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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: $34,370

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $6,201

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,254

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $4,409

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelSanta FeHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,275 $32,845 $35,745
Base Invoice $25,630 $29,987 $32,635
3.5L V6 1,950 1,155  
Premium Package 2,050    
Cargo net 50 49 49
Floor mats 125 315 315
AWD 1,700 1,450 1,450
Tubular side steps 395    
Towing Prep Package   220 220
Navigation system   2,650 2,650
Bodyside moldings   199 199
Roof rack crossbars   229 229
Running boards   649 649
3.5L V6 1,814 1,054  
Premium Package 1,907    
Cargo net 41 34 34
Floor mats 100 200 200
AWD 1,581 1,324 1,324
Tubular side steps 356    
Towing Prep Package   195 195
Navigation system   2,359 2,359
Bodyside moldings   125 125
Roof rack crossbars   150 150
Running boards   425 425
Options (change) 6,270 6,916 5,761
Options (change) 5,799 5,866 4,812
Destination 825 810 810
Total Price $34,370 $40,571 $42,316
Total Invoice $32,254 $36,663 $38,257

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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: $4,721
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,072
Model Year201220122012
ModelSanta FeHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 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$34,370$40,571$42,316
Adjustments for Features0-1,480-2,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,370$39,091$39,761
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670
Total Invoice$32,254$36,663$38,257
Adjustments for Features0-1,337-2,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,254$35,326$35,947
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$621

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201220122012
ModelSanta FeHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
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 climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Tubular side steps$350  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding third row seats $600$600
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$6,630$7,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,480$2,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,337-2,310

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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 Year20122012
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 Weight4,054 lb.4,266 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 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 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		34.2 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		34.242.3 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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