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Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Kona Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Kona Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,490

Hyundai Kona Ultimate   
Difference: $7,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderKona
TrimSportLimitedUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $28,150
Cold Weather Package 60    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Navigation system 2,530 2,505  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Floor mats 185 275 155
Universal garage door opener 125    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Sunroof 850 850  
Remote start 529 529  
Heated front seats   440  
Cold Weather Package 48    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Navigation system 2,118 2,099  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Floor mats 120 180 0
Universal garage door opener 100    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Sunroof 680 680  
Remote start 380 380  
Heated front seats   352  
Options (change) 6,593 5,048 155
Options (change) 5,297 4,050 0
Destination 745 745 1,185
Total Price $36,748 $38,693 $29,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Kona

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Kona Ultimate
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,303
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,261
Model Year200820082021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderKona
TrimSportLimitedUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionT5T5S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG28/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/45-18
Total Price$36,748$38,693$29,490
Adjustments for Features0-1,575-4,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,748$37,118$25,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$370$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year200820082021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderKona
TrimSportLimitedUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key $250$250
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Cornering lights  $50
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,755$5,330$7,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575$4,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,387-163

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year20082021
ModelHighlanderKona
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in102.4 in
Length188.4 in164.0 in
Width75.2 in70.9 in
Height68.1 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in34.6 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 ft319.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft319.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft345.8 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%

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