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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: $25,170

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $11,874

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,961

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $9,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderElantra GT
TrimSportLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $18,545
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $17,881
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Satellite radio 449 449  
Floor mats 185 275 110
Universal garage door opener 125    
Sunroof 850    
Extra Value Package 6 2,475    
Third-row seat 1,090    
Extra Value Package 8   3,280  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     275
Tech and Style Packages     5,100
Roof rack     295
Rear bumper protector     50
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Satellite radio 359 359  
Floor mats 120 180 88
Universal garage door opener 100    
Sunroof 680    
Extra Value Package 6 2,228    
Third-row seat 872    
Extra Value Package 8   2,952  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     248
Tech and Style Packages     4,642
Roof rack     266
Rear bumper protector     41
Options (change) 7,039 4,004 5,830
Options (change) 5,851 3,491 5,285
Destination 745 745 795
Total Price $37,044 $37,819 $25,170
Total Invoice $33,004 $33,998 $23,961

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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: $9,359
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,079
Model Year200920092013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderElantra GT
TrimSportLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6148hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9180, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19215/45-17
Total Price$37,044$37,819$25,170
Adjustments for Features-1,615-3,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,429$34,529$25,170
Cost Above Minimum$900$0$0
Total Invoice$33,004$33,998$23,961
Adjustments for Features-1,439-2,9580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,565$31,040$23,961
Cost Above Minimum$525$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra GT

Model Year200920092013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderElantra GT
TrimSportLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate $350 
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
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 with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Wiper de-icer $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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$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$5,415$7,090$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,615$3,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,439-2,9580

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra GT

Model Year20092013
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 Weight3,848 lb.2,746 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

Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

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
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 180W, 6 speakers350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Metal pedals75No
215/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested355060%
Total Not Requested232540%

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