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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: $24,970

Hyundai Sonata SE   
Difference: $15,613

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,248

Hyundai Sonata SE   
Difference: $14,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelESSonataSonata
Trim350SELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $19,570 $22,470
Base Invoice $36,438 $18,224 $21,035
Bodyside moldings 199    
Cargo net 65 50 50
Cargo mat 105 90 90
Rear spoiler 319    
Premium Package   1,650  
3.3L V6   2,850 1,700
Floor mats   85 85
Sunroof     900
Bodyside moldings 130    
Cargo net 39 41 41
Cargo mat 65 73 73
Rear spoiler 209    
Premium Package   1,502  
3.3L V6   2,665 1,572
Floor mats   68 68
Sunroof     819
Options (change) 688 4,725 2,825
Options (change) 443 4,349 2,573
Destination 995 675 675
Total Price $40,583 $24,970 $25,970
Total Invoice $37,876 $23,248 $24,283

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,158
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,438
Model Year201820082008
ModelESSonataSonata
Trim350SELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6234hp V6234hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8240, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$40,583$24,970$25,970
Adjustments for Features-5,7050-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,878$24,970$24,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$0
Total Invoice$37,876$23,248$24,283
Adjustments for Features-5,3240-1,169
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,552$23,248$23,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$134$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201820082008
ModelESSonataSonata
Trim350SELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
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  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Brake assist$50  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Navigation app$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Outside temperature display$50 $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$8,055$2,350$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,705$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3240-1,169

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20182008
ModelESSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in107.4 in
Length192.7 in188.9 in
Width71.7 in72.1 in
Height57.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
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%

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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