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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: $25,565

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $11,017

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,130

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $9,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderTucson
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,560 $37,950 $40,170 $46,370 $23,070
Base Invoice $31,553 $34,649 $36,956 $42,428 $21,821
Running boards 649 649 649 649 395
Floor mats 280 280 280 280 150
Cargo net 49 49 49 49  
Bodyside moldings 199 199 199 199  
Leather Package     2,280    
Bluetooth cell phone link         325
Sunroof         950
Running boards 425 425 425 425 356
Floor mats 175 175 175 175 121
Cargo net 32 32 32 32  
Bodyside moldings 125 125 125 125  
Leather Package     2,099    
Bluetooth cell phone link         292
Sunroof         865
Options (change) 1,177 1,177 3,457 1,177 1,820
Options (change) 757 757 2,856 757 1,634
Destination 845 845 845 845 675
Total Price $36,582 $39,972 $44,472 $48,392 $25,565
Total Invoice $33,155 $36,251 $40,657 $44,030 $24,130

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Tucson

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Tucson Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,252
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,519
Model Year20132013201320132008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderTucson
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H173hp V6
TransmissionT5T5CVTCVTT4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 6?, 9200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19235/60-16
Total Price$36,582$39,972$44,472$48,392$25,565
Adjustments for Features-2,765-4,715-5,140-6,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,817$35,257$39,332$41,827$25,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,440$5,515$8,010$0
Total Invoice$33,155$36,251$40,657$44,030$24,130
Adjustments for Features-2,506-4,276-4,699-5,9730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,649$31,975$35,958$38,057$24,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,326$5,309$7,408$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20132013201320132008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderTucson
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$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 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
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 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  $75
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Removable second-row console$200$200$200$200 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 $125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100
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 
App support $0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0 
HD radio $50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100 
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 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25 
Tachometer$75$75  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 $100 
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$6,115$8,065$8,490$9,915$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,765$4,715$5,140$6,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,506-4,276-4,699-5,9730

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20132008
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested215077%
Total Not Requested65023%

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