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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: $27,255

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $9,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082019
ModelHighlanderHighlanderElantra
TrimSportLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $22,600
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Cold Weather Package 60    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Navigation system 2,530 2,505  
Sunroof 850 850  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Floor mats 185 275 125
Universal garage door opener 125    
Remote start 529 529  
Heated front seats   440  
Premium Package     2,250
7-speed automated manual     1,100
Illuminated door sill trim plates     250
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Cold Weather Package 48    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Navigation system 2,118 2,099  
Sunroof 680 680  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Floor mats 120 180 100
Universal garage door opener 100    
Remote start 380 380  
Heated front seats   352  
Premium Package     2,048
7-speed automated manual     1,034
Illuminated door sill trim plates     226
Options (change) 6,593 5,048 3,725
Options (change) 5,297 4,050 3,408
Destination 745 745 930
Total Price $36,748 $38,693 $27,255

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,988
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,501
Model Year200820082019
ModelHighlanderHighlanderElantra
TrimSportLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT5T5S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$36,748$38,693$27,255
Adjustments for Features-505-2,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,243$36,613$27,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$370$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year200820082019
ModelHighlanderHighlanderElantra
TrimSportLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Remote start via app  $75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
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 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
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 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $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
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats $600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $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 
Metal pedals  $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,855$6,430$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$505$2,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-444-1,8320

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082019
ModelHighlanderElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length188.4 in181.9 in
Width75.2 in70.9 in
Height68.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.3,131 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.7 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 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft314.4 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

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote climate control25No
Remote start via app75Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135066%
Total Not Requested70034%

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