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Hyundai Sonata vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Sonata vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,830

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $9,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,169

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $6,638

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelSonataES
TrimLimited330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,470 $32,300
Base Invoice $21,035 $28,640
3.3L V6 1,700  
Sunroof 900  
Floor mats 85  
Stability control   650
CD changer, in-dash   550
Heated front seats   640
3.3L V6 1,572  
Sunroof 819  
Floor mats 68  
Stability control   520
CD changer, in-dash   440
Heated front seats   512
Options (change) 2,685 1,840
Options (change) 2,459 1,472
Destination 675 695
Total Price $25,830 $34,835
Total Invoice $24,169 $30,807

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,617
Model Year20082006
ModelSonataES
TrimLimited330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine234hp V6218hp V6
TransmissionT5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 786, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/60-16
Total Price$25,830$34,835
Adjustments for Features0-1,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,830$33,680
Total Invoice$24,169$30,807
Adjustments for Features0-1,021
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,169$29,786

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082006
ModelSonataES
TrimLimited330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$1,925$3,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,021

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082006
ModelSonataES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in107.1 in
Length188.9 in191.1 in
Width72.1 in71.3 in
Height58.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,458 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 330

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

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