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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: $25,515

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $15,616

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,109

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $13,221

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820182009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderTucson
TrimXLEHybrid XLESELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,920 $41,730 $40,090 $42,080 $45,160 $45,200 $48,280 $22,670
Base Invoice $35,534 $38,100 $36,602 $38,419 $41,231 $41,268 $44,080 $21,447
Floor mats 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 150
Rear bumper protector 139 139 139 139 139 139 139  
Running boards 599 599 599 599 599 599 599 395
Cargo cover 249 249 249          
2.7L V6               1,250
Bluetooth cell phone link               325
Floor mats 139 139 139 139 139 139 139 121
Rear bumper protector 99 99 99 99 99 99 99  
Running boards 399 399 399 399 399 399 399 356
Cargo cover 164 164 164          
2.7L V6               1,168
Bluetooth cell phone link               292
Options (change) 1,216 1,216 1,216 967 967 967 967 2,120
Options (change) 801 801 801 637 637 637 637 1,937
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 725
Total Price $41,131 $43,941 $42,301 $44,042 $47,122 $47,162 $50,242 $25,515
Total Invoice $37,330 $39,896 $38,398 $40,051 $42,863 $42,900 $45,712 $24,109

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Tucson

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Tucson Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,016
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,323
Model Year20182018201820182018201820182009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderTucson
TrimXLEHybrid XLESELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6257hp V6 H295hp V6295hp V6257hp V6 H295hp V6257hp V6 H173hp V6
TransmissionT8CVTT8T8CVTT8CVTT4
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWDAWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19235/60-16
Total Price$41,131$43,941$42,301$44,042$47,122$47,162$50,242$25,515
Adjustments for Features-7,600-8,875-7,750-8,850-10,200-10,225-11,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,531$35,066$34,551$35,192$36,922$36,937$38,667$25,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,535$1,020$1,661$3,391$3,406$5,136$0
Total Invoice$37,330$39,896$38,398$40,051$42,863$42,900$45,712$24,109
Adjustments for Features-6,898-8,058-7,035-8,048-9,278-9,301-10,5310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,432$31,838$31,363$32,003$33,585$33,599$35,181$24,109
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,406$931$1,571$3,153$3,167$4,749$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20182018201820182018201820182009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderTucson
TrimXLEHybrid XLESELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300 $1300  
CVT $1000  $1000 $1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $900
FWD$0 $0$0 $0 $0
AWD $1700  $1700 $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600$600$600$600 
Cruise control       $150
Heated steering wheel     $100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual       $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras     $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan     $25$25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags       $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation       $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers     $175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       $25
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Skid plate (one)       $50
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash       $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600$600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights       $25
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  $25 $25 
Tachometer$75 $75$75 $75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 $75$75$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats     $200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat       $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat       $50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat       $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350     $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600$600$600 
Machined alloy wheels  $350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0     
Total Value of Features$11,225$12,500$11,375$12,475$13,825$13,850$15,200$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,600$8,875$7,750$8,850$10,200$10,225$11,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,898-8,058-7,035-8,048-9,278-9,301-10,5310

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20182009
ModelHighlanderTucson
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in103.5 in
Length192.5 in170.3 in
Width75.8 in70.7 in
Height68.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,166 lb.3,241 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in37.2 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 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft365.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Tucson Limited

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
173 hp@6000
178 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
173 hp@6000
178 lb-ft@4000
1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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