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Buick Lucerne vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Lucerne vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,635

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $8,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,755

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $7,966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelLucerneLucerneSonata
TrimCXLCXSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,920 $37,030 $24,550
Base Invoice $28,274 $34,993 $22,959
4.6L V8 1,700    
Special Edition Package 1,815    
Sunroof 900 900  
Navigation system 1,945 1,945 1,250
Cargo net     50
Floor mats     90
3.3L V6     2,000
4.6L V8 1,606    
Special Edition Package 1,715    
Sunroof 747 747  
Navigation system 1,614 1,614 1,137
Cargo net     41
Floor mats     73
3.3L V6     1,850
Options (change) 6,360 2,845 3,390
Options (change) 5,682 2,361 3,101
Destination 765 765 695
Total Price $37,045 $40,640 $28,635
Total Invoice $34,721 $38,119 $26,755

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,818
Model Year200820082009
ModelLucerneLucerneSonata
TrimCXLCXSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8275hp V8249hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG15/23 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6280, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17245/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$37,045$40,640$28,635
Adjustments for Features-1,225-2,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,820$38,215$28,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,395$0
Total Invoice$34,721$38,119$26,755
Adjustments for Features-1,148-2,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,573$35,844$26,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,271$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year200820082009
ModelLucerneLucerneSonata
TrimCXLCXSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote start $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist $50 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Stability control $400$400
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Super-heated washer fluid $100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights $125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,175$5,375$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,225$2,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,148-2,2750

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082009
ModelLucerneSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in107.4 in
Length203.2 in188.9 in
Width73.8 in72.1 in
Height58.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested30020%
Total Not Requested122580%

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