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Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,895

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $8,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,839

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $6,587

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSonata
TrimSportLimitedLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $22,895
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $20,961
Cold Weather Package 60    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Floor mats 185 275  
Sunroof 850 850  
Universal garage door opener 125    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Heated front seats   440  
Package 3     1,400
Cold Weather Package 48    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Floor mats 120 180  
Sunroof 680 680  
Universal garage door opener 100    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Heated front seats   352  
Package 3     1,278
Options (change) 3,085 1,565 1,400
Options (change) 2,440 1,212 1,278
Destination 745 745 600
Total Price $33,240 $35,210 $24,895
Total Invoice $29,426 $31,238 $22,839

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,560
Model Year200820082006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSonata
TrimSportLimitedLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6235hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/50-17
Total Price$33,240$35,210$24,895
Adjustments for Features-2,290-3,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,950$31,645$24,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$695$0
Total Invoice$29,426$31,238$22,839
Adjustments for Features-2,027-3,1630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,399$28,075$22,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$676$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year200820082006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSonata
TrimSportLimitedLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$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$3,965$5,240$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,290$3,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,027-3,1630

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Sonata features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082006
ModelHighlanderSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in107.4 in
Length188.4 in188.9 in
Width75.2 in72.1 in
Height68.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.4 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 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.3 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		95.4 ft316.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Sonata specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata LX

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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