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Lexus IS vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,590

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $6,194

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,707

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $3,824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008201120112011
ModelISISISSonataSonataSonata
Trim250350FLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $25,495 $27,245 $25,795
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $23,847 $25,465 $24,383
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,550      
Satellite radio 486 486 486      
Cargo net 59 59 59 50 50 50
Cargo mat 69 69 69 95 95 95
Sunroof 0 0        
Navigation Package       2,100 2,100  
Floor mats       100 100 100
Premium Package           5,000
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150      
Satellite radio 389 389 389      
Cargo net 35 35 35 41 41 41
Cargo mat 41 41 41 77 77 77
Sunroof 0 0        
Navigation Package       1,911 1,911  
Floor mats       81 81 81
Premium Package           4,550
Options (change) 3,164 3,164 3,164 2,345 2,345 5,245
Options (change) 2,615 2,615 2,615 2,110 2,110 4,749
Destination 765 765 765 750 750 750
Total Price $34,784 $40,234 $59,929 $28,590 $30,340 $31,790
Total Invoice $30,531 $35,328 $52,660 $26,707 $28,325 $29,882

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,714
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,310
Model Year200820082008201120112011
ModelISISISSonataSonataSonata
Trim250350FLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8198hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6T8T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$34,784$40,234$59,929$28,590$30,340$31,790
Adjustments for Features0-950-3,550-520-620-645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,784$39,284$56,379$28,070$29,720$31,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,595$0$1,650$3,075
Total Invoice$30,531$35,328$52,660$26,707$28,325$29,882
Adjustments for Features0-834-3,119-486-579-606
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,531$34,494$49,541$26,221$27,746$29,276
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,963$19,010$0$1,525$3,055

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year200820082008201120112011
ModelISISISSonataSonataSonata
Trim250350FLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100$1100$1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300   
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  $100
Second-row low console  $100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Rear spoiler  $200   
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
HD radio     $50
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75   
Compass   $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback     $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25   
Power-folding mirrors  $50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150   
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200   
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250   
Memory system, driver seat  $200   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150   
Metal pedals  $75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger 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   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical     $100
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$3,080$4,030$6,630$3,600$3,700$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$3,550$520$620$645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-834-3,119-486-579-606

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082011
ModelISSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in110.0 in
Length180.1 in189.8 in
Width70.9 in72.2 in
Height56.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,162 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
215/55VR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested250053%
Total Not Requested225047%

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