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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: $20,580

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $13,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,642

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $11,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderElantra
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,845 $35,745 $38,715 $44,370 $17,845
Base Invoice $29,987 $32,635 $35,617 $40,598 $17,113
Floor mats 315 315 315 315 85
Wiper de-icer     60    
Leather Package     2,305    
Sunroof         1,150
Cargo mat         80
Bluetooth cell phone link         325
Rear spoiler         375
Floor mats 200 200 200 200 68
Wiper de-icer     53    
Leather Package     2,121    
Sunroof         1,047
Cargo mat         64
Bluetooth cell phone link         292
Rear spoiler         338
Options (change) 315 315 2,680 315 2,015
Options (change) 200 200 2,374 200 1,809
Destination 810 810 810 810 720
Total Price $33,970 $36,870 $42,205 $45,495 $20,580
Total Invoice $30,997 $33,645 $38,801 $41,608 $19,642

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,254
Model Year20122012201220122010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderElantra
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine187hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H138hp I4
TransmissionT6T5CVTCVTA4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19205/55-16
Total Price$33,970$36,870$42,205$45,495$20,580
Adjustments for Features-5,590-6,565-6,965-8,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,380$30,305$35,240$37,105$20,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,925$6,860$8,725$0
Total Invoice$30,997$33,645$38,801$41,608$19,642
Adjustments for Features-5,101-5,991-6,403-7,6730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,896$27,654$32,398$33,935$19,642
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,758$6,502$8,039$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122012201220122010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderElantra
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
CVT  $1000$1000 
4-speed automatic    $800
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 $350 
Proximity key $250 $250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Removable second-row console$200$200$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 $150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 $100 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$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$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150$150 
Total Value of Features$7,090$8,065$8,465$9,890$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,590$6,565$6,965$8,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,101-5,991-6,403-7,6730

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122010
ModelHighlanderElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in104.3 in
Length188.4 in177.4 in
Width75.2 in69.9 in
Height68.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,947 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in54.0 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested125050%
Total Not Requested125050%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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