2020 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2020 Toyota Highlander

When Value Matters

Hyundai offers a splendid selection of midsize SUVs designed for all types of drivers. As a Hyundai dealer, Tampa car buyers regularly ask us to compare our cars with competing vehicles. This year, that includes a 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2020 Toyota Highlander side-by-side comparison.

While the Toyota Highlander is well-regarded, its pricing may be on the high end for many buyers seeking better value for their money. The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe provides an excellent combination of features drivers want, without pushing higher prices to get them.

The Santa Fe starts at just $25,515 MSRP, while the Toyota Highlander begins at $34,600 MSRP. Hyundai also doesn’t compromise on quality to offer must-have attributes for a lower price than the 2020 Toyota Highlander. It’s no wonder the Santa Fe was praised by Kelly Blue Book for its value. KBB provided the Hyundai Santa Fe with its Long-Term Ownership Value Award and its 2020 Best Buy Award.

As you weigh your options, a Hyundai Santa Fe vs Toyota Highlander comparison will lead you to the Santa Fe. With its well-crafted design, extensive suite of high-tech features, and consumer-friendly prices, the Santa Fe is the midsize vehicle of choice.

Contact us today to learn more about the exciting 2020 Santa Fe, or come by our Tampa Hyundai dealership for a free test drive.

Key Specs for Buyers

The spec sheets on the Highlander and the Santa Fe look surprisingly similar despite the large cost differences.

Both the Santa Fe and Highlander offer 18-inch alloy wheels in the basic trim levels. You’ll also find a hands-free auto liftgate, LED headlights, a shark fin roof antenna, and heated exterior mirrors available from both vehicles, depending on the trim.

You’ll find that all of the most sought after model features available in the 2020 Toyota Highlander standard or optional through one or more Hyundai Santa Fe trims.

The Santa Fe also offers more options for buyers who need choice. As you make your 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2020 Toyota Highlander comparison, you’ll find the Santa Fe is available with six customizable trims. The Toyota Highlander is available with only three configurations.

Under the Hood

You may be looking for more power from your midsize SUV, but you might also want something a bit smaller and more efficient. You may also want more choice between front-wheel and all-wheel drive. In a side by side, 2020 Hyundai vs 2020 Toyota Highlander matchup, the Highlander has an edge on fuel efficiency. However, the Santa Fe offers more drivetrain customization by allowing you to choose between front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive with any trim.

The Highlander comes with two engine options. You can choose between the Hybrid LE and Hybrid XLE trims, which feature a 243-horsepower, 2.5L 4-cylinder ECVT Hybrid engine, or the XLE, which offers a 295-horsepower, 3.5L V6 engine. You’ll find an EPA-estimated 35 MPG highway with the Hybrid engine, and an EPA-estimated 27 MPG highway from the V6 engine.

The Highlander also offers either an Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) with its Hybrid models or an eight-speed automatic transmission with its gas-powered XLE trim.

Similarly, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers two engine options. Choose between the inline 4-cylinder with 185 By horsepower (SE, SEL, Limited) or the Inline 4-cylinder Turbo with 235 horsepower (SEL 2.0T, Limited 2.0T). Every Santa Fe engine offers an EPA-estimated 27 MPG highway, easily matching the Toyota Highlander’s V6 engine fuel economy.