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Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison

Hyundai Sonata vs Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison:
Hyundai Sonata vs Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Traverse price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Sonata vs. Traverse Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Sonata and Traverse will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Hyundai Sonata GLS's price is $10,835 lower than the Chevrolet Traverse LTZ's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Sonata vs. Traverse 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 Traverse LTZ includes additional features worth $11215. 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 $11215 adjustment for the Chevrolet Traverse LTZ's additional features, the Hyundai Sonata GLS is $10,835 less than the Hyundai Sonata GLS.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 10,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 10,161
Model Year20092012
ModelSonataTraverse
TrimGLSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4288hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/32 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers80, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16255/55-20
Total Price19,81041,860
Adjustments for Features0-11,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price19,81030,645
Total Invoice18,98239,808
Adjustments for Features0-10,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice18,98229,143

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Invoice Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Traverse

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

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: 22,050
Lowest Total Invoice: Hyundai Sonata GLS
Difference: 20,826
Model Year20092012
ModelSonataTraverse
TrimGLSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price18,70039,035
Base Invoice17,92237,083
Bluetooth cell phone link325 
Floor mats90 
AWD 2,000
Bluetooth cell phone link 0
Floor mats 0
AWD 1,900
Total options4152,000
Total options3651,900
Destination695825
Total Price19,81041,860
Total Invoice18,98239,808

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092012
ModelSonataTraverse
TrimGLSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front seat active head restraints$50 
Obstacle detection, rear $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $100
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
iPod integration$150 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear seat audio controls $100
Rear wiper $175
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $400
USB port $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $50
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $25
Exterior temperature display $50
Fog lights $125
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirrors $40
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated front seats $300
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$1,000$12,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,665

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092012
ModelSonataTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in118.9 in
Length188.9 in205.0 in
Width72.1 in78.4 in
Height58.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,292 lb.5,066 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.3 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		16.368.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.3116.4 ft3

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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 249-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 0
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.
2008 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Thousands less than the Camry
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
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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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Chevrolet Traverse

Price of the Chevrolet Traverse: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 too high, with GM in trouble, it would seem like they would do more to sell the car

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