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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: $23,220

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $12,499

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,150

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $9,353

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderElantra
TrimSportLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $20,195
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $19,349
Cold Weather Package 60    
Navigation system 2,530 2,505  
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Satellite radio 449 449  
Floor mats 185 275 95
Sunroof 850 850  
Heated front seats   440  
Premium Package     2,100
Cargo mat     80
Cold Weather Package 48    
Navigation system 2,118 2,099  
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Satellite radio 359 359  
Floor mats 120 180 76
Sunroof 680 680  
Heated front seats   352  
Premium Package     1,911
Cargo mat     64
Options (change) 5,564 4,519 2,275
Options (change) 4,517 3,670 2,051
Destination 745 745 750
Total Price $35,719 $38,164 $23,220
Total Invoice $31,503 $33,696 $22,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,134
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,267
Model Year200820082011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderElantra
TrimSportLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6148hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19215/45-17
Total Price$35,719$38,164$23,220
Adjustments for Features-2,365-4,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,354$33,799$23,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$0
Total Invoice$31,503$33,696$22,150
Adjustments for Features-2,086-3,8540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,417$29,842$22,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year200820082011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderElantra
TrimSportLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,565$6,565$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,365$4,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,086-3,8540

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082011
ModelHighlanderElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length188.4 in178.3 in
Width75.2 in69.9 in
Height68.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.2,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in33.1 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft314.8 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 Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested127576%
Total Not Requested40024%

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