Competitive Comparison - Hyundai Sonata 2015 Manual

compeTiTive comparison

2015 sonaTa se hiGhliGhTs
• All-new design for 2015 model year
• Evolution of fluidic sculpture styling, with standard rear spoiler
• Driver-oriented, more luxurious interior
• SE trim level replaces GLS; Limited trim level still offered
• 2.4-liter GDI 4-cylinder engine enhanced to improve practical performance
• 6-speed SHIFTRONIC automatic transmission with Drive Mode Select
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• Body structure features increased use of high-tensile-strength steel
• Refined suspension to improve response, handling and stability
vs. Toyota camry lE, Sonata has
• More horsepower (185 horsepower vs. 178)
• More torque (178 lb.-ft. vs. 170)
• Speed-sensitive variable intermittent wipers vs. not speed-sensitive
• Alloy wheels standard vs. steel wheels on Camry LE
• Blue Link telematics system optional vs. not available
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• More front leg room (45.5 inches vs. 41.6)
• Standard rear lip spoiler vs. available
vs. honda accord lx, Sonata has
• 6-speed SHIFTRONIC ® automatic transmission standard vs. optional CVT
• Blue Link ® telematics system optional vs. not available
• Height adjustable passenger seat vs. not available
• Power driver seat optional vs. not available
• 60/40 split-folding rear seatbacks standard vs. not available
• More front leg room (45.5 inches vs. 42.5)
• Alloy wheels standard vs. steel wheels
vs. nissan altima 2.5 S, Sonata has
• More horsepower (185 horsepower vs. 182)
• 6-speed SHIFTRONIC automatic transmission standard vs. Xtronic CVT
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• Alloy wheels standard vs. steel wheels on Altima 2.5 S
• Blue Link telematics system optional vs. not available
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• Standard USB input jack vs. optional
• More cargo volume (16.3 cubic feet vs. 15.4)
• Standard LED Daytime Running Lights vs. not available
vs. Ford Fusion S, Sonata has
• More horsepower (185 horsepower vs. 175)
• More torque (178 lb.-ft. vs. 175)
• Standard rear lip spoiler vs. not available
• USB input jack standard vs. optional
• More front leg room (45.5 inches vs. 44.3)
• Larger passenger volume (106.1 cubic feet vs. 102.8)
• Standard heated sideview mirrors vs. not available
vs. chevrolet Malibu 1lT, Sonata has
• 6-speed SHIFTRONIC ® automatic transmission vs. no sequential shifting
• Speed-sensitive variable intermittent wipers vs. not speed-sensitive
• Standard rear lip spoiler vs. available
• Standard driver blind spot mirror vs. not available
• More front and rear head room (40.4/38.0 inches vs. 39.0/37.5)
• More front leg room (45.5 inches vs. 42.1)
• Height adjustable passenger seat vs. not available
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2015 sonaTa 2.0T sporT hiGhliGhTs
• Mechanical: 2.0-liter twin-scroll turbocharged engine, sport-tuned suspension and steering,
firmer suspension bushings, strut tower bar, larger front brake rotors; 245 horsepower, 260 lb.-ft.
of torque; automatic transmission with paddle shifters
• Exterior: HID headlights, 18-inch alloy wheels, rocker panel extensions, LED rear taillights, quad
exhaust outlets and rear diffuser
• Interior: Sport leather seat trim with contrast stitching, instrument cluster with mechanical
gauges, D-cut steering wheel, aluminum pedals, carbon fiber appearance interior trim
vs. Toyota camry v6, Sonata has
• More torque (260 lb.-ft. vs. 248)
• HID Xenon headlights standard vs. not available
• LED taillights vs. not available
• Leather seating surfaces standard vs. leatherette
• Blind Spot Detection (BSD) System standard vs. available
• More passenger volume (106.1 cu. ft. vs. 101.3)
• Hands-free Smart Trunk standard vs. not available
• Better EPA mpg city/combined/highway fuel economy (23/26/32 vs. 21/25/31)
vs. honda accord Ex-l v6, Sonata has
• 7 standard airbags vs. 6
• More torque (260 lb.-ft. vs. 252)
• 18-inch alloy wheels vs. 17
• HID Xenon headlights standard vs. not available
• Hands-free Smart Trunk standard vs. not available
• More front and rear head room (40.4/38.0 inches vs. 37.6/37.0)
• More front leg room (45.5 inches vs. 42.5)
• More cargo volume (16.3 cubic feet vs. 15.5)
vs. nissan altima 3.5 l, Sonata has
• 6-speed SHIFTRONIC automatic transmission standard vs. Xtronic CVT
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• 7 standard airbags vs. 6
• Quad tip exhaust vs. dual
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) vs. not available
• Drive Mode Select vs. not available
• Hands-free Smart Trunk standard vs. not available
• More front and rear head room (40.4/38.0 inches vs. 39.1:/37.1)
• Better EPA mpg city fuel economy (23 vs. 22)
vs. Ford Fusion Titanium, Sonata has
• Lower MSRP ($28,575 vs. $30,600)
• More horsepower (245 horsepower vs. 231 with regular, 240 with premium)
• Quad tip exhaust vs. dual
• HID Xenon headlights standard vs. not available
• Hands-free Smart Trunk standard vs. not available
• More front and rear head room (40.4/38.0 inches vs. 39.2/37.8)
• Larger passenger volume (106.1 cubic feet vs. 102.8)
• More cargo volume (16.3 cubic feet vs. 16.0)
vs. chevrolet Malibu 3lT, Sonata has
• LED brake lights vs. not available
• Drive Mode Select vs. not available
• Rearview camera standard vs. optional
• HID Xenon headlights standard vs. not available
• Hands-free Smart Trunk standard vs. not available
• Blind Spot Detection (BSD) System vs. available
• More front leg room (45.5 inches vs. 42.1)
• Better EPA mpg city/combined/highway fuel economy (23/26/32 vs. 21/24/30)
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