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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: $29,900

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $7,481

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,894

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $6,836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201320132013
ModelISISISSonataSonataSonata
Trim250350FLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,795 $40,220 $61,300 $25,845 $27,595 $30,550
Base Invoice $31,430 $37,403 $57,009 $24,170 $25,790 $28,674
Navigation system 2,465 2,465 2,485      
Cargo net 64 64 64 50 50 50
Cargo mat 73 73 73 95 95 95
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 115 115 115
Premium Package       2,900 2,900  
Floor mats       100 100 100
Panoramic sunroof           1,000
Navigation system 2,277 2,277 2,295      
Cargo net 39 39 39 41 41 41
Cargo mat 44 44 44 77 77 77
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 92 92 92
Premium Package       2,639 2,639  
Floor mats       80 80 80
Panoramic sunroof           910
Options (change) 2,711 2,711 2,731 3,260 3,260 1,360
Options (change) 2,425 2,425 2,443 2,929 2,929 1,200
Destination 875 875 875 795 795 795
Total Price $37,381 $43,806 $64,906 $29,900 $31,650 $32,705
Total Invoice $34,730 $40,703 $60,327 $27,894 $29,514 $30,669

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,226
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,531
Model Year201220122012201320132013
ModelISISISSonataSonataSonata
Trim250350FLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8198hp I4274hp I4159hp 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$37,381$43,806$64,906$29,900$31,650$32,705
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-3,400-745-845-670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,381$42,156$61,506$29,155$30,805$32,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,775$24,125$0$1,650$2,880
Total Invoice$34,730$40,703$60,327$27,894$29,514$30,669
Adjustments for Features0-1,533-3,160-695-788-628
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,730$39,170$57,167$27,199$28,726$30,041
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,440$22,437$0$1,527$2,842

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201220122012201320132013
ModelISISISSonataSonataSonata
Trim250350FLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid Limited
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 app   $25$25$25
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   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200   
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
HD radio   $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
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
Headlight washers $50    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25   
Power-folding mirrors  $50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150   
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights $500$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   
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$3,380$5,030$6,780$4,125$4,225$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$3,400$745$845$670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,533-3,160-695-788-628

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122013
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.3,200 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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%

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