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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: $41,667

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $593

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,832

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $2,253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelHighlanderSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimLimitedSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,745 $38,850 $39,550
Base Invoice $32,635 $36,894 $37,156
AWD 1,450 1,750 1,750
Towing Prep Package 220    
Navigation system 2,650    
Bodyside moldings 199    
Cargo net 49 50 50
Floor mats 315 150 150
Roof rack crossbars 229 250 250
Rear bumper protector   70 70
Cargo cover   190 190
AWD 1,324 1,643 1,626
Towing Prep Package 195    
Navigation system 2,359    
Bodyside moldings 125    
Cargo net 34 41 41
Floor mats 200 121 121
Roof rack crossbars 150 226 226
Rear bumper protector   57 57
Cargo cover   153 153
Options (change) 5,112 2,460 2,460
Options (change) 4,387 2,241 2,224
Destination 810 950 950
Total Price $41,667 $42,260 $42,960
Total Invoice $37,832 $40,085 $40,330

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,442
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $626
Model Year201220182018
ModelHighlanderSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimLimitedSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
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?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$41,667$42,260$42,960
Adjustments for Features0-3,035-3,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,667$39,225$39,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$700
Total Invoice$37,832$40,085$40,330
Adjustments for Features0-2,879-2,849
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,832$37,206$37,481
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year201220182018
ModelHighlanderSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimLimitedSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
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
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras $500$500
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
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 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Surround sound $250$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
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
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$5,440$8,475$8,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,035$3,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,879-2,849

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20122018
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.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.9 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 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in40.4 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 in30.9 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 Ultimate

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested2520%
Total Not Requested10080%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Ultimate

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested2520%
Total Not Requested10080%

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