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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: $26,740

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $9,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,045

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $7,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelESSonataSonataSonata
Trim330LimitedLimited 2.0THybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,300 $25,845 $27,595 $30,550
Base Invoice $28,640 $24,170 $25,790 $28,674
Stability control 650      
Navigation system 2,200      
Heated front seats 640      
Floor mats   100 100 100
Panoramic sunroof       1,000
Stability control 520      
Navigation system 1,843      
Heated front seats 512      
Floor mats   80 80 80
Panoramic sunroof       910
Options (change) 3,490 100 100 1,100
Options (change) 2,875 80 80 990
Destination 695 795 795 795
Total Price $36,485 $26,740 $28,490 $32,445
Total Invoice $32,210 $25,045 $26,665 $30,459

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,609
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelESSonataSonataSonata
Trim330LimitedLimited 2.0THybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp V6198hp I4274hp I4159hp I4 H
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7360, 7360, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$36,485$26,740$28,490$32,445
Adjustments for Features-6300-100-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,855$26,740$28,390$31,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,650$4,680
Total Invoice$32,210$25,045$26,665$30,459
Adjustments for Features-5560-94-962
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,654$25,045$26,571$29,497
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,526$4,452

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelESSonataSonataSonata
Trim330LimitedLimited 2.0THybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera   $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  $100
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system$600  $600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats $300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Wood trim$300   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,855$4,225$4,325$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$630$0$100$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-5560-94-962

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20062013
ModelESSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in110.0 in
Length191.1 in189.8 in
Width71.3 in72.2 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,200 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft316.4 ft3

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