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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: $35,700

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $4,293

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,464

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $1,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSanta Fe
TrimSportLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $28,845
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $27,076
Cold Weather Package 60    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 585 585  
Third-row seat 1,090    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Satellite radio 449 449  
Floor mats 185 275 135
Universal garage door opener 125    
Sunroof 850 850  
Navigation system 2,530 2,505 200
Running boards 649 649  
AWD 1,450 1,450 1,700
Heated front seats   440  
Touring Package     3,350
Bluetooth cell phone link     325
Tubular side steps     395
Cold Weather Package 48    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 468 468  
Third-row seat 872    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Satellite radio 359 359  
Floor mats 120 180 107
Universal garage door opener 100    
Sunroof 680 680  
Navigation system 2,118 2,099 186
Running boards 425 425  
AWD 1,290 1,290 1,581
Heated front seats   352  
Touring Package     3,116
Bluetooth cell phone link     292
Tubular side steps     356
Options (change) 9,838 7,203 6,105
Options (change) 7,972 5,853 5,638
Destination 745 745 750
Total Price $39,993 $40,848 $35,700
Total Invoice $34,958 $35,879 $33,464

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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: $3,178
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $519
Model Year200820082009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSanta Fe
TrimSportLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6242hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/60-18
Total Price$39,993$40,848$35,700
Adjustments for Features-1,115-1,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,878$38,958$35,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$80$0
Total Invoice$34,958$35,879$33,464
Adjustments for Features-975-1,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,983$34,219$33,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$236$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year200820082009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSanta Fe
TrimSportLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
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 rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards$350$350 
Tubular side steps  $350
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,590$7,365$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,115$1,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-975-1,6600

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20082009
ModelHighlanderSanta Fe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length188.4 in184.1 in
Width75.2 in74.4 in
Height68.1 in67.9 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.4,022 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in34.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in44.6 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft334.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft378.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
AC power outlet100No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Total Requested105047%
Total Not Requested120053%

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