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Hyundai Sonata vs. Honda Civic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Sonata vs. Honda Civic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,775

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $2,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,020

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $2,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelSonataSonataCivic
TrimSELimitedSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,570 $22,470 $22,105
Base Invoice $18,224 $21,035 $20,350
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) 4,585 2,685 0
Options (change) 4,235 2,459 0
Destination 675 675 670
Total Price $24,830 $25,830 $22,775
Total Invoice $23,134 $24,169 $21,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,156
Model Year200820082009
ModelSonataSonataCivic
TrimSELimitedSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine234hp V6234hp V6197hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 7360, 7350, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$24,830$25,830$22,775
Adjustments for Features-880-2,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,950$23,700$22,775
Cost Above Minimum$250$0$0
Total Invoice$23,134$24,169$21,020
Adjustments for Features-820-1,9930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,314$22,176$21,020
Cost Above Minimum$138$0$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Honda Civic

Model Year200820082009
ModelSonataSonataCivic
TrimSELimitedSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
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 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer$150$150 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,850$4,100$1,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$880$2,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-820-1,9930

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20082009
ModelSonataCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in106.3 in
Length188.9 in176.7 in
Width72.1 in69.0 in
Height58.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,458 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft312.0 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%

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