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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: $28,575

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $290

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,014

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $288

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelLEAFLEAFSonataSonata
TrimSVSLLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,200 $37,250 $27,400 $31,900
Base Invoice $33,707 $35,668 $25,896 $30,081
Floor mats 170 170 125 125
Cargo net 20 20 50 50
Door sill trim plates 125 125    
Cargo mat     115 115
Floor mats 131 131 100 100
Cargo net 15 15 41 41
Door sill trim plates 99 99    
Cargo mat     92 92
Options (change) 315 315 290 290
Options (change) 245 245 233 233
Destination 850 850 885 885
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $28,865 $30,915 $28,575 $33,075
Total Invoice $27,302 $29,263 $27,014 $31,199

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,571
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelLEAFLEAFSonataSonata
TrimSVSLLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine107hp E107hp E185hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionA1A1T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$28,865$30,915$28,575$33,075
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-4,530-8,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,865$29,290$24,045$24,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$0$650
Total Invoice$27,302$29,263$27,014$31,199
Adjustments for Features0-1,538-4,283-7,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,302$27,725$22,731$23,294
Cost Above Minimum$0$423$0$563

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelLEAFLEAFSonataSonata
TrimSVSLLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Photovoltaic solar panel $250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0$0  
DC quick-charging capability $750  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer  $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,170$5,795$8,700$12,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$4,530$8,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,538-4,283-7,905

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122018
ModelLEAFSonata
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length175.0 in191.1 in
Width69.7 in73.4 in
Height61.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft316.3 ft3

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