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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: $23,870

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $10,348

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,064

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $9,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderTucson
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,845 $35,745 $38,715 $44,370 $22,245
Base Invoice $29,987 $32,635 $35,617 $40,598 $20,577
Floor mats 315 315 315 315 125
Cargo net 49 49 49 49  
Bodyside moldings 199 199 199 199  
Wiper de-icer     60    
Leather Package     2,305    
Sunroof         900
Floor mats 200 200 200 200 77
Cargo net 34 34 34 34  
Bodyside moldings 125 125 125 125  
Wiper de-icer     53    
Leather Package     2,121    
Sunroof         810
Options (change) 563 563 2,928 563 1,025
Options (change) 359 359 2,533 359 887
Destination 810 810 810 810 600
Total Price $34,218 $37,118 $42,453 $45,743 $23,870
Total Invoice $31,156 $33,804 $38,960 $41,767 $22,064

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Tucson

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Tucson Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,173
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,201
Model Year20122012201220122006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderTucson
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine187hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H173hp V6
TransmissionT6T5CVTCVTT4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19235/60-16
Total Price$34,218$37,118$42,453$45,743$23,870
Adjustments for Features-3,175-4,050-4,550-5,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,043$33,068$37,903$39,868$23,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,025$6,860$8,825$0
Total Invoice$31,156$33,804$38,960$41,767$22,064
Adjustments for Features-2,891-3,688-4,176-5,3640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,265$30,116$34,784$36,403$22,064
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,851$6,519$8,138$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20122012201220122006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderTucson
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
CVT  $1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $900
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 $350 
Proximity key $250 $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  $75
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Removable second-row console$200$200$200$200 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 $150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Skid plate (one)    $50
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
Cassette player    $50
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Tachometer$75$75  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat    $150
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$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$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150$150 
Total Value of Features$6,150$7,025$7,525$8,850$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,175$4,050$4,550$5,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,891-3,688-4,176-5,3640

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20122006
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 Weight3,947 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 Hybrid

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested215086%
Total Not Requested35014%

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