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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: $34,925

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $3,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,743

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $831

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelSanta FeHighlander
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,220 $30,460
Base Invoice $26,495 $27,108
Touring Package 3,350  
Roof rack crossbars 195  
Cargo net 50 49
Floor mats 135 106
Class II trailer hitch 350 390
Navigation system 200 2,000
AWD 1,700 1,400
Value Package   560
Side curtain airbags   650
Heated front seats   440
Leather seating surfaces   1,400
Touring Package 3,116  
Roof rack crossbars 176  
Cargo net 41 34
Floor mats 107 66
Class II trailer hitch 316 280
Navigation system 186 1,700
AWD 1,581 1,246
Value Package   504
Side curtain airbags   559
Heated front seats   352
Leather seating surfaces   1,120
Options (change) 5,980 6,995
Options (change) 5,523 5,861
Destination 725 605
Total Price $34,925 $38,060
Total Invoice $32,743 $33,574

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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: $3,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,558
Model Year20082006
ModelSanta FeHighlander
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine242hp V6215hp V6
TransmissionT5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/65-17
Total Price$34,925$38,060
Adjustments for Features-7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,150$38,060
Total Invoice$32,743$33,574
Adjustments for Features-7270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,016$33,574

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082006
ModelSanta FeHighlander
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear heater $150
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$4,775$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7270

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082006
ModelSanta FeHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.9 in
Length184.1 in184.6 in
Width74.4 in71.9 in
Height67.9 in67.9 in
Curb Weight4,022 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom34.8 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.6 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.2 ft339.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
78.2 ft380.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
AC power outlet100No
Transmission cooler0No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Total Requested65029%
Total Not Requested160071%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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