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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: $23,220

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $12,499

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,150

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $9,353

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelElantraHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,195 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $19,349 $26,241 $29,281
Premium Package 2,100    
Floor mats 95 185 275
Cargo mat 80    
Cold Weather Package   60  
Navigation system   2,530 2,505
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Satellite radio   449 449
Sunroof   850 850
Heated front seats     440
Premium Package 1,911    
Floor mats 76 120 180
Cargo mat 64    
Cold Weather Package   48  
Navigation system   2,118 2,099
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Satellite radio   359 359
Sunroof   680 680
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 2,275 5,564 4,519
Options (change) 2,051 4,517 3,670
Destination 750 745 745
Total Price $23,220 $35,719 $38,164
Total Invoice $22,150 $31,503 $33,696

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,134
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,267
Model Year201120082008
ModelElantraHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine148hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/38 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$23,220$35,719$38,164
Adjustments for Features0-2,365-4,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,220$33,354$33,799
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$445
Total Invoice$22,150$31,503$33,696
Adjustments for Features0-2,086-3,854
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,150$29,417$29,842
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$425

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201120082008
ModelElantraHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Conversation mirror $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,200$4,565$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,365$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,086-3,854

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112008
ModelElantraHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in109.8 in
Length178.3 in188.4 in
Width69.9 in75.2 in
Height56.5 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,701 lb.3,979 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 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
14.8 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.842.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.895.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested127576%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

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