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Lexus IS vs. Hyundai Tucson Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Hyundai Tucson Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,795

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $7,449

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,461

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $4,934

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelISISISTucson
Trim250350FLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $22,670
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $21,447
Satellite radio 486 486 486  
Rear bumper protector 69 69 69  
Cargo mat 69 69 69  
Sunroof 0 0    
2.7L V6       1,250
Floor mats       150
Satellite radio 389 389 389  
Rear bumper protector 49 49 49  
Cargo mat 41 41 41  
Sunroof 0 0    
2.7L V6       1,168
Floor mats       121
Options (change) 624 624 624 1,400
Options (change) 479 479 479 1,289
Destination 765 765 765 725
Total Price $32,244 $37,694 $57,389 $24,795
Total Invoice $28,395 $33,192 $50,524 $23,461

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Hyundai Tucson

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Tucson Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,569
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,048
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelISISISTucson
Trim250350FLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8173hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T8T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19235/60-16
Total Price$32,244$37,694$57,389$24,795
Adjustments for Features0-950-3,550-120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,244$36,744$53,839$24,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,595$0
Total Invoice$28,395$33,192$50,524$23,461
Adjustments for Features0-837-3,125-114
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,395$32,355$47,399$23,347
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,960$19,004$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year2008200820082009
ModelISISISTucson
Trim250350FLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear spoiler  $200 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $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 height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver 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, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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$3,180$4,130$6,730$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$3,550$120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-837-3,125-114

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20082009
ModelISTucson
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in103.5 in
Length180.1 in170.3 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height56.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,241 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.065.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Tucson Limited

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
173 hp@6000
178 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
173 hp@6000
178 lb-ft@4000
1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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