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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: $27,050

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $10,222

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,270

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $9,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelISISISSonata
Trim250350FLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,795 $40,220 $61,300 $24,550
Base Invoice $31,430 $37,403 $57,009 $22,959
Navigation system 2,465 2,465 2,485 1,250
Cargo net 64 64 64 50
Cargo mat 73 73 73 90
Floor mats       90
Bluetooth cell phone link       325
Navigation system 2,277 2,277 2,295 1,137
Cargo net 39 39 39 41
Cargo mat 44 44 44 73
Floor mats       73
Bluetooth cell phone link       292
Options (change) 2,602 2,602 2,622 1,805
Options (change) 2,360 2,360 2,378 1,616
Destination 875 875 875 695
Total Price $37,272 $43,697 $64,797 $27,050
Total Invoice $34,665 $40,638 $60,262 $25,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,367
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,600
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelISISISSonata
Trim250350FLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8175hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$37,272$43,697$64,797$27,050
Adjustments for Features-855-2,505-4,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,417$41,192$60,542$27,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,775$24,125$0
Total Invoice$34,665$40,638$60,262$25,270
Adjustments for Features-795-2,330-3,9570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,870$38,308$56,305$25,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,438$22,435$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2012201220122009
ModelISISISSonata
Trim250350FLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $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 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
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 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Compass   $0
Headlight washers $50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Metal pedals  $75 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,930$4,580$6,330$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$855$2,505$4,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-795-2,330-3,9570

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122009
ModelISSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in107.4 in
Length180.1 in188.9 in
Width70.9 in72.1 in
Height56.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,293 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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