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Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Tucson Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Tucson Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,240

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $8,973

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,838

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $6,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTucson
TrimSportLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $23,070
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $21,821
Cold Weather Package 60    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Satellite radio 449 449  
Running boards 649 649 395
Floor mats 185 275 150
Sunroof 850 850 950
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Heated front seats   440  
Cold Weather Package 48    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Satellite radio 359 359  
Running boards 425 425 356
Floor mats 120 180 121
Sunroof 680 680 865
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Heated front seats   352  
Options (change) 4,058 2,663 1,495
Options (change) 3,124 1,996 1,342
Destination 745 745 675
Total Price $34,213 $36,308 $25,240
Total Invoice $30,110 $32,022 $23,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Tucson

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Tucson Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,373
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,864
Model Year200820082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTucson
TrimSportLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6173hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/60-16
Total Price$34,213$36,308$25,240
Adjustments for Features-1,600-3,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,613$33,033$25,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$420$0
Total Invoice$30,110$32,022$23,838
Adjustments for Features-1,408-2,8880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,702$29,134$23,838
Cost Above Minimum$0$432$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year200820082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTucson
TrimSportLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
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 mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass $0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats $600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,140$5,815$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,600$3,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,408-2,8880

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20082008
ModelHighlanderTucson
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in103.5 in
Length188.4 in170.3 in
Width75.2 in70.7 in
Height68.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.3,241 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.2 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 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft365.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

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