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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: $12,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,169

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $10,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelESSonata
Trim350Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $22,470
Base Invoice $33,299 $21,035
Heated front seats 640  
3.3L V6   1,700
Floor mats   85
Sunroof   900
Heated front seats 550  
3.3L V6   1,572
Floor mats   68
Sunroof   819
Options (change) 640 2,685
Options (change) 550 2,459
Destination 875 675
Total Price $38,240 $25,830
Total Invoice $34,724 $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: $9,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,894
Model Year20112008
ModelESSonata
Trim350Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6234hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$38,240$25,830
Adjustments for Features-2,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,310$25,830
Total Invoice$34,724$24,169
Adjustments for Features-2,6610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,063$24,169

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20112008
ModelESSonata
Trim350Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Total Value of Features$5,005$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6610

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20112008
ModelESSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.4 in
Length191.1 in188.9 in
Width71.1 in72.1 in
Height57.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume14.7 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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