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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: $23,750

Hyundai Tiburon GT   
Difference: $11,424

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,236

Hyundai Tiburon GT   
Difference: $9,849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelTiburonHighlanderHighlander
TrimGTSELimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,925 $32,845 $35,745
Base Invoice $18,880 $29,987 $32,635
Limited Package 1,500    
Cargo net 45 49 49
Bluetooth cell phone link 325    
Floor mats 90 315 315
Cargo mat 90    
4-speed shiftable automatic 1,100    
3.5L V6   1,155  
Limited Package 1,179    
Cargo net 36 34 34
Bluetooth cell phone link 292    
Floor mats 73 200 200
Cargo mat 73    
4-speed shiftable automatic 1,028    
3.5L V6   1,054  
Options (change) 3,150 1,519 364
Options (change) 2,681 1,288 234
Destination 675 810 810
Total Price $23,750 $35,174 $36,919
Total Invoice $22,236 $32,085 $33,679

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Tiburon vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Tiburon GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,929
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,837
Model Year200820122012
ModelTiburonHighlanderHighlander
TrimGTSELimited
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)215/45-17245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$23,750$35,174$36,919
Adjustments for Features0-5,495-6,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,750$29,679$30,349
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670
Total Invoice$22,236$32,085$33,679
Adjustments for Features0-5,012-5,993
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,236$27,073$27,686
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$613

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Tiburon vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200820122012
ModelTiburonHighlanderHighlander
TrimGTSELimited
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 liftgate $350$350
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$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  
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents$100  
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
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$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$600
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  
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
Total Value of Features$2,020$7,515$8,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,495$6,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,012-5,993

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Tiburon vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082012
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.4,045 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 SE

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

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