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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: $29,000

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $7,219

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,079

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $4,824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelSonataHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,550 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $22,959 $26,241 $29,281
Floor mats 90 185 275
Cargo mat 90    
Navigation system 1,250 2,530 2,505
Bluetooth cell phone link 325    
3.3L V6 2,000    
Cold Weather Package   60  
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Satellite radio   449 449
Sunroof   850 850
Universal garage door opener   125  
Heated front seats     440
Floor mats 73 120 180
Cargo mat 73    
Navigation system 1,137 2,118 2,099
Bluetooth cell phone link 292    
3.3L V6 1,850    
Cold Weather Package   48  
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Satellite radio   359 359
Sunroof   680 680
Universal garage door opener   100  
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 3,755 6,064 4,519
Options (change) 3,425 4,917 3,670
Destination 695 745 745
Total Price $29,000 $36,219 $38,164
Total Invoice $27,079 $31,903 $33,696

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,979
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,851
Model Year200920082008
ModelSonataHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine249hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$29,000$36,219$38,164
Adjustments for Features0-2,240-3,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,000$33,979$34,349
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$370
Total Invoice$27,079$31,903$33,696
Adjustments for Features0-1,973-3,368
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,079$29,930$30,328
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$398

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200920082008
ModelSonataHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
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 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,950$4,190$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,240$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,973-3,368

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092008
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 Weight3,494 lb.3,979 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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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

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