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Hyundai Tucson vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Tucson vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,190

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $9,023

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,817

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $6,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelTucsonHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,670 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $21,447 $26,241 $29,281
2.7L V6 1,250    
Floor mats 150 185 275
Running boards 395 649 649
Cold Weather Package   60  
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Satellite radio   449 449
Sunroof   850 850
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Heated front seats     440
2.7L V6 1,168    
Floor mats 121 120 180
Running boards 356 425 425
Cold Weather Package   48  
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Satellite radio   359 359
Sunroof   680 680
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 1,795 4,058 2,663
Options (change) 1,645 3,124 1,996
Destination 725 745 745
Total Price $25,190 $34,213 $36,308
Total Invoice $23,817 $30,110 $32,022

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Tucson Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,323
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,797
Model Year200920082008
ModelTucsonHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT4T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$25,190$34,213$36,308
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-3,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,190$32,513$32,933
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$420
Total Invoice$23,817$30,110$32,022
Adjustments for Features0-1,496-2,977
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,817$28,614$29,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$431

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200920082008
ModelTucsonHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
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$2,350$4,050$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,496-2,977

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092008
ModelTucsonHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in109.8 in
Length170.3 in188.4 in
Width70.7 in75.2 in
Height66.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,241 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 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
22.7 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.742.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.5 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

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