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Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,075

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $13,566

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,814

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $11,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderElantra
TrimBaseSportLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,530 $27,765 $30,460 $15,215
Base Invoice $21,831 $24,710 $27,108 $14,074
Cold Weather Package 60 60    
Leather Package 1,935 1,305    
JBL 8 speakers 475      
3.3L V6 1,060      
Cargo net 49 49 49 40
Cargo mat 91 91 91 70
Floor mats 106 106 106 80
Sunroof 900 900    
Alloy wheels 520      
Rear spoiler 200 200    
Fog lights 110      
Side curtain airbags     650  
Value Package     560  
Leather seating surfaces     1,400  
Package 2       1,100
Cold Weather Package 48 48    
Leather Package 1,548 1,044    
JBL 8 speakers 356      
3.3L V6 944      
Cargo net 34 34 34 35
Cargo mat 58 58 58 53
Floor mats 66 66 66 59
Sunroof 720 720    
Alloy wheels 416      
Rear spoiler 160 160    
Fog lights 88      
Side curtain airbags     559  
Value Package     504  
Leather seating surfaces     1,120  
Package 2       1,023
Options (change) 5,506 2,711 2,856 1,290
Options (change) 4,438 2,130 2,341 1,170
Destination 605 605 605 570
Total Price $30,641 $31,081 $33,921 $17,075
Total Invoice $26,874 $27,445 $30,054 $15,814

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,386
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,148
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderElantra
TrimBaseSportLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine215hp V6215hp V6215hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG27/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/70-16225/65-17225/65-17195/60-15
Total Price$30,641$31,081$33,921$17,075
Adjustments for Features-2,180-2,130-5,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,461$28,951$28,791$17,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$490$330$0
Total Invoice$26,874$27,445$30,054$15,814
Adjustments for Features-1,912-1,881-4,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,962$25,564$25,509$15,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$602$547$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderElantra
TrimBaseSportLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags  $350$350
Rollover sensor  $50 
Side curtain airbags  $350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear heater  $150 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Cassette player$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights  $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass  $0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display  $50 
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Trip computer   $150
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding third row seats  $600 
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 
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,400$3,350$6,350$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,180$2,130$5,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,912-1,881-4,5450

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20062006
ModelHighlanderElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in102.7 in
Length184.6 in177.9 in
Width71.9 in67.7 in
Height67.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.2,784 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.0 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 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft337.0 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 wheel125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
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 Requested105060%
Total Not Requested70540%

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, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested90083%
Total Not Requested18017%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

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

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GT

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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