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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: $28,910

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $11,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,006

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $11,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelSonataES
TrimLimited350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,550 $36,725
Base Invoice $22,959 $34,400
Bluetooth cell phone link 325  
Floor mats 90  
Navigation system 1,250 2,465
3.3L V6 2,000  
Heated front seats   640
Bluetooth cell phone link 292  
Floor mats 73  
Navigation system 1,137 2,277
3.3L V6 1,850  
Heated front seats   588
Options (change) 3,665 3,105
Options (change) 3,352 2,865
Destination 695 875
Total Price $28,910 $40,705
Total Invoice $27,006 $38,140

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,365
Model Year20092012
ModelSonataES
TrimLimited350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine249hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 786, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$28,910$40,705
Adjustments for Features0-2,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,910$37,750
Total Invoice$27,006$38,140
Adjustments for Features0-2,769
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,006$35,371

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092012
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
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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$2,100$5,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,769

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,494 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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