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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: $20,735

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $10,947

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,774

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $7,977

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelElantraHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSEBaseSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,570 $24,530 $27,765 $30,460
Base Invoice $15,909 $21,831 $24,710 $27,108
Sunroof 1,150 900 900  
Cargo mat 80 91 91 91
Floor mats 85 106 106 106
Rear spoiler 375 200 200  
Leather seating surfaces 800     1,400
4-speed automatic 1,000      
Cold Weather Package   60 60  
Side curtain airbags   650 650 650
Leather Package   1,935 1,305  
JBL 8 speakers   475    
3.3L V6   1,060    
Fog lights   110    
Heated front seats   440 440 440
Alloy wheels   520    
Value Package       560
Sunroof 1,047 720 720  
Cargo mat 64 58 58 58
Floor mats 68 66 66 66
Rear spoiler 338 160 160  
Leather seating surfaces 728     1,120
4-speed automatic 945      
Cold Weather Package   48 48  
Side curtain airbags   559 559 559
Leather Package   1,548 1,044  
JBL 8 speakers   356    
3.3L V6   944    
Fog lights   88    
Heated front seats   352 352 352
Alloy wheels   416    
Value Package       504
Options (change) 3,490 6,547 3,752 3,247
Options (change) 3,190 5,315 3,007 2,659
Destination 675 605 605 605
Total Price $20,735 $31,682 $32,122 $34,312
Total Invoice $19,774 $27,751 $28,322 $30,372

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,972
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,123
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelElantraHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSEBaseSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4215hp V6215hp V6215hp V6
TransmissionA4A5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 8?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/70-16225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$20,735$31,682$32,122$34,312
Adjustments for Features0-975-925-3,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,735$30,707$31,197$31,137
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$490$430
Total Invoice$19,774$27,751$28,322$30,372
Adjustments for Features0-854-816-2,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,774$26,897$27,506$27,562
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$609$665

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2008200620062006
ModelElantraHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSEBaseSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Roof rack $300$300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear heater   $150
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Cassette player $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights $25$25 
Compass   $0
Outside temperature display   $50
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Trip computer$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats   $600
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
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Total Value of Features$2,150$3,125$3,075$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$925$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-854-816-2,810

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082006
ModelElantraHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in106.9 in
Length177.4 in184.6 in
Width69.9 in71.9 in
Height58.3 in67.9 in
Curb Weight2,747 lb.3,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.239.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.280.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested78094%
Total Not Requested506%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested125572%
Total Not Requested50028%
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
215 hp@5600
222 lb-ft@3600
FeatureValueRequested?
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
215 hp@5600
222 lb-ft@3600
1000Yes
5-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested78094%
Total Not Requested506%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested98091%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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