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Nissan LEAF vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan LEAF vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,220

Hyundai Sonata SE   
Difference: $2,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,953

Hyundai Sonata SE   
Difference: $2,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012201220122012
ModelLEAFSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimSLSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,720 $23,195 $24,745 $26,445 $28,195 $25,850
Base Invoice $32,293 $21,952 $23,400 $24,725 $26,345 $24,434
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250 250     250
Navigation Package       2,200 2,200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   226 226     226
Navigation Package       2,002 2,002  
Options (change) 0 250 250 2,200 2,200 250
Options (change) 0 226 226 2,002 2,002 226
Destination 850 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $27,070 $24,220 $25,770 $29,420 $31,170 $26,875
Total Invoice $25,643 $22,953 $24,401 $27,502 $29,122 $25,435

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,221
Model Year201120122012201220122012
ModelLEAFSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimSLSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine107hp E200hp I4274hp I4198hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionA1T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6104, 6104, 6400, 9400, 9104, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-18225/45-18215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16
Total Price$27,070$24,220$25,770$29,420$31,170$26,875
Adjustments for Features-820-325-650-3,775-3,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,250$23,895$25,120$25,645$27,295$26,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,225$1,750$3,400$2,980
Total Invoice$25,643$22,953$24,401$27,502$29,122$25,435
Adjustments for Features-777-308-615-3,529-3,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,866$22,645$23,786$23,973$25,502$25,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,141$1,328$2,857$2,790

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201120122012201220122012
ModelLEAFSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimSLSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel$250     
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  $200$200 
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200     
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  $25$25 
Navigation system$600  $600$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100    $100
Digital instruments$0     
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
LED headlights$1000     
Tachometer $75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats   $200$200 
Heated second row seats   $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Partial leather seating sufaces $450$450   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical     $100
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$4,595$4,100$4,425$7,550$7,650$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$820$325$650$3,775$3,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-777-308-615-3,529-3,6200

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20112012
ModelLEAFSonata
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length175.0 in189.8 in
Width69.7 in72.2 in
Height61.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.3,162 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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