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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison

Chevrolet Equinox vs Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison:
Chevrolet Equinox vs Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the Chevrolet Equinox vs. Hyundai Sonata price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Equinox vs. Sonata Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Equinox and Sonata will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Hyundai Sonata GLS's price is $3,640 lower than the Chevrolet Equinox LT's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Equinox vs. Sonata Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Hyundai Sonata GLS, the Chevrolet Equinox LT includes additional features worth $4965. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $4965 adjustment for the Chevrolet Equinox LT's additional features, the Hyundai Sonata GLS is $3,640 less than the Hyundai Sonata GLS.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 3,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 3,212
Model Year201220122012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxSonata
TrimLTLTZGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine264hp V6264hp V6198hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG24/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers250, 8250, 8104, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17205/65-16
Total Price29,62033,39521,015
Adjustments for Features-4,965-8,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price24,65525,29021,015
Cost Above Minimum06350
Total Invoice28,04131,65420,129
Adjustments for Features-4,700-7,6820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice23,34123,97220,129
Cost Above Minimum06310

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Invoice Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Hyundai Sonata

Price Comparison (MSRP): Chevrolet Equinox vs. Hyundai Sonata

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Hyundai Sonata GLS
Difference: 8,605
Lowest Total Invoice: Hyundai Sonata GLS
Difference: 7,912
Model Year201220122012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxSonata
TrimLTLTZGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price25,05029,22019,795
Base Invoice23,79827,75918,971
3.0L V61,5001,500 
Pioneer audio system395  
MyLink / Intellilink100100 
AWD1,7501,750 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  250
Cargo mat  95
Floor mats  100
3.0L V6  0
Pioneer audio system  0
MyLink / Intellilink  0
AWD  0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  226
Cargo mat  77
Floor mats  80
Total options3,7453,350445
Total options3,4183,070383
Destination825825775
Total Price29,62033,39521,015
Total Invoice28,04131,65420,129

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201220122012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxSonata
TrimLTLTZGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front seat active head restraints  $50
Obstacle detection, rear $300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Interior air filter  $25
iPod integration  $150
Rear wiper$175$175 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $50
Traffic + travel information  $50
USB port$150$150 
Voice control for external devices$50$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated side glass$300$300 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog lights $125 
Spotter mirrors$40$40 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $300 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$5,830$8,970$865
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,965$8,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,700-7,6820

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122012
ModelEquinoxSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in110.0 in
Length187.8 in189.8 in
Width72.5 in72.2 in
Height66.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,101 lb.3,161 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		31.5 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		63.7 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
LT

MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices50No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support125Yes
Voice control for audio system50Yes
Total Requested17570%
Total Not Requested7530%

Option Package Details
LTZ

MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices50No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support125Yes
Voice control for audio system50Yes
Total Requested17570%
Total Not Requested7530%

Option Package Details
GLS

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass25Yes
Total Requested17564%
Total Not Requested10036%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Chevrolet Equinox

Price of the Chevrolet Equinox: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 It was affordable at the time.
2005 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 0% for 60 months with many other incentives.
Price of the Chevrolet Equinox: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Except for GM supplier pricing, no budging on price. Much more expensive compared to Escape
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Price with our desired features was higher than same features in Terrain.
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 No discounts available, since the car is very popular.
2010 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Equinox had a comparible price range, but there financing was not as attractive as Ford

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Hyundai Sonata

Price of the Hyundai Sonata: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Currently a good lease deal on the sport version with turbo.
2010 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Very competitively priced. I saved $3000 when compared to a camry or accord with similiar features.
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Compared to the Accord or Camry, the Sonata cost considerably less even though it has a longer list of standard features.
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Best car for the money.
2009 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Best bang for your $$$. Test drove comparable Accord and Camry and they were at least $2000 higher with less options.
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Cheep car.
2009 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Always great incenstives. 0% financing or cash back. That combined with the low price to begin with, hard to beat.
2009 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Price is 2-5K lower for comperable competitors, Malibu, Toyota, etc
2009 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Heavy dealer discounting gets you a fully loaded 6 cyl. Sonata Limited at the same price as a base 4 cyl. Accord or Camry.
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 This car currently has the lowest price point for a mid size car with the electronic stability control, front, side and curtain front and rear air bags all standard. A 5 year 60,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty and 10 year 100,000 mile warranty too.
2009 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 0
2008 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 bought used, paid cash, cheap to own, excellent value
2008 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Its price was lower than comparable sedans for the features that the Sonata offers.
2008 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Cost less than the camry and in my mind just as good if not better
2008 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Thousands less than the Camry
2007 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 For Mid size car this was the best price
2007 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 I bought mine at a dealer auction, repo, 11270 miles, for ~ 60% of what a new one would have cost.
2007 4dr Sedan 234-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 For all of the standard features on the SE, such as V6, fog lights, 17in wheels, ESC, and side airbags, there is no greater value out there. I feel like I own a $30K car for only $20K. After the rebate, I was out less than some base model cars.
2007 4dr Sedan 234-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 3-$5000 cheaper then competitve offerings from Honda, Toyota and Nissan.
2007 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Many safety features (airbag, vehicle stability control) standard resulting in substantial savings
2007 4dr Sedan 234-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Good discounts and excellent dealer combined to make this a great offer.
2006 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Price is low and you get ALOT
2006 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Best value in class.
2006 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 best bang for buck, period.
2006 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 cheap cheap cheap!
2006 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 It was 5k less than an Accord, what else is there to add.
2006 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Really compared to its competitors
2006 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 0% financing
2006 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Best value in its class by far. Excellent price, drive a near-luxury car for less than $20k.
2003 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.7L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 It met our budget at the time.
Price of the Hyundai Sonata: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Dealer was not willing to negotiate at all. Such is often the problem with a brand new model that is high in demand.
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Too expensive for what they represent (cheap and low class)

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