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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: $35,330

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $9,587

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,105

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $5,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082016
ModelISISISSonata
Trim250350FLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $34,075
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $31,933
X-Package 1,394      
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850 2,850  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990 3,990  
Luxury Package 3,495      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500  
Sunroof 0 0    
All-weather floor mats 99 99 99 130
Cargo mat 69 69 69 115
Cargo net 59 59 59 50
Satellite radio 486 486 486  
Rear spoiler 355 355    
Sport Package   3,805    
Floor mats       125
X-Package 1,135      
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280 2,280  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302 3,302  
Luxury Package 2,796      
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 400  
Sunroof 0 0    
All-weather floor mats 59 59 59 104
Cargo mat 41 41 41 92
Cargo net 35 35 35 41
Satellite radio 389 389 389  
Rear spoiler 246 246    
Sport Package   3,044    
Floor mats       100
Options (change) 13,297 12,213 8,053 420
Options (change) 10,683 9,796 6,506 337
Destination 765 765 765 835
Total Price $44,917 $49,283 $64,818 $35,330
Total Invoice $38,599 $42,509 $56,551 $33,105

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,507
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,293
Model Year2008200820082016
ModelISISISSonata
Trim250350FLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8245hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$44,917$49,283$64,818$35,330
Adjustments for Features0-425-675-1,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,917$48,858$64,143$33,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,941$19,226$0
Total Invoice$38,599$42,509$56,551$33,105
Adjustments for Features0-367-589-1,799
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,599$42,142$55,962$31,306
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,543$17,363$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2008200820082016
ModelISISISSonata
Trim250350FLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Sunshades, second row   $125
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
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor   $50
Vehicle health reports   $0
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$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
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$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,130$5,555$5,805$7,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$675$1,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-367-589-1,799

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082016
ModelISSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in110.4 in
Length180.1 in191.1 in
Width70.9 in73.4 in
Height56.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested32535%
Total Not Requested60065%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested140054%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested152554%
Total Not Requested127546%
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%

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