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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: $23,945

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $13,229

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,820

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $11,117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderElantra
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,040 $39,640 $42,130 $20,595
Base Invoice $32,905 $36,191 $38,465 $19,727
Floor mats 225 225 225 95
Cargo net 49 49 49 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       250
Technology Package       2,100
Cargo mat       80
Floor mats 140 140 140 76
Cargo net 32 32 32 41
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       226
Technology Package       1,911
Cargo mat       64
Options (change) 274 274 274 2,575
Options (change) 172 172 172 2,318
Destination 860 860 860 775
Total Price $37,174 $40,774 $43,264 $23,945
Total Invoice $33,937 $37,223 $39,497 $22,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,304
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,621
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderElantra
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6148hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12825, 12360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19215/45-17
Total Price$37,174$40,774$43,264$23,945
Adjustments for Features-4,925-6,700-8,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,249$34,074$34,514$23,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$2,265$0
Total Invoice$33,937$37,223$39,497$22,820
Adjustments for Features-4,496-6,116-7,9880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,441$31,107$31,509$22,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,666$2,068$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2014201420142012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderElantra
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600 
Total Value of Features$8,025$9,800$11,850$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,925$6,700$8,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,496-6,116-7,9880

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20142012
ModelHighlanderElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in178.3 in
Width75.8 in69.9 in
Height68.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,233 lb.2,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in33.1 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%

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