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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: $19,995

Hyundai Elantra Touring   
Difference: $11,309

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,131

Hyundai Elantra Touring   
Difference: $9,061

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderElantra Touring
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $41,020 $17,800
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $36,712 $17,071
Satellite radio 449 449    
Sunroof 850 850 850  
Heated front seats   440    
Cargo cover     90  
Premium-Sport Package       1,500
Satellite radio 359 359    
Sunroof 680 680 680  
Heated front seats   352    
Cargo cover     72  
Premium-Sport Package       1,365
Options (change) 1,299 1,739 940 1,500
Options (change) 1,039 1,391 752 1,365
Destination 745 745 745 695
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,600 0
Total Price $31,304 $35,554 $40,105 $19,995
Total Invoice $28,192 $31,898 $35,609 $19,131

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,854
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,949
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderElantra Touring
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6270hp V6209hp V6 H141hp I4
TransmissionT5T5CVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19215/45-17
Total Price$31,304$35,554$40,105$19,995
Adjustments for Features-3,455-6,805-8,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,849$28,749$31,400$19,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$900$3,551$0
Total Invoice$28,192$31,898$35,609$19,131
Adjustments for Features-3,112-6,105-7,7290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,080$25,793$27,880$19,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$713$2,800$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderElantra Touring
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
CVT  $1000 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350 
Proximity key $250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Removable second-row console$200$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Wiper de-icer $25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200 $200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass $0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding third row seats $600$600 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,730$8,080$9,980$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,455$6,805$8,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,112-6,105-7,7290

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year20092009
ModelHighlanderElantra Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length188.4 in176.2 in
Width75.2 in69.5 in
Height68.1 in59.8 in
Curb Weight3,848 lb.2,938 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.4 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 ft324.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft324.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft365.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Touring

Premium-Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
215/45VR17 tires400No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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