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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: $29,050

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $7,898

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,120

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $6,513

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSonata
TrimSELimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,560 $37,950 $24,550
Base Invoice $31,553 $34,649 $22,959
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL 1,015    
Floor mats 280 280 90
Bodyside moldings 199 199  
Cargo net 49 49 50
Cargo mat     90
Bluetooth cell phone link     325
Navigation system     1,250
3.3L V6     2,000
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL 903    
Floor mats 175 175 73
Bodyside moldings 125 125  
Cargo net 32 32 41
Cargo mat     73
Bluetooth cell phone link     292
Navigation system     1,137
3.3L V6     1,850
Options (change) 1,543 528 3,805
Options (change) 1,235 332 3,466
Destination 845 845 695
Total Price $36,948 $39,323 $29,050
Total Invoice $33,633 $35,826 $27,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,333
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,268
Model Year201320132009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSonata
TrimSELimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6249hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19215/55-17
Total Price$36,948$39,323$29,050
Adjustments for Features-3,565-4,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,383$34,808$29,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$0
Total Invoice$33,633$35,826$27,120
Adjustments for Features-3,245-4,1130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,388$31,713$27,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,325$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201320132009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSonata
TrimSELimitedLimited
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 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$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 bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
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 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$5,890$6,840$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,565$4,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,245-4,1130

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20132009
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.3,494 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
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 audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

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