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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: $32,440

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $10,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,456

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $7,082

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelHighlanderSonata
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,450 $30,550
Base Invoice $36,202 $28,674
Navigation system 2,655  
Automatic climate control, front 375  
Sunroof 850  
Cargo mat   95
Panoramic sunroof   1,000
Navigation system 2,211  
Automatic climate control, front 300  
Sunroof 680  
Cargo mat   77
Panoramic sunroof   910
Options (change) 3,880 1,095
Options (change) 3,191 987
Destination 745 795
Gas Tax -2,600 0
Total Price $42,475 $32,440
Total Invoice $37,538 $30,456

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,423
Model Year20082013
ModelHighlanderSonata
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine209hp V6 H159hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/25 MPG36/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19215/55-17
Total Price$42,475$32,440
Adjustments for Features-4,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,335$32,440
Total Invoice$37,538$30,456
Adjustments for Features-3,6590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,879$30,456

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082013
ModelHighlanderSonata
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Removable second-row console$200 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Total Value of Features$8,440$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6590

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082013
ModelHighlanderSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in110.0 in
Length188.4 in189.8 in
Width75.2 in72.2 in
Height68.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,508 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in34.6 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 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft316.4 ft3

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