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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,930

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $7,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,296

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $5,489

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200920092009
ModelSanta FeHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,395 $29,260 $33,070 $41,020
Base Invoice $22,858 $26,408 $29,762 $36,712
Sunroof 850 850 850 850
Cargo mat 85      
Leather seating surfaces   1,490    
Floor mats   185 275  
CD changer, in-dash   320    
Universal garage door opener   125    
Automatic climate control, front   375    
Heated front seats     440  
Cargo cover       90
Sunroof 784 680 680 680
Cargo mat 54      
Leather seating surfaces   1,192    
Floor mats   120 180  
CD changer, in-dash   240    
Universal garage door opener   100    
Automatic climate control, front   300    
Heated front seats     352  
Cargo cover       72
Options (change) 935 3,345 1,565 940
Options (change) 838 2,632 1,212 752
Destination 600 745 745 745
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $25,930 $33,350 $35,380 $40,105
Total Invoice $24,296 $29,785 $31,719 $35,609

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,672
Model Year2006200920092009
ModelSanta FeHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6270hp V6270hp V6209hp V6 H
TransmissionT5T5T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)218, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/70-16245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$25,930$33,350$35,380$40,105
Adjustments for Features0-2,035-3,360-5,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,930$31,315$32,020$34,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$705$3,405
Total Invoice$24,296$29,785$31,719$35,609
Adjustments for Features0-1,817-3,012-4,781
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,296$27,968$28,707$30,828
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$739$2,860

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2006200920092009
ModelSanta FeHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Removable second-row console $200$200$200
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Larger rear spoiler $200 $200
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Compass$0 $0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,990$4,025$5,350$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,035$3,360$5,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,817-3,012-4,781

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062009
ModelSanta FeHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in109.8 in
Length177.2 in188.4 in
Width72.7 in75.2 in
Height66.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,848 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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
30.5 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.542.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.7 ft395.4 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%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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