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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: $10,429

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,839

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $9,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelSonataHighlanderHighlander
TrimLXSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,895 $32,845 $35,745
Base Invoice $20,961 $29,987 $32,635
Package 3 1,400    
3.5L V6   1,155  
Bodyside moldings   199 199
Floor mats   315 315
Package 3 1,278    
3.5L V6   1,054  
Bodyside moldings   125 125
Floor mats   200 200
Options (change) 1,400 1,669 514
Options (change) 1,278 1,379 325
Destination 600 810 810
Total Price $24,895 $35,324 $37,069
Total Invoice $22,839 $32,176 $33,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,789
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,021
Model Year200620122012
ModelSonataHighlanderHighlander
TrimLXSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine235hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$24,895$35,324$37,069
Adjustments for Features0-3,640-4,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,895$31,684$32,454
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$770
Total Invoice$22,839$32,176$33,770
Adjustments for Features0-3,316-4,204
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,839$28,860$29,566
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$706

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200620122012
ModelSonataHighlanderHighlander
TrimLXSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$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$1,975$5,615$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,640$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,316-4,204

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Sonata vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062012
ModelSonataHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in109.8 in
Length188.9 in188.4 in
Width72.1 in75.2 in
Height58.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,458 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 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		16.3 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		16.342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.395.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Sonata vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata LX

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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%

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