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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: $35,700

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $4,293

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,464

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $1,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelSanta FeHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,845 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $27,076 $26,241 $29,281
Touring Package 3,350    
Floor mats 135 185 275
Navigation system 200 2,530 2,505
Bluetooth cell phone link 325    
AWD 1,700 1,450 1,450
Tubular side steps 395    
Cold Weather Package   60  
Third-row seat   1,090  
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   585 585
Satellite radio   449 449
Running boards   649 649
Sunroof   850 850
Universal garage door opener   125  
Heated front seats     440
Touring Package 3,116    
Floor mats 107 120 180
Navigation system 186 2,118 2,099
Bluetooth cell phone link 292    
AWD 1,581 1,290 1,290
Tubular side steps 356    
Cold Weather Package   48  
Third-row seat   872  
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   468 468
Satellite radio   359 359
Running boards   425 425
Sunroof   680 680
Universal garage door opener   100  
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 6,105 9,838 7,203
Options (change) 5,638 7,972 5,853
Destination 750 745 745
Total Price $35,700 $39,993 $40,848
Total Invoice $33,464 $34,958 $35,879

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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: $3,178
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $519
Model Year200920082008
ModelSanta FeHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine242hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$35,700$39,993$40,848
Adjustments for Features0-1,115-1,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,700$38,878$38,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$80
Total Invoice$33,464$34,958$35,879
Adjustments for Features0-975-1,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,464$33,983$34,219
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$236

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200920082008
ModelSanta FeHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Running boards $350$350
Tubular side steps$350  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,475$6,590$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,115$1,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-975-1,660

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092008
ModelSanta FeHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in109.8 in
Length184.1 in188.4 in
Width74.4 in75.2 in
Height67.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,022 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom34.8 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.6 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.2 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
78.2 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
AC power outlet100No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Total Requested105047%
Total Not Requested120053%

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 control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls-50No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested400114%
Total Not Requested-50-14%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls-50No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested400114%
Total Not Requested-50-14%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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