2026 Toyota Sequoia: Green Brook Pricing & Leasing Guide

The full sticker ladder

Six trims, one drivetrain, a fairly wide price spread: SR5 $65,725 (RWD) or $68,725 (4WD), Limited $71,495 (RWD) or $74,495 (4WD), Platinum $81,735 (4WD only), 1794 Edition $82,550 (4WD only), TRD Pro $82,465 (4WD only), and Capstone $86,135 (4WD only). Every one of those numbers already has the $2,095 destination charge built in, which matters because some third-party pricing sites quote a Sequoia's MSRP before destination and then add it separately — same total, different-looking base number. Worth knowing before a quote from another source looks like it's undercutting what you see here: check whether destination is already included before comparing two prices directly.

Real variance also exists between retail aggregator sites on Sequoia MSRPs generally — differences of a few hundred to around two thousand dollars depending on the source and how recently Toyota adjusted pricing mid-model-year. The figures in this guide reflect the most internally consistent set available at publication, but any Sequoia's exact current sticker should always be confirmed against the specific VIN on the lot rather than treated as fixed months out.

Monthly programs, and the rebates that stack on top

Toyota Financial Services rebuilds its regional lease and APR programs on a monthly cycle, each with published terms and an expiration date, and Empire Toyota of Green Brook adds its own dealer specials over whatever the factory program offers that month — all posted on the specials page. Two standing rebates apply on top of qualifying programs: $500 for recent college graduates and $500 for active military, both stackable with other current offers rather than either/or. The dealership's digital tools help price things out before you even visit — Toyota's SmartPath platform for browsing real inventory with transparent numbers, the Kelley Blue Book Instant Cash Offer tool for a same-day trade-in valuation, and online financing pre-approval to know your tier before you're standing at the desk.

Buyers who've been through the process at this dealership describe exactly that kind of transparency. Peter M., after purchasing a Sequoia, called his salesperson "the perfect combination of helpful, proactive, honest and transparent" through the entire selection and buying process. Sandra B., on her second purchase from the store, noted the team handled both her sale and her prior trade smoothly across visits — a pattern worth asking about directly if you're weighing a trade-in against a Sequoia's higher price point.

What New Jersey adds on top of the sticker

The state's 6.625% sales tax applies to a Sequoia's selling price the same as any gas or hybrid vehicle — New Jersey's zero-emission sales-tax exemption is reserved for pure battery-electric vehicles, and a hybrid Sequoia doesn't qualify regardless of trim. MVC title and registration fees apply at purchase as well. On the friendlier side, New Jersey doesn't add an annual excise tax the way some states do, and a brand-new Sequoia is exempt from its first MVC emissions inspection for five years — one less line item to plan around in the early ownership years. Given the Sequoia's price range, the tax line alone is a meaningful number worth budgeting precisely rather than estimating loosely; on an $80,000 truck, 6.625% is over $5,000.

Lease or buy a Sequoia here?

The lease case leans on lower monthly payments relative to a truck this expensive, full warranty coverage for the lease term, and an easy exit in three years if your towing or space needs change — but Sequoia lease programs and residual values move around more than a high-volume model's, so it's worth confirming current terms rather than assuming last year's numbers still apply. The buy case leans on the Sequoia's strong resale reputation in the full-size SUV class, the decade-long hybrid battery warranty extending well past any loan term, and the fact that ownership costs drop sharply once the note is paid off on a vehicle built to last. Annual mileage and how long you typically keep a vehicle are the two numbers that should actually decide it — bring both to the conversation rather than defaulting to whichever option has the lower advertised payment.

Five things that move your actual number

Same trim, same options, different final payment — the gap almost always traces back to credit tier (advertised programs assume the strongest one), loan or lease term, annual mileage allowance, cash or trade equity down, and how well your purchase timing lines up with the current month's programs. Running the KBB Instant Cash Offer before you shop locks in a verified trade number ahead of time, and starting the finance pre-approval online settles the credit-tier question before you're negotiating the truck itself.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a fully loaded 2026 Toyota Sequoia cost?

A Capstone at $86,135 MSRP is the top standard configuration; add dealer-installed accessories and you land somewhere in the high $80,000s to low $90,000s before New Jersey tax and fees. That figure already includes the $2,095 destination charge.

What's the true out-the-door cost in New Jersey?

Take the trim's MSRP (already including destination), add New Jersey's 6.625% sales tax on the selling price, then MVC title and registration. On a mid-lineup Platinum near $81,735, tax alone runs roughly $5,400 before any fees or current offers reduce the total.

Why are Sequoias so expensive compared to other Toyota SUVs?

The Sequoia rides on the body-on-frame TNGA-F platform shared with Land Cruiser and Tundra rather than a car-based crossover platform, and every trim includes the twin-turbo hybrid V6 standard rather than as a costly option — both drive the price well above a Highlander or Grand Highlander. You're paying for genuine towing capacity and off-road-capable architecture, not just extra badge trim.

Is it better to lease or buy a Sequoia?

Lease if you want lower monthly payments on an expensive truck and don't need it past three years; buy if you keep vehicles long-term, since the Sequoia's resale strength and decade-long hybrid battery warranty pay off most in years four and beyond. Bring your actual mileage and how long you keep vehicles to the conversation rather than deciding on payment alone.

Do current offers apply to every Sequoia trim?

Not always evenly — factory incentives sometimes favor specific trims or configurations in a given month. Check the current specials page for the exact trims a given offer applies to before assuming it covers the one you want.

The bottom line

Sequoia pricing in Green Brook is a wide, fixed ladder — SR5 to Capstone — with New Jersey's flat 6.625% tax and the month's stacked programs determining how far below the sticker your actual deal lands. On a truck in this price range, running the trade-in and pre-approval numbers ahead of time matters more than it does on a cheaper model, simply because the dollar amounts at play are bigger. Check current offers, and let the Route 22 West team build this month's version of your number.