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Lexus ES vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,830

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $9,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,169

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $6,638

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelESSonata
Trim330Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,300 $22,470
Base Invoice $28,640 $21,035
Stability control 650  
CD changer, in-dash 550  
Heated front seats 640  
3.3L V6   1,700
Floor mats   85
Sunroof   900
Stability control 520  
CD changer, in-dash 440  
Heated front seats 512  
3.3L V6   1,572
Floor mats   68
Sunroof   819
Options (change) 1,840 2,685
Options (change) 1,472 2,459
Destination 695 675
Total Price $34,835 $25,830
Total Invoice $30,807 $24,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,617
Model Year20062008
ModelESSonata
Trim330Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp V6234hp V6
TransmissionA5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-17
Total Price$34,835$25,830
Adjustments for Features-1,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,680$25,830
Total Invoice$30,807$24,169
Adjustments for Features-1,0210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,786$24,169

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20062008
ModelESSonata
Trim330Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
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 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$3,080$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0210

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20062008
ModelESSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in107.4 in
Length191.1 in188.9 in
Width71.3 in72.1 in
Height57.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.8 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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