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Hyundai Sonata vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Sonata vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,780

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $5,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,792

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $3,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012200920092009
ModelSonataSonataSonataISISIS
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,445 $28,195 $25,850 $31,155 $36,605 $56,610
Base Invoice $24,725 $26,345 $24,434 $27,727 $32,578 $50,382
Navigation Package 2,200 2,200        
Floor mats 100 100 100      
Cargo net 50 50 50 64 64 64
Cargo mat 95 95 95 73 73 73
All-weather floor mats 115 115 115 109 109 109
Ultimate Package     5,500      
Navigation system       2,550 2,550 2,570
iPod integration       299 299 299
Sunroof       0 0  
Navigation Package 2,002 2,002        
Floor mats 80 80 80      
Cargo net 41 41 41 39 39 39
Cargo mat 77 77 77 44 44 44
All-weather floor mats 92 92 92 65 65 65
Ultimate Package     5,005      
Navigation system       2,150 2,150 2,166
iPod integration       239 239 239
Sunroof       0 0  
Options (change) 2,560 2,560 5,860 3,095 3,095 3,115
Options (change) 2,292 2,292 5,295 2,537 2,537 2,553
Destination 775 775 775 825 825 825
Total Price $29,780 $31,530 $32,485 $35,075 $40,525 $60,550
Total Invoice $27,792 $29,412 $30,504 $31,089 $35,940 $53,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,366
Model Year201220122012200920092009
ModelSonataSonataSonataISISIS
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine198hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$29,780$31,530$32,485$35,075$40,525$60,550
Adjustments for Features-1,145-1,245-1,1200-950-3,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,635$30,285$31,365$35,075$39,575$57,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$2,730$0$4,500$21,925
Total Invoice$27,792$29,412$30,504$31,089$35,940$53,760
Adjustments for Features-1,069-1,161-1,0520-843-3,152
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,723$28,251$29,452$31,089$35,097$50,608
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,528$2,729$0$4,008$19,519

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201220122012200920092009
ModelSonataSonataSonataISISIS
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 $1100 
6-speed manual   $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300
FWD$0$0$0   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Second-row low console     $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers     $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150   
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler     $200
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
HD radio  $50   
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Compass$0$0$0   
Detailed driving style feedback  $100   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Heated front seats$200$200$200  $200
Heated second row seats$200$200$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat     $200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals     $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100   
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   $100
Total Value of Features$4,325$4,425$4,300$3,180$4,130$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,145$1,245$1,120$0$950$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,069-1,161-1,0520-843-3,152

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122009
ModelSonataIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in107.5 in
Length189.8 in180.1 in
Width72.2 in70.9 in
Height57.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,162 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
215/55VR17 tires400No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested250053%
Total Not Requested225047%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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