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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: $28,545

Hyundai Tucson SEL Plus   
Difference: $11,452

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,372

Hyundai Tucson SEL Plus   
Difference: $8,941

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTucsonTucson
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSEL PlusLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,745 $44,370 $26,700 $29,425
Base Invoice $32,635 $40,598 $25,646 $27,926
Navigation system 2,650 2,650    
Bodyside moldings 199 199    
Cargo net 49 49 50 50
Floor mats 315 315 125 125
Roof rack crossbars 229 229 250 250
Cargo cover     190 190
Illuminated door sill trim plates     250  
Navigation system 2,359 2,359    
Bodyside moldings 125 125    
Cargo net 34 34 41 41
Floor mats 200 200 100 100
Roof rack crossbars 150 150 226 226
Cargo cover     153 153
Illuminated door sill trim plates     226  
Options (change) 3,442 3,442 865 615
Options (change) 2,868 2,868 746 520
Destination 810 810 980 980
Total Price $39,997 $48,622 $28,545 $31,020
Total Invoice $36,313 $44,276 $27,372 $29,426

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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: $10,772
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,324
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTucsonTucson
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSEL PlusLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6245hp 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$39,997$48,622$28,545$31,020
Adjustments for Features-680-2,5300-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,317$46,092$28,545$30,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,775$0$1,925
Total Invoice$36,313$44,276$27,372$29,426
Adjustments for Features-617-2,3040-522
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,696$41,972$27,372$28,904
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,276$0$1,532

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year2012201220182018
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 cover$75 $75$75
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 automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $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
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $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$5,805$7,655$5,125$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$680$2,530$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-617-2,3040-522

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20122018
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 Weight3,947 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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