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Hyundai Sonata vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Sonata vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,895

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $9,326

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,839

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $7,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelSonataHighlander
TrimLXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $22,895 $30,460
Base Invoice $20,961 $27,108
Package 3 1,400  
Value Package   560
Side curtain airbags   650
Floor mats   106
Heated front seats   440
Leather seating surfaces   1,400
Package 3 1,278  
Value Package   504
Side curtain airbags   559
Floor mats   66
Heated front seats   352
Leather seating surfaces   1,120
Options (change) 1,400 3,156
Options (change) 1,278 2,601
Destination 600 605
Total Price $24,895 $34,221
Total Invoice $22,839 $30,314

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,051
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,460
Model Year20062006
ModelSonataHighlander
TrimLXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine235hp V6215hp V6
TransmissionT5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/65-17
Total Price$24,895$34,221
Adjustments for Features0-2,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,895$31,946
Total Invoice$22,839$30,314
Adjustments for Features0-2,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,839$28,299

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062006
ModelSonataHighlander
TrimLXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear heater $150
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,525$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,015

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062006
ModelSonataHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in106.9 in
Length188.9 in184.6 in
Width72.1 in71.9 in
Height58.0 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,458 lb.3,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.339.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.380.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata LX

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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