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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: $34,475

Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T   
Difference: $13,439

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,187

Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T   
Difference: $9,296

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015
ModelESSonataSonata
Trim350Sport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,120 $28,575 $33,525
Base Invoice $30,253 $26,846 $31,425
Ultra Luxury Package 5,380    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,250    
Adaptive cruise control 2,600    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Rear spoiler 299    
Ultimate Package   4,950  
Floor mats   125 125
Ultra Luxury Package 4,378    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,408    
Adaptive cruise control 2,080    
Obstacle detection, rear 400    
Rear spoiler 199    
Ultimate Package   4,416  
Floor mats   100 100
Options (change) 13,029 5,075 125
Options (change) 10,465 4,516 100
Destination 765 825 825
Total Price $47,914 $34,475 $34,475
Total Invoice $41,483 $32,187 $32,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,759
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,595
Model Year200820152015
ModelESSonataSonata
Trim350Sport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$47,914$34,475$34,475
Adjustments for Features0-320-320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,914$34,155$34,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$41,483$32,187$32,350
Adjustments for Features0-299-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,483$31,888$32,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$162

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year200820152015
ModelESSonataSonata
Trim350Sport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog lights$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,755$6,075$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$320$320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-299-300

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082015
ModelESSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.4 in
Length191.1 in191.1 in
Width71.1 in73.4 in
Height57.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,505 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear side airbags300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested240065%
Total Not Requested127535%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Heated second row seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Android Auto support100No
Navigation system600Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Apple Car Play support100No
Total Requested315058%
Total Not Requested230042%

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