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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: $28,770

Hyundai Sonata SE 2.0T   
Difference: $10,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,120

Hyundai Sonata SE 2.0T   
Difference: $9,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelISISSonataSonataSonata
Trim250350SE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,550 $40,065 $24,745 $26,445 $28,195
Base Invoice $33,994 $37,261 $23,400 $24,725 $26,345
Navigation system 1,855 1,855      
Navigation and Sunroof Package     2,900    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     250    
Floor mats     100 100 100
Navigation Package       2,200 2,200
Navigation system 1,716 1,716      
Navigation and Sunroof Package     2,639    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     226    
Floor mats     80 80 80
Navigation Package       2,002 2,002
Options (change) 1,855 1,855 3,250 2,300 2,300
Options (change) 1,716 1,716 2,945 2,082 2,082
Destination 925 925 775 775 775
Total Price $39,330 $42,845 $28,770 $29,520 $31,270
Total Invoice $36,635 $39,902 $27,120 $27,582 $29,202

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,773
Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelISISSonataSonataSonata
Trim250350SE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6274hp I4198hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T8T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8360, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-18215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$39,330$42,845$28,770$29,520$31,270
Adjustments for Features-1,530-1,7300-1,225-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,800$41,115$28,770$28,295$29,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,315$475$0$1,650
Total Invoice$36,635$39,902$27,120$27,582$29,202
Adjustments for Features-1,425-1,6110-1,145-1,237
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,210$38,291$27,120$26,437$27,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,081$683$0$1,528

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelISISSonataSonataSonata
Trim250350SE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100$1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300   
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Rear air vents$100$100 $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Compass  $0$0$0
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Heated front seats   $200$200
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,355$4,555$2,825$4,050$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,530$1,730$0$1,225$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,425-1,6110-1,145-1,237

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20152012
ModelISSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in110.0 in
Length183.7 in189.8 in
Width71.3 in72.2 in
Height56.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,162 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata SE 2.0T

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dimension, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested190084%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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