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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: $21,170

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $13,078

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,215

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $10,966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderElantra Touring
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,845 $35,745 $38,715 $44,370 $19,495
Base Invoice $29,987 $32,635 $35,617 $40,598 $18,687
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 50
Floor mats 315 315 315 315 95
Roof rack crossbars 229 229 229 229 195
Wiper de-icer     60    
Leather Package     2,305    
Rear bumper protector         40
Rear spoiler         195
Bluetooth cell phone link         325
Cargo net 34 34 34 34 41
Floor mats 200 200 200 200 76
Roof rack crossbars 150 150 150 150 156
Wiper de-icer     53    
Leather Package     2,121    
Rear bumper protector         32
Rear spoiler         156
Bluetooth cell phone link         292
Options (change) 593 593 2,958 593 900
Options (change) 384 384 2,558 384 753
Destination 810 810 810 810 775
Total Price $34,248 $37,148 $42,483 $45,773 $21,170
Total Invoice $31,181 $33,829 $38,985 $41,792 $20,215

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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: $8,188
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,514
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderElantra Touring
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine187hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H138hp I4
TransmissionT6T5CVTCVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19215/45-17
Total Price$34,248$37,148$42,483$45,773$21,170
Adjustments for Features-4,890-5,865-6,265-7,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,358$31,283$36,218$38,083$21,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,925$6,860$8,725$0
Total Invoice$31,181$33,829$38,985$41,792$20,215
Adjustments for Features-4,452-5,341-5,749-7,0210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,729$28,488$33,236$34,771$20,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,759$6,507$8,042$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderElantra Touring
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
CVT  $1000$1000 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 $350 
Proximity key $250 $250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo cover$75$75  $75
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Removable second-row console$200$200$200$200 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 $150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Tachometer$75$75  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 $100 
Folding third row seats$600$600$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 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150$150 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)    $0
Total Value of Features$5,715$6,690$7,090$8,515$825
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,890$5,865$6,265$7,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,452-5,341-5,749-7,0210

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,947 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
Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested215086%
Total Not Requested35014%

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