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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: $28,245

Hyundai Tucson SEL Plus   
Difference: $9,469

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,105

Hyundai Tucson SEL Plus   
Difference: $6,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTucsonTucson
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSEL PlusLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,900 $40,450 $26,700 $29,425
Base Invoice $29,281 $36,202 $25,646 $27,926
Navigation system 2,505 2,655    
Floor mats 275   125 125
Satellite radio 449      
Heated front seats 440      
Power liftgate 400      
Automatic climate control, front   375    
Cargo cover   90 190 190
Illuminated door sill trim plates     250  
Navigation system 2,099 2,211    
Floor mats 180   100 100
Satellite radio 359      
Heated front seats 352      
Power liftgate 320      
Automatic climate control, front   300    
Cargo cover   72 153 153
Illuminated door sill trim plates     226  
Options (change) 4,069 3,120 565 315
Options (change) 3,310 2,583 479 253
Destination 745 745 980 980
Gas Tax 0 -2,600 0 0
Total Price $37,714 $41,715 $28,245 $30,720
Total Invoice $33,336 $36,930 $27,105 $29,159

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Tucson

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Tucson SEL Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,114
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,850
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTucsonTucson
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSEL PlusLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6209hp V6 H164hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT5CVTT6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/60-17245/45-19
Total Price$37,714$41,715$28,245$30,720
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-645-1,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,714$40,215$27,600$29,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,501$0$1,925
Total Invoice$33,336$36,930$27,105$29,159
Adjustments for Features0-1,328-619-1,134
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,336$35,602$26,486$28,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,266$0$1,539

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTucsonTucson
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSEL PlusLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
CVT $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate$350$350 $350
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100$100
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Removable second-row console$200$200  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Larger rear spoiler $200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Floor mats$75 $75$75
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$4,930$6,430$5,575$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$645$1,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,328-619-1,134

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20082018
ModelHighlanderTucson
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in105.1 in
Length188.4 in176.2 in
Width75.2 in72.8 in
Height68.1 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.2 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 ft331.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft331.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft361.9 ft3

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