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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: $34,210

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $4,328

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,109

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $1,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSanta Fe
TrimSportLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $27,195
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $25,556
Towing Prep Package 220 220  
Cold Weather Package 60    
Navigation system 2,530 2,505  
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Satellite radio 449 449  
Floor mats 185 275 125
Sunroof 850 850  
Universal garage door opener 125    
Running boards 649 649  
AWD 1,450 1,450 1,700
Heated front seats   440  
3.5L V6     1,950
Premium Package     2,050
Tubular side steps     395
Towing Prep Package 176 176  
Cold Weather Package 48    
Navigation system 2,118 2,099  
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Satellite radio 359 359  
Floor mats 120 180 100
Sunroof 680 680  
Universal garage door opener 100    
Running boards 425 425  
AWD 1,290 1,290 1,581
Heated front seats   352  
3.5L V6     1,814
Premium Package     1,907
Tubular side steps     356
Options (change) 8,383 6,838 6,220
Options (change) 6,808 5,561 5,758
Destination 745 745 795
Total Price $38,538 $40,483 $34,210
Total Invoice $33,794 $35,587 $32,109

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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: $3,923
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,330
Model Year200820082011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSanta Fe
TrimSportLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/60-18
Total Price$38,538$40,483$34,210
Adjustments for Features-405-1,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,133$38,503$34,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$370$0
Total Invoice$33,794$35,587$32,109
Adjustments for Features-355-1,7410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,439$33,846$32,109
Cost Above Minimum$0$407$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year200820082011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSanta Fe
TrimSportLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
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 
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 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
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
Running boards$350$350 
Tubular side steps  $350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
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
Folding third row seats $600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $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$5,930$7,505$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$405$1,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-355-1,7410

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20082011
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.4,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.0 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 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 ft334.2 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

Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested112592%
Total Not Requested1008%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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