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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: $15,249

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,839

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $13,829

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSonata
TrimXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,920 $40,090 $42,080 $45,200 $22,895
Base Invoice $35,534 $36,602 $38,419 $41,268 $20,961
Floor mats 229 229 229 229  
Package 3         1,400
Floor mats 139 139 139 139  
Package 3         1,278
Options (change) 229 229 229 229 1,400
Options (change) 139 139 139 139 1,278
Destination 995 995 995 995 600
Total Price $40,144 $41,314 $43,304 $46,424 $24,895
Total Invoice $36,668 $37,736 $39,553 $42,402 $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: $6,884
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,188
Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSonata
TrimXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6235hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19225/50-17
Total Price$40,144$41,314$43,304$46,424$24,895
Adjustments for Features-8,365-8,365-9,190-10,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,779$32,949$34,114$35,859$24,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,170$2,335$4,080$0
Total Invoice$36,668$37,736$39,553$42,402$22,839
Adjustments for Features-7,641-7,641-8,394-9,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,027$30,095$31,159$32,752$22,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,068$2,132$3,725$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSonata
TrimXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600 
Cruise control    $150
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan   $25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25$25 
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Compass    $0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats   $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   $350
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$11,665$11,665$12,490$13,865$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,365$8,365$9,190$10,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,641-7,641-8,394-9,6500

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20182006
ModelHighlanderSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in107.4 in
Length192.5 in188.9 in
Width75.8 in72.1 in
Height68.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,370 lb.3,458 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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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata LX

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

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