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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: $32,835

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid   
Difference: $17,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelHighlanderSonata
TrimHybrid PlatinumHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,250 $25,850
Floor mats 229 100
Cargo net 49 50
All-weather floor mats 249 115
Remote start 499 350
Ultimate Package   5,500
Cargo mat   95
Floor mats 139 80
Cargo net 35 41
All-weather floor mats 145 92
Remote start 320 316
Ultimate Package   5,005
Cargo mat   77
Options (change) 1,026 6,210
Options (change) 639 5,611
Destination 1,175 775
Total Price $50,451 $32,835

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,526
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,297
Model Year20202012
ModelHighlanderSonata
TrimHybrid PlatinumHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4 H166hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)36/35 MPG34/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20215/55-17
Total Price$50,451$32,835
Adjustments for Features-8,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,361$32,835

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20202012
ModelHighlanderSonata
TrimHybrid PlatinumHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Perimeter scan$25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera $200
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 cover$75 
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$10,965$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2910

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20202012
ModelHighlanderSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.0 in
Length194.9 in189.8 in
Width76.0 in72.2 in
Height68.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,330 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 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
16.0 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
48.4 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.3 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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