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Hyundai Sonata vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Sonata vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,270

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $9,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,711

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $9,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelSonataA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLimitedA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,470 $31,950 $43,650 $54,900
Base Invoice $21,035 $29,714 $40,596 $51,058
Floor mats 85      
Cargo net 50 155 155  
Cargo mat 90 160    
Sunroof 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Universal garage door opener   295 295  
Floor mats 68      
Cargo net 41 144 144  
Cargo mat 73 149    
Sunroof 819      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Universal garage door opener   274 274  
Options (change) 1,125 1,185 1,025 575
Options (change) 1,001 1,103 954 536
Destination 675 975 975 975
Total Price $24,270 $34,110 $45,650 $56,450
Total Invoice $22,711 $31,792 $42,525 $52,569

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,923
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelSonataA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLimitedA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5
TransmissionT4S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$24,270$34,110$45,650$56,450
Adjustments for Features0-2,315-7,875-8,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,270$31,795$37,775$48,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,980$16,445
Total Invoice$22,711$31,792$42,525$52,569
Adjustments for Features0-2,158-7,336-7,646
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,711$29,634$35,189$44,923
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,555$15,289

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year2008201820182018
ModelSonataA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLimitedA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
HD radio $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass$0 $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,455$5,770$11,330$11,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,315$7,875$8,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,158-7,336-7,646

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20082018
ModelSonataA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in103.8 in
Length188.9 in175.4 in
Width72.1 in70.7 in
Height58.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,254 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft312.3 ft3

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