2020 Hyundai Palisade vs 2020 Toyota Highlander

2020 Hyundai Palisade

#2 in Large SUVs

2020 Toyota Highlander

#3 in Large SUVs

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Limited AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Palisade Limited AWD	19	24	$44,197	$46,825
Palisade Limited FWD	19	26	$42,607	$45,125
Palisade SE AWD	19	24	$32,406	$33,675
Palisade SE FWD	19	26	$30,791	$31,975
Palisade SEL AWD	19	24	$33,725	$35,625
Palisade SEL FWD	19	26	$32,135	$33,925

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Hybrid LE AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Highlander Hybrid LE AWD	35	35	$36,489	$39,800
Highlander Hybrid LE FWD	36	35	$35,022	$38,200
Highlander Hybrid Limited AWD	35	34	$43,090	$47,000
Highlander Hybrid Limited FWD	36	35	$41,302	$45,050
Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum AWD	35	34	$46,025	$50,200
Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum FWD	36	35	$44,237	$48,250
Highlander Hybrid XLE AWD	35	34	$39,056	$42,600
Highlander Hybrid XLE FWD	36	35	$37,589	$41,000
Highlander L AWD	20	27	$33,050	$36,200
Highlander L FWD	21	29	$31,589	$34,600
Highlander LE AWD	20	27	$35,059	$38,400
Highlander LE FWD	20	28	$33,598	$36,800
Highlander Limited AWD	20	27	$41,633	$45,600
Highlander Limited FWD	21	29	$39,853	$43,650
Highlander Platinum AWD	20	27	$44,555	$48,800
Highlander Platinum FWD	21	29	$42,775	$46,850
Highlander XLE AWD	20	27	$37,616	$41,200
Highlander XLE FWD	21	29	$36,155	$39,600

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$44,197

$36,489

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$46,825

$39,800

Monthly Payment Estimate

$780 / month

$663 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.3

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Hyundai Palisade is a value-packed three-row crossover coming to a garage near you.

The 2020 Toyota Highlander puts practicality above all else, but handling and styling make worthwhile cameos.

TCC Likes

Daring looks
Cushy ride
Good space inside

Spacious interior
High-mpg hybrid
Upgraded infotainment

TCC Dislikes

Not very fuel-efficient
Limited trims can get pricey
Dense infotainment system

Busy styling
Rivals’ turbos may be faster
Stiff competition

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

35 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

35 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

57.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

155.3

141.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.2

Third Leg Room (in)

31.4

27.7

Second Head Room (in)

38.8

39.4

Third Hip Room (in)

43.7

45.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

60.8

58.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

44.1

40.4

Third Head Room (in)

37.2

36.1

Front Hip Room (in)

58.1

57.2

Third Shoulder Room (in)

55.2

Second Leg Room (in)

42.4

Front Head Room (in)

39.3

39.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.6

65.4

Wheelbase (in)

114.2

112.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

77.8

Track Width, Front (in)

67.2

65.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.9

Length, Overall (in)

196.1

194.9

Height, Overall (in)

68.9

68.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

86.4

84.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

45.8

48.4

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4

13.3

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.4

13.3

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.8

17.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

37.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P245/50TR20

P235/65SR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/50TR20

P235/65SR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

5000

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

350

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4387

4465

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 7.5

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 7.5

18 X 8

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

262 @ 5200

175 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.8 L/231

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

291 @ 6000

243 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.80

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.65

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.86

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.90

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.42

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.81

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Palisade

Toyota Highlander

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.4

5.1

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2020 Hyundai Palisade

2020 Hyundai Palisade is in stock
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Rebate: No cash incentives
Finance: From 1.9% APR

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2020 Toyota Highlander

2020 Highlander is in showrooms
Lease: From $419/mo.
Finance: 90-day payment deferral
Rebate: Get $750 off

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