot.

For the family hauler

Limited

Three or more people ride in the back most days and you live in this thing. The 14-inch screen and leather-trimmed seats are the two upgrades you will feel every single trip, and it stops short of the $81,000 wall.

For the one you actually wanted

Platinum, TRD Pro, 1794 or Capstone

You are past the value conversation. Platinum for pavement comfort, TRD Pro for the FOX suspension, 1794 Edition for walnut and Saddle Tan, Capstone for the 22-inch wheels and Shale leather. Drive two and the choice makes itself.

Come Drive Them

Find Your Sequoia at Tuscaloosa Toyota

We are at 3325 Skyland Blvd E, just off I-20 and I-59 on the south side of Tuscaloosa. The Sequoia is a vehicle people change their mind about in the parking lot, usually after they climb into the third row of the one they thought they wanted.

Sales is open 9 AM to 6 PM Monday through Friday and until 5:30 PM on Saturday. Coming over from Birmingham, Hoover or Bessemer? Call (205) 553-3325 before you set off and we will have the two trims you want compared sitting out front.

If the Sequoia is more truck than you need, the Grand Highlander covers a lot of the same ground with a smaller footprint. Ready to talk numbers instead? Start with our trade-in valuation tool or the online credit application.

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Sequoia Trim Questions

2026 Toyota Sequoia Trim FAQ

How many 2026 Toyota Sequoia trims are there?

Six: SR5, Limited, Platinum, TRD Pro, 1794 Edition and Capstone. SR5 and Limited come in rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The other four are four-wheel drive only. Every one of the six uses the same i-FORCE MAX hybrid V6.

Is every 2026 Sequoia a hybrid?

Yes. There is no gas-only Sequoia and there has not been one since the 2022 redesign. All six trims run the i-FORCE MAX twin-turbo V6 hybrid, rated at 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft of torque. You are not choosing a powertrain here, only equipment and drivetrain.

Which 2026 Sequoia trim is the best value?

The Limited for most families. It brings the 14-inch touchscreen and leather-trimmed seats over the SR5 for about $5,800, and it is the last trim before the price jumps roughly $10,000 into Platinum. If you want the biggest screen and real leather without stepping into luxury money, this is the one.

How much can a 2026 Toyota Sequoia tow?

Up to 9,500 pounds when properly equipped, on an SR5 with rear-wheel drive. The rating drops as you add weight up the range, so a Limited is rated at 9,300 pounds. Bring the trailer weight to us and we will tell you exactly which configuration covers it.

Does the 2026 Sequoia seat 7 or 8?

Both. A second-row bench seats eight, and available second-row captain's chairs bring it to seven with a walkway to the third row. On the school run the bench wins on headcount and the captain's chairs win on getting a child into the back row without folding a seat.

What is the difference between the 1794 Edition and the Capstone?

They are two different ideas of luxury at nearly the same money. The 1794 Edition is Western: Saddle Tan leather trim and open-pore American walnut. The Capstone is modern: Shale premium textured leather, 22-inch dark chrome wheels and power-extending running boards. Sit in both before you decide.

Is the Sequoia TRD Pro worth it if I never go off-road?

Honestly, probably not. The 2.5-inch FOX internal-bypass coil-overs and the heritage grille are the point of that truck, and they are wasted on McFarland Boulevard. If you want the look without the hardware, a Platinum saves you a little money and rides better on pavement.

Can I compare Sequoia trims in person at Tuscaloosa Toyota?

Yes, and it is the fastest way to settle this. The SR5 and the Capstone are genuinely different vehicles to sit in. Call us at (205) 553-3325 and tell us which two you want side by side, and we will have them out front on Skyland Boulevard when you arrive.

Drive Two Sequoias, Not Five

Tell us how many seats you need and whether you tow. We will narrow six trims down to two before you get here.

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