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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: $28,790

Hyundai Tucson Sport   
Difference: $11,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderTucson
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,315 $40,915 $43,530 $25,150
AWD 1,460 1,460 1,460 1,400
Cargo net 49 49 49 50
Floor mats 225 225 225 125
Class II trailer hitch 699 699 699 350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       295
Cargo cover       190
Illuminated door sill trim plates       250
AWD 1,333 1,333 1,333 1,316
Cargo net 32 32 32 41
Floor mats 140 140 140 100
Class II trailer hitch 480 480 480 316
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       266
Cargo cover       153
Illuminated door sill trim plates       226
Options (change) 2,433 2,433 2,433 2,660
Options (change) 1,985 1,985 1,985 2,418
Destination 900 900 900 980
Total Price $40,648 $44,248 $46,863 $28,790

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Tucson

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Tucson Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,668
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,747
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderTucson
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6181hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG21/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12825, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/45-19
Total Price$40,648$44,248$46,863$28,790
Adjustments for Features-4,190-5,965-8,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,458$38,283$38,748$28,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$2,290$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year2016201620162018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderTucson
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable   $100
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Intercom$25$25$25 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Compass   $0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Stain-resistant fabric   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Total Value of Features$9,540$11,315$13,465$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,190$5,965$8,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,809-5,425-7,3820

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20162018
ModelHighlanderTucson
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in105.1 in
Length191.1 in176.2 in
Width75.8 in72.8 in
Height68.1 in64.8 in
Curb Weight4,454 lb.3,627 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in38.2 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft331.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft331.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft361.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Tucson Sport

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested17564%
Total Not Requested10036%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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