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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: $24,635

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $10,248

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,481

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $7,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderElantra
TrimSportLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $20,250
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $19,406
Cold Weather Package 60    
Navigation system 2,530 2,505  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Floor mats 185 275 125
Remote start 529 529 350
Sunroof 850 850  
Universal garage door opener 125    
Heated front seats   440  
Tech Package     1,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     275
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,000
Cold Weather Package 48    
Navigation system 2,118 2,099  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Floor mats 120 180 100
Remote start 380 380 316
Sunroof 680 680  
Universal garage door opener 100    
Heated front seats   352  
Tech Package     1,638
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     248
6-speed shiftable automatic     938
Options (change) 4,728 5,048 3,550
Options (change) 3,805 4,050 3,240
Destination 745 745 835
Total Price $34,883 $38,693 $24,635
Total Invoice $30,791 $34,076 $23,481

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,148
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,339
Model Year200820082016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderElantra
TrimSportLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG24/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19215/45-17
Total Price$34,883$38,693$24,635
Adjustments for Features-1,100-4,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,783$34,593$24,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$810$0
Total Invoice$30,791$34,076$23,481
Adjustments for Features-971-3,6110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,820$30,465$23,481
Cost Above Minimum$0$645$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year200820082016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderElantra
TrimSportLimitedSport
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
Remote app  $25
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 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
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 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Media drive, small  $5
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,105$7,105$3,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$4,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-971-3,6110

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082016
ModelHighlanderElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length188.4 in179.1 in
Width75.2 in69.9 in
Height68.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.2,923 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 Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Pandora internet radio connectivity0No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested160071%
Total Not Requested65029%

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