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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: $17,035

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $15,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,779

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $13,247

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderElantra
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $40,450 $15,215
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $36,202 $14,074
Cold Weather Package 60      
Floor mats 185 275   80
Sunroof 850 850 850  
Leather seating surfaces 1,490      
Cargo cover     90  
Package 2       1,100
Cargo mat       70
Cold Weather Package 48      
Floor mats 120 180   59
Sunroof 680 680 680  
Leather seating surfaces 1,192      
Cargo cover     72  
Package 2       1,023
Cargo mat       53
Options (change) 2,585 1,125 940 1,250
Options (change) 2,040 860 752 1,135
Destination 745 745 745 570
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,600 0
Total Price $32,740 $34,770 $39,535 $17,035
Total Invoice $29,026 $30,886 $35,099 $15,779

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,921
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderElantra
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6209hp V6 H138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5CVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19195/60-15
Total Price$32,740$34,770$39,535$17,035
Adjustments for Features-4,880-6,380-8,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,860$28,390$31,255$17,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$530$3,395$0
Total Invoice$29,026$30,886$35,099$15,779
Adjustments for Features-4,326-5,667-7,3510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,700$25,219$27,748$15,779
Cost Above Minimum$0$519$3,048$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2008200820082006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderElantra
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
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 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
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  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200 $200 
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass $0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75 $75
Folding third row seats $600$600 
Heated front 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 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
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 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$5,775$7,275$9,175$895
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,880$6,380$8,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,326-5,667-7,3510

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082006
ModelHighlanderElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in102.7 in
Length188.4 in177.9 in
Width75.2 in67.7 in
Height68.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.2,785 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.0 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 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft337.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

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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