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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: $12,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,169

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $10,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelSonataES
TrimLimited350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,470 $36,725
Base Invoice $21,035 $33,299
3.3L V6 1,700  
Floor mats 85  
Sunroof 900  
Heated front seats   640
3.3L V6 1,572  
Floor mats 68  
Sunroof 819  
Heated front seats   550
Options (change) 2,685 640
Options (change) 2,459 550
Destination 675 875
Total Price $25,830 $38,240
Total Invoice $24,169 $34,724

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,894
Model Year20082011
ModelSonataES
TrimLimited350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine234hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 786, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$25,830$38,240
Adjustments for Features0-2,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,830$35,310
Total Invoice$24,169$34,724
Adjustments for Features0-2,661
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,169$32,063

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082011
ModelSonataES
TrimLimited350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$2,075$5,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,661

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082011
ModelSonataES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in109.3 in
Length188.9 in191.1 in
Width72.1 in71.1 in
Height58.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,458 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

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