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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: $32,220

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid   
Difference: $10,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,291

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid   
Difference: $7,247

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelSonataHighlander
TrimHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,850 $40,450
Base Invoice $24,434 $36,202
Ultimate Package 5,500  
Cargo mat 95  
Automatic climate control, front   375
Navigation system   2,655
Sunroof   850
Ultimate Package 5,005  
Cargo mat 77  
Automatic climate control, front   300
Navigation system   2,211
Sunroof   680
Options (change) 5,595 3,880
Options (change) 5,082 3,191
Destination 775 745
Gas Tax 0 -2,600
Total Price $32,220 $42,475
Total Invoice $30,291 $37,538

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,588
Model Year20122008
ModelSonataHighlander
TrimHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4 H209hp V6 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)34/39 MPG27/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/55-19
Total Price$32,220$42,475
Adjustments for Features0-4,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,220$38,335
Total Invoice$30,291$37,538
Adjustments for Features0-3,659
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,291$33,879

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122008
ModelSonataHighlander
TrimHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Larger rear spoiler $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Total Value of Features$4,300$8,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,659

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122008
ModelSonataHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in109.8 in
Length189.8 in188.4 in
Width72.2 in75.2 in
Height57.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,457 lb.4,508 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 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
16.4 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.442.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.495.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
215/55VR17 tires400No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested250053%
Total Not Requested225047%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Total Requested82570%
Total Not Requested35030%

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