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Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,930

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $7,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,296

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $5,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSanta Fe
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $40,450 $24,395
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $36,202 $22,858
Cold Weather Package 60      
Leather seating surfaces 1,490      
Floor mats 185 275    
Sunroof 850 850 850 850
Automatic climate control, front 375   375  
Universal garage door opener 125      
Heated front seats   440    
Cargo cover     90  
Cargo mat       85
Cold Weather Package 48      
Leather seating surfaces 1,192      
Floor mats 120 180    
Sunroof 680 680 680 784
Automatic climate control, front 300   300  
Universal garage door opener 100      
Heated front seats   352    
Cargo cover     72  
Cargo mat       54
Options (change) 3,085 1,565 1,315 935
Options (change) 2,440 1,212 1,052 838
Destination 745 745 745 600
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,600 0
Total Price $33,240 $35,210 $39,910 $25,930
Total Invoice $29,426 $31,238 $35,399 $24,296

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,284
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSanta Fe
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6209hp V6 H200hp V6
TransmissionT5T5CVTT5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6218, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19225/70-16
Total Price$33,240$35,210$39,910$25,930
Adjustments for Features-2,085-3,360-5,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,155$31,850$34,525$25,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$695$3,370$0
Total Invoice$29,426$31,238$35,399$24,296
Adjustments for Features-1,846-2,981-4,7760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,580$28,257$30,623$24,296
Cost Above Minimum$0$677$3,043$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year2008200820082006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSanta Fe
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 $1000
CVT  $1000 
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350 
Proximity key $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Removable second-row console$200$200$200 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Larger rear spoiler$200 $200 
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 $75
Folding third row seats $600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$4,050$5,325$7,350$1,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,085$3,360$5,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,846-2,981-4,7760

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20082006
ModelHighlanderSanta Fe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in103.1 in
Length188.4 in177.2 in
Width75.2 in72.7 in
Height68.1 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.8 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 ft330.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft330.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft377.7 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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