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Lexus GS vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,270

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $21,659

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,711

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $17,722

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelGSGSGSSonata
Trim350460450hLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,550 $53,020 $55,800 $22,470
Base Invoice $39,203 $46,127 $49,104 $21,035
Satellite radio 486 486 486  
Cargo net 59 59 59 50
Cargo mat 69 69 69 90
Floor mats       85
Sunroof       900
Satellite radio 389 389 389  
Cargo net 35 35 35 41
Cargo mat 41 41 41 73
Floor mats       68
Sunroof       819
Options (change) 614 614 614 1,125
Options (change) 465 465 465 1,001
Destination 765 765 765 675
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0
Total Price $45,929 $54,399 $55,879 $24,270
Total Invoice $40,433 $47,357 $49,034 $22,711

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,954
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,460
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelGSGSGSSonata
Trim350460450hLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H162hp I4
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$45,929$54,399$55,879$24,270
Adjustments for Features-3,705-5,555-6,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,224$48,844$49,424$24,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,620$7,200$0
Total Invoice$40,433$47,357$49,034$22,711
Adjustments for Features-3,262-4,836-5,6640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,171$42,521$43,370$22,711
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,350$6,199$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelGSGSGSSonata
Trim350460450hLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Total Value of Features$5,580$7,430$8,330$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,705$5,555$6,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,262-4,836-5,6640

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082008
ModelGSSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in107.4 in
Length190.0 in188.9 in
Width71.7 in72.1 in
Height56.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,254 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft316.3 ft3

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