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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: $31,950

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $7,133

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,228

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $4,509

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTucson
TrimSportLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $26,450
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $25,121
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
AWD 1,450 1,450 1,500
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Satellite radio 449 449  
Floor mats 185 275 110
Remote start 529 529 350
Universal garage door opener 125    
Wiper de-icer 60    
Sunroof 850    
Extra Value Package 6 2,475    
Third-row seat 1,090    
Extra Value Package 8   3,280  
Technology Package     2,550
Cargo mat     95
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
AWD 1,305 1,305 1,411
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Satellite radio 359 359  
Floor mats 120 180 88
Remote start 380 380 316
Universal garage door opener 100    
Wiper de-icer 48    
Sunroof 680    
Extra Value Package 6 2,228    
Third-row seat 872    
Extra Value Package 8   2,952  
Technology Package     2,321
Cargo mat     76
Options (change) 9,078 5,983 4,605
Options (change) 7,584 5,176 4,212
Destination 745 745 895
Total Price $39,083 $39,798 $31,950
Total Invoice $34,737 $35,683 $30,228

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Tucson

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Tucson Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,108
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,895
Model Year200920092015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTucson
TrimSportLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6182hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/55-18
Total Price$39,083$39,798$31,950
Adjustments for Features-90-1,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,993$38,058$31,950
Cost Above Minimum$935$0$0
Total Invoice$34,737$35,683$30,228
Adjustments for Features-80-1,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,657$34,123$30,228
Cost Above Minimum$534$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year200920092015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTucson
TrimSportLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,540$8,190$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$90$1,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-80-1,5600

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20092015
ModelHighlanderTucson
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in103.9 in
Length188.4 in173.2 in
Width75.2 in71.7 in
Height68.1 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.3,439 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.7 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 ft325.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft325.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft355.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Tucson Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70030%
Total Not Requested165070%

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