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Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra GT Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra GT Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,050

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $11,169

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,903

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $8,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderElantra GT
TrimSportLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $18,800
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $18,121
Cold Weather Package 60    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Navigation system 2,530 2,505  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Floor mats 185 275 125
Universal garage door opener 125    
Sunroof 850 850  
Heated front seats   440  
Tech and Style Packages     3,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     275
Rear bumper protector     70
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,000
Roof rack     295
Cold Weather Package 48    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Navigation system 2,118 2,099  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Floor mats 120 180 100
Universal garage door opener 100    
Sunroof 680 680  
Heated front seats   352  
Tech and Style Packages     3,276
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     248
Rear bumper protector     57
6-speed shiftable automatic     950
Roof rack     266
Options (change) 6,064 4,519 5,365
Options (change) 4,917 3,670 4,897
Destination 745 745 885
Total Price $36,219 $38,164 $25,050
Total Invoice $31,903 $33,696 $23,903

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra GT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,854
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,608
Model Year200820082017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderElantra GT
TrimSportLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19215/45-17
Total Price$36,219$38,164$25,050
Adjustments for Features0-1,575-1,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,219$36,589$23,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$370$0
Total Invoice$31,903$33,696$23,903
Adjustments for Features0-1,391-1,608
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,903$32,305$22,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$402$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra GT

Model Year200820082017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderElantra GT
TrimSportLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Conversation mirror$25$25 
LED headlights  $1000
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
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 recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $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 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,640$6,215$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575$1,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,391-1,608

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra GT

Model Year20082017
ModelHighlanderElantra GT
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in104.3 in
Length188.4 in169.3 in
Width75.2 in70.1 in
Height68.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.2,976 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft351.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GT

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech and Style Packages
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Metal pedals75No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0No
Remote app25No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
215/45HR17 tires400No
Rear air vents100Yes
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested412553%
Total Not Requested367547%

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