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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: $32,910

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $12,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,066

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $11,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelISISISSonata
Trim200t300350Limited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,325 $39,700 $40,870 $31,900
Base Invoice $34,713 $36,921 $38,009 $30,081
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,645 2,645 2,645  
Luxury Package 4,385      
Adaptive cruise control 500 500 500  
F Sport Package   3,145 3,155  
Blind spot warning system   600 600  
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500  
Heated steering wheel   150 150  
Floor mats       125
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,441 2,441 2,441  
Luxury Package 4,035      
Adaptive cruise control 460 460 460  
F Sport Package   2,893 2,905  
Blind spot warning system   552 552  
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460  
Heated steering wheel   140 140  
Floor mats       100
Options (change) 7,530 7,540 7,550 125
Options (change) 6,936 6,946 6,958 100
Destination 950 950 950 885
Total Price $45,805 $48,190 $49,370 $32,910
Total Invoice $42,599 $44,817 $45,917 $31,066

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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: $12,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,541
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelISISISSonata
Trim200t300350Limited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15835, 15400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$45,805$48,190$49,370$32,910
Adjustments for Features-925-1,0000-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,880$47,190$49,370$31,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$4,490$0
Total Invoice$42,599$44,817$45,917$31,066
Adjustments for Features-860-9300-868
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,739$43,887$45,917$30,198
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,148$4,178$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2016201620162018
ModelISISISSonata
Trim200t300350Limited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125
Remote climate control   $25
Remote start via app   $75
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row   $125
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
High performance brake pads (optional) $0$0 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
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   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900  $900
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$6,455$6,530$5,530$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$1,000$0$920
Value of Feature Adjustments-860-9300-868

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20162018
ModelISSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in110.4 in
Length183.7 in191.1 in
Width71.3 in73.4 in
Height56.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested245065%
Total Not Requested132535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested92545%
Total Not Requested115055%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested112541%
Total Not Requested165059%

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