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

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Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,780

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $9,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,866

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $6,917

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderElantra Touring
TrimBaseSportLimitedHybrid LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,530 $27,765 $30,460 $37,890 $19,495
Base Invoice $21,831 $24,710 $27,108 $33,944 $18,687
Cold Weather Package 60 60      
Side curtain airbags 650 650 650    
Leather Package 1,935 1,305      
JBL 8 speakers 475        
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 50
Floor mats 106 106 106 106 95
Rear spoiler 200 200     195
Heated front seats 440 440 440    
Sunroof 900 900      
Alloy wheels 520        
Fog lights 110        
Value Package     560    
Leather seating surfaces     1,400    
Roof rack crossbars         195
Cold Weather Package 48 48      
Side curtain airbags 559 559 559    
Leather Package 1,548 1,044      
JBL 8 speakers 356        
Cargo net 34 34 34 34 41
Floor mats 66 66 66 66 76
Rear spoiler 160 160     156
Heated front seats 352 352 352    
Sunroof 720 720      
Alloy wheels 416        
Fog lights 88        
Value Package     504    
Leather seating surfaces     1,120    
Roof rack crossbars         156
Options (change) 5,445 3,710 3,205 155 535
Options (change) 4,347 2,983 2,635 100 429
Destination 605 605 605 605 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,600 0
Total Price $30,580 $32,080 $34,270 $36,050 $20,780
Total Invoice $26,783 $28,298 $30,348 $32,049 $19,866

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Touring SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,019
Model Year20062006200620062011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderElantra Touring
TrimBaseSportLimitedHybrid LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine155hp I4215hp V6215hp V6208hp V6 H138hp I4
TransmissionA4A5A5CVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 8?, 8172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/70-16225/65-17225/65-17225/65-17215/45-17
Total Price$30,580$32,080$34,270$36,050$20,780
Adjustments for Features-1,025-1,075-3,325-3,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,555$31,005$30,945$32,425$20,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,450$1,390$2,870$0
Total Invoice$26,783$28,298$30,348$32,049$19,866
Adjustments for Features-898-948-2,944-3,2230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,885$27,350$27,404$28,826$19,866
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,465$1,519$2,941$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year20062006200620062011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderElantra Touring
TrimBaseSportLimitedHybrid LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed automatic $900$900  
CVT   $1000 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150 
Rear heater  $150$150 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275 
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Cassette player$50$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325 
CD player$125$125  $125
MP3-compatible player    $50
Satellite radio    $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass  $0$0 
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Tachometer$75 $75 $75
Trip computer   $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)    $0
Total Value of Features$2,475$2,525$4,775$5,075$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$1,075$3,325$3,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-898-948-2,944-3,2230

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year20062011
ModelHighlanderElantra Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.9 in106.3 in
Length184.6 in176.2 in
Width71.9 in69.5 in
Height67.9 in59.8 in
Curb Weight3,517 lb.2,938 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft324.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft324.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft365.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested125572%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested98091%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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