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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: $10,429

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,839

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $9,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSonata
TrimSELimitedLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,845 $35,745 $22,895
Base Invoice $29,987 $32,635 $20,961
3.5L V6 1,155    
Floor mats 315 315  
Bodyside moldings 199 199  
Package 3     1,400
3.5L V6 1,054    
Floor mats 200 200  
Bodyside moldings 125 125  
Package 3     1,278
Options (change) 1,669 514 1,400
Options (change) 1,379 325 1,278
Destination 810 810 600
Total Price $35,324 $37,069 $24,895
Total Invoice $32,176 $33,770 $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: $6,789
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,021
Model Year201220122006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSonata
TrimSELimitedLX
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)245/65-17245/55-19225/50-17
Total Price$35,324$37,069$24,895
Adjustments for Features-3,640-4,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,684$32,454$24,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$770$0
Total Invoice$32,176$33,770$22,839
Adjustments for Features-3,316-4,2040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,860$29,566$22,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$706$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201220122006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSonata
TrimSELimitedLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$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 
Total Value of Features$5,615$6,590$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,640$4,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,316-4,2040

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122006
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 Weight4,045 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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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata LX

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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