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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: $34,320

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $4,218

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,213

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $1,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelSanta FeHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,275 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $25,630 $26,241 $29,281
3.5L V6 1,950    
Premium Package 2,050    
Floor mats 125 185 275
AWD 1,700 1,450 1,450
Tubular side steps 395    
Cold Weather Package   60  
Towing Prep Package   220 220
Navigation system   2,530 2,505
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Satellite radio   449 449
Running boards   649 649
Sunroof   850 850
Universal garage door opener   125  
Heated front seats     440
3.5L V6 1,814    
Premium Package 1,907    
Floor mats 100 120 180
AWD 1,581 1,290 1,290
Tubular side steps 356    
Cold Weather Package   48  
Towing Prep Package   176 176
Navigation system   2,118 2,099
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Satellite radio   359 359
Running boards   425 425
Sunroof   680 680
Universal garage door opener   100  
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 6,220 8,383 6,838
Options (change) 5,758 6,808 5,561
Destination 825 745 745
Total Price $34,320 $38,538 $40,483
Total Invoice $32,213 $33,794 $35,587

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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: $4,063
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,445
Model Year201220082008
ModelSanta FeHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 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$34,320$38,538$40,483
Adjustments for Features0-155-1,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,320$38,383$38,753
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$370
Total Invoice$32,213$33,794$35,587
Adjustments for Features0-136-1,521
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,213$33,658$34,066
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$408

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201220082008
ModelSanta FeHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSportLimited
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  
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
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Running boards $350$350
Tubular side steps$350  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
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
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $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$5,525$5,680$7,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$155$1,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-136-1,521

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122008
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.4,178 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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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 Sport

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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