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Hyundai Tiburon vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Tiburon vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,380

Hyundai Tiburon GT   
Difference: $10,184

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,908

Hyundai Tiburon GT   
Difference: $7,777

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelTiburonHighlanderHighlander
TrimGTSportLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,925 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $18,880 $26,241 $29,281
Limited Package 1,500    
Floor mats 90 185 275
Cargo mat 90    
4-speed shiftable automatic 1,100    
Cold Weather Package   60  
Satellite radio   449 449
Sunroof   850 850
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Limited Package 1,179    
Floor mats 73 120 180
Cargo mat 73    
4-speed shiftable automatic 1,028    
Cold Weather Package   48  
Satellite radio   359 359
Sunroof   680 680
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Options (change) 2,780 3,409 1,574
Options (change) 2,353 2,699 1,219
Destination 675 745 745
Total Price $23,380 $33,564 $35,219
Total Invoice $21,908 $29,685 $31,245

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Tiburon vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Tiburon GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,789
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,890
Model Year200820082008
ModelTiburonHighlanderHighlander
TrimGTSportLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT4T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)220, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$23,380$33,564$35,219
Adjustments for Features0-4,395-5,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,380$29,169$29,349
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$180
Total Invoice$21,908$29,685$31,245
Adjustments for Features0-3,887-5,208
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,908$25,798$26,037
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$239

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Tiburon vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200820082008
ModelTiburonHighlanderHighlander
TrimGTSportLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
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, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
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 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated front seats $200 
Leather door panel trim$250  
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
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,145$6,540$8,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,395$5,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,887-5,208

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Tiburon vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082008
ModelTiburonHighlander
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.6 in109.8 in
Length173.0 in188.4 in
Width69.3 in75.2 in
Height52.4 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,010 lb.3,979 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.9 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.6 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 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
14.8 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.842.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.895.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Tiburon GT

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

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