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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: $29,775

Hyundai Kona Ultimate   
Difference: $8,574

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,442

Hyundai Kona Ultimate   
Difference: $6,484

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderKona
TrimSELimitedUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,560 $37,950 $27,400
Base Invoice $31,553 $34,649 $26,170
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL 1,015    
AWD 1,450 1,450 1,300
Bodyside moldings 199 199  
Floor mats 280 280 125
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL 903    
AWD 1,325 1,325 1,222
Bodyside moldings 125 125  
Floor mats 175 175 100
Options (change) 2,944 1,929 1,425
Options (change) 2,528 1,625 1,322
Destination 845 845 950
Total Price $38,349 $40,724 $29,775
Total Invoice $34,926 $37,119 $28,442

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Kona

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Kona Ultimate
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,744
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,557
Model Year201320132018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderKona
TrimSELimitedUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionT5T5S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/22 MPG26/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19235/45-18
Total Price$38,349$40,724$29,775
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,349$39,774$27,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$0
Total Invoice$34,926$37,119$28,442
Adjustments for Features0-866-2,073
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,926$36,253$26,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,327$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year201320132018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderKona
TrimSELimitedUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start via app  $75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
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 prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
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 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
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
Total Value of Features$6,180$7,130$8,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-866-2,073

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year20132018
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 Weight4,266 lb.3,256 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 SE

Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL
FeatureValueRequested?
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested97572%
Total Not Requested37528%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Kona Ultimate

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

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