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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: $21,535

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $20,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162021202120212021
ModelElantraHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSportXLEXSELimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,250 $40,085 $41,680 $44,040 $47,240
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275        
Cargo net 50 49 49 49 49
Floor mats 125 229 229 229 229
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 248        
Cargo net 41 35 35 35 35
Floor mats 100 139 139 139 139
Options (change) 450 278 278 278 278
Options (change) 389 174 174 174 174
Destination 835 1,215 1,215 1,215 1,215
Total Price $21,535 $41,578 $43,173 $45,533 $48,733

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Elantra Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,683
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,613
Model Year20162021202120212021
ModelElantraHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSportXLEXSELimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG21/29 MPG21/29 MPG21/29 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/65-18235/55-20235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$21,535$41,578$43,173$45,533$48,733
Adjustments for Features0-10,360-10,510-11,685-13,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,535$31,218$32,663$33,848$35,673
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,445$2,630$4,455

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162021202120212021
ModelElantraHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSportXLEXSELimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150    
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Perimeter scan    $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Sunroof $900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25$25
Media drive, small$5    
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals$75    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Total Value of Features$1,530$11,890$12,040$13,215$14,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,360$10,510$11,685$13,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-346-338-356-372

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162021
ModelElantraHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.2 in
Length179.1 in194.9 in
Width69.9 in76.0 in
Height56.5 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,890 lb.4,145 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in41.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.848.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.884.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander XLE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander XSE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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