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Hyundai Sonata vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Sonata vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,180

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $1,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,684

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelSonataSonataSentra
TrimSELimitedSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,570 $22,470 $20,990
Base Invoice $18,224 $21,035 $19,571
3.3L V6 2,850 1,700  
Floor mats 85 85 120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     135
Bodyside moldings     155
3.3L V6 2,665 1,572  
Floor mats 68 68 94
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     116
Bodyside moldings     123
Options (change) 2,935 1,785 410
Options (change) 2,733 1,640 333
Destination 675 675 780
Total Price $23,180 $24,930 $22,180
Total Invoice $21,632 $23,350 $20,684

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $853
Model Year200820082012
ModelSonataSonataSentra
TrimSELimitedSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine234hp V6234hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6360, 7160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$23,180$24,930$22,180
Adjustments for Features-1,930-3,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,250$21,300$22,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$21,632$23,350$20,684
Adjustments for Features-1,801-3,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,831$19,950$20,684
Cost Above Minimum$0$119$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year200820082012
ModelSonataSonataSentra
TrimSELimitedSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
Satellite radio$200$200 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass $0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display $50$50
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,975$4,675$1,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,930$3,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,801-3,4000

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082012
ModelSonataSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in105.7 in
Length188.9 in179.8 in
Width72.1 in70.5 in
Height58.0 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,458 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.1 ft3

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