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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: $31,270

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $8,541

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,202

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $6,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelESSonata
Trim350Limited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,320 $28,195
Base Invoice $30,774 $26,345
Navigation system 2,650  
Satellite radio 486  
Premium Plus Package 1,280  
Rear side airbags 250  
Navigation Package   2,200
Floor mats   100
Navigation system 2,230  
Satellite radio 389  
Premium Plus Package 1,152  
Rear side airbags 200  
Navigation Package   2,002
Floor mats   80
Options (change) 4,666 2,300
Options (change) 3,971 2,082
Destination 825 775
Total Price $39,811 $31,270
Total Invoice $35,570 $29,202

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,111
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,090
Model Year20092012
ModelESSonata
Trim350Limited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$39,811$31,270
Adjustments for Features-1,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,381$31,270
Total Invoice$35,570$29,202
Adjustments for Features-1,2780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,292$29,202

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20092012
ModelESSonata
Trim350Limited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,155$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2780

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See a complete comparison of Lexus ES vs. Hyundai Sonata features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20092012
ModelESSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.0 in
Length191.1 in189.8 in
Width71.1 in72.2 in
Height57.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,338 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft316.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus ES vs. Hyundai Sonata specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested110050%
Total Not Requested110050%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

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

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