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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: $31,430

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $7,413

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,295

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $4,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820142014
ModelISISISSonataSonata
Trim250350FLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $27,000 $28,550
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $25,231 $26,668
Premium Package 1,290 1,290      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990 3,990    
Xenon HID headlights 875 875      
Sunroof 0 0      
Rear spoiler 355 355   250 250
All-weather floor mats 99 99 99 115 115
Cargo mat 69 69 69 95 95
Cargo net 59 59 59 50 50
Satellite radio 486 486 486    
Technology Package       3,000 3,200
Floor mats       110 110
Premium Package 1,032 1,032      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302 3,302    
Xenon HID headlights 700 700      
Sunroof 0 0      
Rear spoiler 246 246   226 226
All-weather floor mats 59 59 59 92 92
Cargo mat 41 41 41 77 77
Cargo net 35 35 35 41 41
Satellite radio 389 389 389    
Technology Package       2,730 2,912
Floor mats       88 88
Options (change) 7,223 7,223 4,703 3,620 3,820
Options (change) 5,804 5,804 3,826 3,254 3,436
Destination 765 765 765 810 810
Total Price $38,843 $44,293 $61,468 $31,430 $33,180
Total Invoice $33,720 $38,517 $53,871 $29,295 $30,914

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,108
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,073
Model Year20082008200820142014
ModelISISISSonataSonata
Trim250350FLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8190hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$38,843$44,293$61,468$31,430$33,180
Adjustments for Features0-950-1,900-695-820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,843$43,343$59,568$30,735$32,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$20,725$0$1,625
Total Invoice$33,720$38,517$53,871$29,295$30,914
Adjustments for Features0-826-1,665-648-764
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,720$37,691$52,206$28,647$30,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,971$18,486$0$1,503

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082008200820142014
ModelISISISSonataSonata
Trim250350FLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100$1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$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
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio   $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Compass   $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150$150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats   $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  
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,605$4,555$5,505$4,300$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$1,900$695$820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-826-1,665-648-764

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082014
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.3,246 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested145057%
Total Not Requested107543%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested145057%
Total Not Requested107543%

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