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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: $29,075

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $8,948

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,145

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $7,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelSonataHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,550 $32,845 $35,745
Base Invoice $22,959 $29,987 $32,635
Cargo net 50 49 49
Bluetooth cell phone link 325    
Floor mats 90 315 315
Cargo mat 90    
Navigation system 1,250 2,650 2,650
3.3L V6 2,000    
3.5L V6   1,155  
Bodyside moldings   199 199
Cargo net 41 34 34
Bluetooth cell phone link 292    
Floor mats 73 200 200
Cargo mat 73    
Navigation system 1,137 2,359 2,359
3.3L V6 1,850    
3.5L V6   1,054  
Bodyside moldings   125 125
Options (change) 3,805 4,368 3,213
Options (change) 3,466 3,772 2,718
Destination 720 810 810
Total Price $29,075 $38,023 $39,768
Total Invoice $27,145 $34,569 $36,163

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,433
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,228
Model Year201020122012
ModelSonataHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSELimited
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)215/55-17245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$29,075$38,023$39,768
Adjustments for Features0-3,515-4,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,075$34,508$35,178
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670
Total Invoice$27,145$34,569$36,163
Adjustments for Features0-3,196-4,174
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,145$31,373$31,989
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$616

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201020122012
ModelSonataHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSELimited
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
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $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 bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
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 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$2,025$5,540$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,515$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,196-4,174

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20102012
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.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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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%
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 mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%

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