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Lexus RX vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RX vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,320

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid   
Difference: $19,497

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,371

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid   
Difference: $18,288

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelRXSonata
Trim450hHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,235 $25,850
Base Invoice $42,520 $24,434
Premium Package 2,400  
Navigation Package 2,465  
Unbranded 12 speakers 110  
Cargo mat 92 95
Heated front seats 640  
Ultimate Package   5,500
Floor mats   100
Premium Package 2,244  
Navigation Package 2,277  
Unbranded 12 speakers 100  
Cargo mat 55 77
Heated front seats 588  
Ultimate Package   5,005
Floor mats   80
Options (change) 5,707 5,695
Options (change) 5,264 5,162
Destination 875 775
Total Price $51,817 $32,320
Total Invoice $48,659 $30,371

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,677
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,701
Model Year20122012
ModelRXSonata
Trim450hHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine245hp V6 H166hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)32/28 MPG34/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18215/55-17
Total Price$51,817$32,320
Adjustments for Features-3,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,997$32,320
Total Invoice$48,659$30,371
Adjustments for Features-3,5870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,072$30,371

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122012
ModelRXSonata
Trim450hHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Total Value of Features$7,345$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5870

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122012
ModelRXSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in110.0 in
Length187.8 in189.8 in
Width74.2 in72.2 in
Height66.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,358 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.0 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested182566%
Total Not Requested95034%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
215/55VR17 tires400No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested252553%
Total Not Requested222547%

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