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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: $29,050

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $8,699

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,120

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $7,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201520152015
ModelSonataHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,550 $36,590 $40,190 $42,680
Base Invoice $22,959 $33,407 $36,694 $38,968
Bluetooth cell phone link 325      
Cargo net 50 49 49 49
Floor mats 90 225 225 225
Cargo mat 90      
Navigation system 1,250      
3.3L V6 2,000      
Bluetooth cell phone link 292      
Cargo net 41 32 32 32
Floor mats 73 140 140 140
Cargo mat 73      
Navigation system 1,137      
3.3L V6 1,850      
Options (change) 3,805 274 274 274
Options (change) 3,466 172 172 172
Destination 695 885 885 885
Total Price $29,050 $37,749 $41,349 $43,839
Total Invoice $27,120 $34,464 $37,751 $40,025

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,074
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,121
Model Year2009201520152015
ModelSonataHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine249hp V6270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$29,050$37,749$41,349$43,839
Adjustments for Features0-4,625-6,400-8,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,050$33,124$34,949$35,389
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,825$2,265
Total Invoice$27,120$34,464$37,751$40,025
Adjustments for Features0-4,223-5,843-7,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,120$30,241$31,908$32,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,667$2,069

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2009201520152015
ModelSonataHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass$0   
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
Total Value of Features$3,325$7,950$9,725$11,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,625$6,400$8,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,223-5,843-7,715

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092015
ModelSonataHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in109.8 in
Length188.9 in191.1 in
Width72.1 in75.8 in
Height58.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,233 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander XLE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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