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Honda Civic vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Civic vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,345

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $1,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,746

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $1,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelCivicSonataSonata
TrimSiSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,555 $19,570 $22,470
Base Invoice $20,956 $18,224 $21,035
Premium Package   1,650  
3.3L V6   2,850 1,700
Floor mats   85 85
Sunroof     900
Premium Package   1,502  
3.3L V6   2,665 1,572
Floor mats   68 68
Sunroof     819
Options (change) 0 4,585 2,685
Options (change) 0 4,235 2,459
Destination 790 675 675
Total Price $23,345 $24,830 $25,830
Total Invoice $21,746 $23,134 $24,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $102
Model Year201220082008
ModelCivicSonataSonata
TrimSiSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4234hp V6234hp V6
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7240, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$23,345$24,830$25,830
Adjustments for Features0-1,230-2,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,345$23,600$23,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$0
Total Invoice$21,746$23,134$24,169
Adjustments for Features0-1,146-2,321
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,746$21,988$21,848
Cost Above Minimum$0$140$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201220082008
ModelCivicSonataSonata
TrimSiSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio $200$200
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display$50 $50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,420$2,650$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,230$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,146-2,321

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122008
ModelCivicSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in107.4 in
Length177.3 in188.9 in
Width69.0 in72.1 in
Height56.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,906 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Unbranded, 240W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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