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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: $9,439

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,120

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $8,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSonata
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,315 $40,915 $43,530 $24,550
Base Invoice $34,069 $37,356 $39,744 $22,959
Floor mats 225 225 225 90
Cargo net 49 49 49 50
Cargo mat       90
Bluetooth cell phone link       325
Navigation system       1,250
3.3L V6       2,000
Floor mats 140 140 140 73
Cargo net 32 32 32 41
Cargo mat       73
Bluetooth cell phone link       292
Navigation system       1,137
3.3L V6       1,850
Options (change) 274 274 274 3,805
Options (change) 172 172 172 3,466
Destination 900 900 900 695
Total Price $38,489 $42,089 $44,704 $29,050
Total Invoice $35,141 $38,428 $40,816 $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: $4,689
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,684
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSonata
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6249hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12825, 12360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19215/55-17
Total Price$38,489$42,089$44,704$29,050
Adjustments for Features-4,750-6,525-8,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,739$35,564$36,029$29,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$2,290$0
Total Invoice$35,141$38,428$40,816$27,120
Adjustments for Features-4,337-5,957-7,9210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,804$32,471$32,895$27,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,667$2,091$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2016201620162009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSonata
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Compass   $0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600 
Total Value of Features$8,150$9,925$12,075$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,750$6,525$8,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,337-5,957-7,9210

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20162009
ModelHighlanderSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in107.4 in
Length191.1 in188.9 in
Width75.8 in72.1 in
Height68.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,233 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in37.4 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft316.3 ft3

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