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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: $21,535

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $13,639

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,630

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $11,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderElantra
TrimSELimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,845 $35,745 $20,250
Base Invoice $29,987 $32,635 $19,406
3.5L V6 1,155    
Cargo net 49 49 50
Floor mats 315 315 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     275
3.5L V6 1,054    
Cargo net 34 34 41
Floor mats 200 200 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     248
Options (change) 1,519 364 450
Options (change) 1,288 234 389
Destination 810 810 835
Total Price $35,174 $36,919 $21,535
Total Invoice $32,085 $33,679 $20,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,964
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,278
Model Year201220122016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderElantra
TrimSELimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19215/45-17
Total Price$35,174$36,919$21,535
Adjustments for Features-5,675-6,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,499$30,169$21,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$0
Total Invoice$32,085$33,679$20,630
Adjustments for Features-5,177-6,1580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,908$27,521$20,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$613$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year201220122016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderElantra
TrimSELimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250
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 
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 automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Media drive, small  $5
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
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$600 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
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
Total Value of Features$6,730$7,805$1,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,675$6,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,177-6,1580

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122016
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 Weight4,045 lb.2,890 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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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra specs.

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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