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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: $25,970

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $16,643

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,283

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $15,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelSonataES
TrimLimited350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,470 $38,100
Base Invoice $21,035 $35,688
3.3L V6 1,700  
Floor mats 85  
Sunroof 900  
Cargo net 50 64
Cargo mat 90 105
Luxury Package   1,670
Sunshade, rear, power   210
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   300
Obstacle detection, rear   500
LED headlights   515
Bodyside moldings   199
3.3L V6 1,572  
Floor mats 68  
Sunroof 819  
Cargo net 41 38
Cargo mat 73 65
Luxury Package   1,536
Sunshade, rear, power   192
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   276
Obstacle detection, rear   460
LED headlights   473
Bodyside moldings   131
Options (change) 2,825 3,563
Options (change) 2,573 3,171
Destination 675 950
Total Price $25,970 $42,613
Total Invoice $24,283 $39,809

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,463
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,687
Model Year20082016
ModelSonataES
TrimLimited350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine234hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$25,970$42,613
Adjustments for Features0-5,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,970$37,433
Total Invoice$24,283$39,809
Adjustments for Features0-4,839
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,283$34,970

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082016
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 app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,075$7,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,839

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082016
ModelSonataES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in111.0 in
Length188.9 in192.7 in
Width72.1 in71.7 in
Height58.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,458 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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