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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: $24,895

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $13,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,839

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $13,024

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelESSonata
Trim350LX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $22,895
Base Invoice $34,400 $20,961
Heated front seats 640  
Package 3   1,400
Heated front seats 588  
Package 3   1,278
Options (change) 640 1,400
Options (change) 588 1,278
Destination 875 600
Total Price $38,240 $24,895
Total Invoice $35,863 $22,839

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,253
Model Year20122006
ModelESSonata
Trim350LX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6235hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$38,240$24,895
Adjustments for Features-2,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,285$24,895
Total Invoice$35,863$22,839
Adjustments for Features-2,7710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,092$22,839

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122006
ModelESSonata
Trim350LX
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 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
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 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$5,030$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7710

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122006
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 LX

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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