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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: $23,945

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $13,879

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,820

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $11,624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelElantraHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,595 $32,845 $35,745
Base Invoice $19,727 $29,987 $32,635
Technology Package 2,100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250    
Cargo net 50 49 49
Floor mats 95 315 315
Cargo mat 80    
Navigation system   2,650 2,650
3.5L V6   1,155  
Technology Package 1,911    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226    
Cargo net 41 34 34
Floor mats 76 200 200
Cargo mat 64    
Navigation system   2,359 2,359
3.5L V6   1,054  
Options (change) 2,575 4,169 3,014
Options (change) 2,318 3,647 2,593
Destination 775 810 810
Total Price $23,945 $37,824 $39,569
Total Invoice $22,820 $34,444 $36,038

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,139
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,218
Model Year201220122012
ModelElantraHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSELimited
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)215/45-17245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$23,945$37,824$39,569
Adjustments for Features0-3,740-4,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,945$34,084$34,754
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670
Total Invoice$22,820$34,444$36,038
Adjustments for Features0-3,406-4,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,820$31,038$31,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201220122012
ModelElantraHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSELimited
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 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key$250 $250
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 automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$600
Heated second 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
Total Value of Features$2,150$5,890$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,740$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,406-4,385

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Elantra vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122012
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.4,045 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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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Elantra vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Technology 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 streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested130078%
Total Not Requested37522%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
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%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700		1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
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%

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