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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: $40,980

Hyundai Santa Fe SE   
Difference: $458

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,682

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelHighlanderSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimLimitedSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,745 $30,400 $34,500
Base Invoice $32,635 $28,960 $32,465
Towing Prep Package 220    
AWD 1,450 1,750 1,750
Navigation system 2,650    
Bodyside moldings 199    
Cargo net 49 50 50
Floor mats 315 135 135
Premium Package   3,750  
Ultimate Package   3,800  
Rear bumper protector   50 50
Cargo cover   150 150
Ultimate Package     4,650
Towing Prep Package 195    
AWD 1,324 1,643 1,625
Navigation system 2,359    
Bodyside moldings 125    
Cargo net 34 41 41
Floor mats 200 107 107
Premium Package   3,413  
Ultimate Package   3,458  
Rear bumper protector   41 41
Cargo cover   121 121
Ultimate Package     4,232
Options (change) 4,883 9,685 6,785
Options (change) 4,237 8,824 6,167
Destination 810 895 895
Total Price $41,438 $40,980 $42,180
Total Invoice $37,682 $38,679 $39,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,543
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $971
Model Year201220162016
ModelHighlanderSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimLimitedSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$41,438$40,980$42,180
Adjustments for Features0-2,085-2,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,438$38,895$39,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$450
Total Invoice$37,682$38,679$39,527
Adjustments for Features0-1,968-2,657
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,682$36,711$36,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$159

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year201220162016
ModelHighlanderSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimLimitedSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app $25$25
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Removable second-row console$200  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Stowable center seat, second row$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$5,240$7,325$8,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,085$2,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,968-2,657

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20122016
ModelHighlanderSanta Fe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in110.2 in
Length188.4 in193.1 in
Width75.2 in74.2 in
Height68.1 in66.5 in
Curb Weight4,266 lb.4,098 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in41.3 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in35.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in44.1 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in31.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft340.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft380.0 ft3

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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 SE

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
235/55HR19 tires400No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested242570%
Total Not Requested102530%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Dimension, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested80023%
Total Not Requested270077%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested80017%
Total Not Requested385083%

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