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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: $14,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,154

Hyundai Veloster   
Difference: $12,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderVeloster
TrimSELimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV3dr Hatch
Base Price $34,560 $37,950 $17,300
Base Invoice $31,553 $34,649 $16,699
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL 1,015    
Tech Package     2,000
Style Package     2,000
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL 903    
Tech Package     1,840
Style Package     1,840
Options (change) 1,015 0 4,000
Options (change) 903 0 3,680
Destination 845 845 775
Total Price $36,420 $38,795 $22,075
Total Invoice $33,301 $35,494 $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: $9,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,516
Model Year201320132012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderVeloster
TrimSELimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV3dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9450, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19215/40-18
Total Price$36,420$38,795$22,075
Adjustments for Features-5,065-6,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,355$32,780$22,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$0
Total Invoice$33,301$35,494$21,154
Adjustments for Features-4,631-5,5030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,670$29,991$21,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,321$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Veloster

Model Year201320132012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderVeloster
TrimSELimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV3dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side window (one side)  $100
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$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 automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$7,965$8,915$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,065$6,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,631-5,5030

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Veloster

Model Year20132012
ModelHighlanderVeloster
Body4dr SUV3dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in
Length188.4 in
Width75.2 in
Height68.1 in
Curb Weight4,045 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 SE

Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL
FeatureValueRequested?
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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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