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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: $35,035

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $12,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,868

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $8,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelESSonata
Trim350Limited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,320 $34,075
Base Invoice $30,774 $31,933
Ultra Luxury Package 3,880  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,250  
Adaptive cruise control 2,600  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Satellite radio 486  
Rear spoiler 299  
Floor mats   125
Ultra Luxury Package 3,492  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,408  
Adaptive cruise control 2,080  
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Satellite radio 389  
Rear spoiler 199  
Floor mats   100
Options (change) 12,015 125
Options (change) 9,968 100
Destination 825 835
Total Price $47,160 $35,035
Total Invoice $41,567 $32,868

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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: $12,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,281
Model Year20092016
ModelESSonata
Trim350Limited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$47,160$35,035
Adjustments for Features0-620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,160$34,415
Total Invoice$41,567$32,868
Adjustments for Features0-582
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,567$32,286

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20092016
ModelESSonata
Trim350Limited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
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 headlights $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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,555$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-582

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20092016
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.3,492 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
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
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%

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