Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Hyundai Santa Fe 2008

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,900

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $4,802

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,719

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $3,324

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSanta Fe
TrimSELimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,845 $35,745 $28,220
Base Invoice $29,987 $32,635 $26,495
3.5L V6 1,155    
Bodyside moldings 199 199  
Cargo net 49 49 50
Floor mats 315 315 135
Roof rack crossbars 229 229 195
Navigation system 2,650 2,650 200
AWD 1,450 1,450 1,700
Touring Package     3,350
Bluetooth cell phone link     325
3.5L V6 1,054    
Bodyside moldings 125 125  
Cargo net 34 34 41
Floor mats 200 200 107
Roof rack crossbars 150 150 176
Navigation system 2,359 2,359 186
AWD 1,324 1,324 1,581
Touring Package     3,116
Bluetooth cell phone link     292
Options (change) 6,047 4,892 5,955
Options (change) 5,246 4,192 5,499
Destination 810 810 725
Total Price $39,702 $41,447 $34,900
Total Invoice $36,043 $37,637 $32,719

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Toyota Highlander dealer quotes or Hyundai Santa Fe dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,662
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,289
Model Year201220122008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSanta Fe
TrimSELimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6242hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/22 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19235/60-18
Total Price$39,702$41,447$34,900
Adjustments for Features-1,140-2,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,562$39,232$34,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$0
Total Invoice$36,043$37,637$32,719
Adjustments for Features-1,035-2,0110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,008$35,626$32,719
Cost Above Minimum$0$618$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year201220122008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSanta Fe
TrimSELimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate$350$350 
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 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 $150
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Surround sound  $250
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
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 
Total Value of Features$5,940$7,015$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,140$2,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,035-2,0110

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20122008
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 Weight4,266 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

Return to top

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 air vents with manual controls50Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Transmission cooler0No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested115051%
Total Not Requested110049%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Toyota models.