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Hyundai Elantra vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,735

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $13,454

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,829

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $10,556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelElantraHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSESportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,570 $29,410 $32,900 $40,450
Base Invoice $15,909 $26,241 $29,281 $36,202
Sunroof 1,150 850 850 850
Rear spoiler 375      
Floor mats 85 185 275  
Cargo mat 80      
Leather seating surfaces 800 1,490    
Cold Weather Package   60    
Satellite radio   449 449  
Heated front seats     440  
Sunroof 1,047 680 680 680
Rear spoiler 338      
Floor mats 68 120 180  
Cargo mat 64      
Leather seating surfaces 728 1,192    
Cold Weather Package   48    
Satellite radio   359 359  
Heated front seats     352  
Options (change) 2,490 3,034 2,014 850
Options (change) 2,245 2,399 1,571 680
Destination 675 745 745 745
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $19,735 $33,189 $35,659 $39,445
Total Invoice $18,829 $29,385 $31,597 $35,027

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,464
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,023
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelElantraHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSESportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4270hp V6270hp V6209hp V6 H
TransmissionM5T5T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$19,735$33,189$35,659$39,445
Adjustments for Features0-3,990-5,990-7,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,735$29,199$29,669$32,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$470$2,831
Total Invoice$18,829$29,385$31,597$35,027
Adjustments for Features0-3,533-5,308-6,584
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,829$25,852$26,289$28,443
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$437$2,591

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelElantraHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSESportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Removable second-row console $200$200$200
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Larger rear spoiler $200 $200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200 $200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,300$5,290$7,290$8,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,990$5,990$7,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,533-5,308-6,584

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082008
ModelElantraHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in109.8 in
Length177.4 in188.4 in
Width69.9 in75.2 in
Height58.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.242.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.295.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

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