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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: $28,545

Hyundai Tucson SEL Plus   
Difference: $11,452

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,372

Hyundai Tucson SEL Plus   
Difference: $8,941

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelTucsonTucsonHighlanderHighlander
TrimSEL PlusLimitedLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,700 $29,425 $35,745 $44,370
Base Invoice $25,646 $27,926 $32,635 $40,598
Cargo net 50 50 49 49
Roof rack crossbars 250 250 229 229
Floor mats 125 125 315 315
Cargo cover 190 190    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250      
Navigation system     2,650 2,650
Bodyside moldings     199 199
Cargo net 41 41 34 34
Roof rack crossbars 226 226 150 150
Floor mats 100 100 200 200
Cargo cover 153 153    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 226      
Navigation system     2,359 2,359
Bodyside moldings     125 125
Options (change) 865 615 3,442 3,442
Options (change) 746 520 2,868 2,868
Destination 980 980 810 810
Total Price $28,545 $31,020 $39,997 $48,622
Total Invoice $27,372 $29,426 $36,313 $44,276

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Tucson SEL Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,772
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,324
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelTucsonTucsonHighlanderHighlander
TrimSEL PlusLimitedLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4175hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionT6S7T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8315, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17245/45-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$28,545$31,020$39,997$48,622
Adjustments for Features0-550-680-2,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,545$30,470$39,317$46,092
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,925$0$6,775
Total Invoice$27,372$29,426$36,313$44,276
Adjustments for Features0-522-617-2,304
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,372$28,904$35,696$41,972
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,532$0$6,276

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2018201820122012
ModelTucsonTucsonHighlanderHighlander
TrimSEL PlusLimitedLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Remote app$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Removable second-row console  $200$200
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Stowable center seat, second row  $150$150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$5,125$5,675$5,805$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$680$2,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-522-617-2,304

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182012
ModelTucsonHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in109.8 in
Length176.2 in188.4 in
Width72.8 in75.2 in
Height64.8 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,301 lb.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 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
31.0 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.042.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.9 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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