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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,980

Hyundai Santa Fe SE   
Difference: $458

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,682

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelSanta FeSanta FeHighlander
TrimSELimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,400 $34,500 $35,745
Base Invoice $28,960 $32,465 $32,635
Premium Package 3,750    
Ultimate Package 3,800    
Rear bumper protector 50 50  
Cargo net 50 50 49
Floor mats 135 135 315
Cargo cover 150 150  
AWD 1,750 1,750 1,450
Ultimate Package   4,650  
Towing Prep Package     220
Navigation system     2,650
Bodyside moldings     199
Premium Package 3,413    
Ultimate Package 3,458    
Rear bumper protector 41 41  
Cargo net 41 41 34
Floor mats 107 107 200
Cargo cover 121 121  
AWD 1,643 1,625 1,324
Ultimate Package   4,232  
Towing Prep Package     195
Navigation system     2,359
Bodyside moldings     125
Options (change) 9,685 6,785 4,883
Options (change) 8,824 6,167 4,237
Destination 895 895 810
Total Price $40,980 $42,180 $41,438
Total Invoice $38,679 $39,527 $37,682

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,543
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $971
Model Year201620162012
ModelSanta FeSanta FeHighlander
TrimSELimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10550, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$40,980$42,180$41,438
Adjustments for Features-2,085-2,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,895$39,345$41,438
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$0
Total Invoice$38,679$39,527$37,682
Adjustments for Features-1,968-2,6570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,711$36,870$37,682
Cost Above Minimum$0$159$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201620162012
ModelSanta FeSanta FeHighlander
TrimSELimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Removable second-row console  $200
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$7,325$8,075$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,085$2,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,968-2,6570

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162012
ModelSanta FeHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in109.8 in
Length193.1 in188.4 in
Width74.2 in75.2 in
Height66.5 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,098 lb.4,266 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.1 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom31.5 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.5 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
40.9 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.0 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
235/55HR19 tires400No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested242570%
Total Not Requested102530%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Dimension, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested80023%
Total Not Requested270077%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested80017%
Total Not Requested385083%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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