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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: $35,750

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $4,601

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,505

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $2,963

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelSanta FeHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,845 $32,845 $35,745
Base Invoice $27,076 $29,987 $32,635
Touring Package 3,350    
Cargo net 50 49 49
Bluetooth cell phone link 325    
Floor mats 135 315 315
Navigation system 200 2,650 2,650
AWD 1,700 1,450 1,450
Tubular side steps 395    
3.5L V6   1,155  
Bodyside moldings   199 199
Roof rack crossbars   229 229
Running boards   649 649
Touring Package 3,116    
Cargo net 41 34 34
Bluetooth cell phone link 292    
Floor mats 107 200 200
Navigation system 186 2,359 2,359
AWD 1,581 1,324 1,324
Tubular side steps 356    
3.5L V6   1,054  
Bodyside moldings   125 125
Roof rack crossbars   150 150
Running boards   425 425
Options (change) 6,155 6,696 5,541
Options (change) 5,679 5,671 4,617
Destination 750 810 810
Total Price $35,750 $40,351 $42,096
Total Invoice $33,505 $36,468 $38,062

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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: $3,461
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,933
Model Year200920122012
ModelSanta FeHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine242hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$35,750$40,351$42,096
Adjustments for Features0-1,140-2,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,750$39,211$39,881
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670
Total Invoice$33,505$36,468$38,062
Adjustments for Features0-1,030-2,003
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,505$35,438$36,059
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$621

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200920122012
ModelSanta FeHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power liftgate $350$350
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
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Running boards $350$350
Tubular side steps$350  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Surround sound$250  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
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
Total Value of Features$5,150$6,290$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,140$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,030-2,003

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092012
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.4,266 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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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
AC power outlet100No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested115051%
Total Not Requested110049%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
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 mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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