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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: $32,485

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid   
Difference: $19,374

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,504

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid   
Difference: $16,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelHighlanderSonata
TrimHybrid Limited PlatinumHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,485 $25,850
Base Invoice $46,094 $24,434
Floor mats 225 100
Cargo net 49 50
All-weather floor mats 200 115
Ultimate Package   5,500
Cargo mat   95
Floor mats 140 80
Cargo net 32 41
All-weather floor mats 120 92
Ultimate Package   5,005
Cargo mat   77
Options (change) 474 5,860
Options (change) 292 5,295
Destination 900 775
Total Price $51,859 $32,485
Total Invoice $47,286 $30,504

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,684
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,858
Model Year20162012
ModelHighlanderSonata
TrimHybrid Limited PlatinumHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine231hp V6 H166hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/28 MPG34/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19215/55-17
Total Price$51,859$32,485
Adjustments for Features-8,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,169$32,485
Total Invoice$47,286$30,504
Adjustments for Features-7,9240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,362$30,504

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20162012
ModelHighlanderSonata
TrimHybrid Limited PlatinumHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Intercom$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Total Value of Features$11,365$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,9240

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20162012
ModelHighlanderSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in110.0 in
Length191.1 in189.8 in
Width75.8 in72.2 in
Height68.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,860 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in34.6 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 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
215/55VR17 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested400084%
Total Not Requested75016%

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