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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: $34,320

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $5,798

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,213

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $3,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSanta Fe
TrimSportLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,519 $33,220 $27,275
Base Invoice $26,635 $29,897 $25,630
AWD 1,450 1,450 1,700
Towing Prep Package 220 220  
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Satellite radio 449 449  
Floor mats 185 275 125
Wiper de-icer 60    
Sunroof 850    
Universal garage door opener 125    
Running boards 649 649  
Extra Value Package 6 2,915    
Third-row seat 1,031    
Extra Value Package 8   3,400  
3.5L V6     1,950
Premium Package     2,050
Tubular side steps     395
AWD 1,305 1,305 1,581
Towing Prep Package 176 176  
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Satellite radio 359 359  
Floor mats 120 180 100
Wiper de-icer 48    
Sunroof 680    
Universal garage door opener 100    
Running boards 425 425  
Extra Value Package 6 2,624    
Third-row seat 825    
Extra Value Package 8   3,060  
3.5L V6     1,814
Premium Package     1,907
Tubular side steps     356
Options (change) 9,799 6,443 6,220
Options (change) 8,154 5,505 5,758
Destination 800 800 825
Total Price $40,118 $40,463 $34,320
Total Invoice $35,589 $36,202 $32,213

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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: $3,563
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,681
Model Year201020102012
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$40,118$40,463$34,320
Adjustments for Features-730-2,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,388$37,883$34,320
Cost Above Minimum$1,505$0$0
Total Invoice$35,589$36,202$32,213
Adjustments for Features-648-2,3080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,941$33,894$32,213
Cost Above Minimum$1,047$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year201020102012
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
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
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 automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400 
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 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats$600$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$6,280$8,130$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$730$2,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-648-2,3080

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20102012
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%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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%
Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

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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