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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: $32,370

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid   
Difference: $25,909

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,412

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid   
Difference: $20,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelGSSonata
Trim450hHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,800 $25,850
Base Invoice $49,104 $24,434
Navigation system 1,500  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900  
Satellite radio 486  
Cargo net 59 50
Cargo mat 69 95
Ultimate Package   5,500
Floor mats   100
Navigation system 1,275  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760  
Satellite radio 389  
Cargo net 35 41
Cargo mat 41 77
Ultimate Package   5,005
Floor mats   80
Options (change) 3,014 5,745
Options (change) 2,500 5,203
Destination 765 775
Gas Tax -1,300 0
Total Price $58,279 $32,370
Total Invoice $51,069 $30,412

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,054
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,403
Model Year20082012
ModelGSSonata
Trim450hHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V6 H166hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/25 MPG34/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$58,279$32,370
Adjustments for Features-4,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,424$32,370
Total Invoice$51,069$30,412
Adjustments for Features-4,2540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,815$30,412

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082012
ModelGSSonata
Trim450hHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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 passenger-side mirror$75 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Total Value of Features$8,805$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2540

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082012
ModelGSSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.0 in
Length190.0 in189.8 in
Width71.7 in72.2 in
Height56.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,134 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
215/55VR17 tires400No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested250053%
Total Not Requested225047%

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