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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: $34,260

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $5,016

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,150

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $3,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSanta Fe
TrimSELimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,560 $37,950 $27,195
Base Invoice $31,553 $34,649 $25,556
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL 1,015    
Bodyside moldings 199 199  
Roof rack crossbars 229 229  
Cargo net 49 49 50
Floor mats 280 280 125
Running boards 649 649  
AWD 1,450 1,450 1,700
Premium Package     2,050
3.5L V6     1,950
Tubular side steps     395
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL 903    
Bodyside moldings 125 125  
Roof rack crossbars 150 150  
Cargo net 32 32 41
Floor mats 175 175 100
Running boards 425 425  
AWD 1,325 1,325 1,581
Premium Package     1,907
3.5L V6     1,814
Tubular side steps     356
Options (change) 3,871 2,856 6,270
Options (change) 3,135 2,232 5,799
Destination 845 845 795
Total Price $39,276 $41,651 $34,260
Total Invoice $35,533 $37,726 $32,150

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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: $3,361
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,886
Model Year201320132011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSanta Fe
TrimSELimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/22 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19235/60-18
Total Price$39,276$41,651$34,260
Adjustments for Features-1,655-2,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,621$39,046$34,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$0
Total Invoice$35,533$37,726$32,150
Adjustments for Features-1,497-2,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,036$35,366$32,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,330$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year201320132011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSanta Fe
TrimSELimitedLimited
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$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 
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 
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
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$400 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Tubular side steps  $350
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
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$6,780$7,730$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,655$2,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,497-2,3600

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20132011
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.4,054 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 SE

Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL
FeatureValueRequested?
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
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)125No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested100082%
Total Not Requested22518%

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