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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: $4,906

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,254

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $3,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelSanta FeHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,275 $34,560 $37,950
Base Invoice $25,630 $31,553 $34,649
Premium Package 2,050    
Cargo net 50 49 49
Floor mats 125 280 280
3.5L V6 1,950    
AWD 1,700 1,450 1,450
Tubular side steps 395    
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL   1,015  
Bodyside moldings   199 199
Running boards   649 649
Roof rack crossbars   229 229
Premium Package 1,907    
Cargo net 41 32 32
Floor mats 100 175 175
3.5L V6 1,814    
AWD 1,581 1,325 1,325
Tubular side steps 356    
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL   903  
Bodyside moldings   125 125
Running boards   425 425
Roof rack crossbars   150 150
Options (change) 6,270 3,871 2,856
Options (change) 5,799 3,135 2,232
Destination 825 845 845
Total Price $34,370 $39,276 $41,651
Total Invoice $32,254 $35,533 $37,726

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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: $3,501
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,008
Model Year201220132013
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$39,276$41,651
Adjustments for Features0-1,405-2,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,370$37,871$39,296
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,425
Total Invoice$32,254$35,533$37,726
Adjustments for Features0-1,271-2,133
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,254$34,262$35,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,331

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201220132013
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
Removable second-row console $200$200
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
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 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$5,125$6,530$7,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,405$2,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,271-2,133

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122013
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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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL
FeatureValueRequested?
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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