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Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Veloster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Veloster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,075

Hyundai Veloster   
Difference: $11,969

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,154

Hyundai Veloster   
Difference: $9,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderVeloster
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV3dr Hatch
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $40,450 $17,300
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $36,202 $16,699
Cold Weather Package 60      
Navigation system 2,530 2,505 2,655  
Satellite radio 449 449    
Sunroof 850 850 850  
Cargo cover     90  
Tech Package       2,000
Style Package       2,000
Cold Weather Package 48      
Navigation system 2,118 2,099 2,211  
Satellite radio 359 359    
Sunroof 680 680 680  
Cargo cover     72  
Tech Package       1,840
Style Package       1,840
Options (change) 3,889 3,804 3,595 4,000
Options (change) 3,205 3,138 2,963 3,680
Destination 745 745 745 775
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,600 0
Total Price $34,044 $37,449 $42,190 $22,075
Total Invoice $30,191 $33,164 $37,310 $21,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Veloster

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Veloster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,639
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,971
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderVeloster
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV3dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6209hp V6 H138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5CVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9450, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19215/40-18
Total Price$34,044$37,449$42,190$22,075
Adjustments for Features-2,330-5,230-7,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,714$32,219$35,160$22,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$505$3,446$0
Total Invoice$30,191$33,164$37,310$21,154
Adjustments for Features-2,066-4,632-6,2170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,125$28,532$31,093$21,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$407$2,968$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Veloster

Model Year2008200820082012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderVeloster
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV3dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
CVT  $1000 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power liftgate  $350 
Power rear side window (one side)   $100
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app   $25
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Removable second-row console$200$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Second-row low console   $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200 $200 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding third row seats $600$600 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$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 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$5,905$8,805$10,605$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,330$5,230$7,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,066-4,632-6,2170

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Veloster

Model Year20082012
ModelHighlanderVeloster
Body4dr SUV3dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in
Length188.4 in
Width75.2 in
Height68.1 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Veloster

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested127578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Special exterior trim0No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Metal pedals75No
215/40VR18 tires400No
Dimension, 450W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1507%
Total Not Requested202593%

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