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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: $30,435

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $7,234

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,799

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $4,394

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelTucsonHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,845 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $23,618 $26,241 $29,281
Premium Package 2,850    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250    
Floor mats 100 185 275
Cargo mat 95    
AWD 1,500 1,450 1,450
Cold Weather Package   60  
Navigation system   2,530 2,505
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Satellite radio   449 449
Sunroof   850 850
Universal garage door opener   125  
Heated front seats     440
Premium Package 2,594    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226    
Floor mats 80 120 180
Cargo mat 76    
AWD 1,410 1,290 1,290
Cold Weather Package   48  
Navigation system   2,118 2,099
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Satellite radio   359 359
Sunroof   680 680
Universal garage door opener   100  
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 4,795 7,514 5,969
Options (change) 4,386 6,207 4,960
Destination 795 745 745
Total Price $30,435 $37,669 $39,614
Total Invoice $28,799 $33,193 $34,986

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Tucson Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,944
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,138
Model Year201120082008
ModelTucsonHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine176hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$30,435$37,669$39,614
Adjustments for Features0-290-1,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,435$37,379$37,749
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$370
Total Invoice$28,799$33,193$34,986
Adjustments for Features0-256-1,647
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,799$32,937$33,339
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$402

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201120082008
ModelTucsonHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
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 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,775$6,065$7,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$290$1,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-256-1,647

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112008
ModelTucsonHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in109.8 in
Length173.2 in188.4 in
Width71.7 in75.2 in
Height65.2 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,366 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 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
25.7 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.742.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.8 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Tucson Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Unbranded, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90036%
Total Not Requested160064%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

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