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2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid vs. 2018 Lexus IS 300

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What is the main difference between Sonata Hybrid and IS 300?

Two Sedans with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the powertrain, starting price, fuel economy, market segment, horsepower, and ground shadow size. First of all, the 2018 Lexus IS 300 has a more powerful engine than the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, and it gets 17.5 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. Also, there is a $12,710 difference in the base MSRP. The 2018 IS 300 has a higher starting price than the 2018 Sonata Hybrid. In addition, the Sonata Hybrid has a slightly larger body than the IS 300. Among similarities are the body structure, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.0 L, Auto, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
  • 3.5 L, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$25,500
$38,210
Engine
Engine
2.0 L/122
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
193 hp
241 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
6.9 sec
City MPG
City MPG
39 - 40 MPG
22 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
44 - 46 MPG
32 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
41 - 42 MPG
26 MPG
Width
Width
79.8 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73.4 in
71.3 in
Length
Length
191.1 in
184.3 in
Height
Height
57.9 in
56.3 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
110.4 in
110.2 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
97.4 ft2
91.3 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
40.4 in
38.2 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
45.5 in
44.8 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
57.9 in
55.9 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
38 in
36.9 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.6 in
32.2 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
56.5 in
53.4 in

Costs

2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

2018 Lexus IS 300

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,350 - $1,400
$2,700 - $3,150
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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$159 (2018 Lexus IS IS 300 RWD)
Lease Due
Lease Due
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$3,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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$12,423 - $12,873
2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid vs. 2018 Lexus IS 300 - Front Left Comparison2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid vs. 2018 Lexus IS 300 - Front Left Comparison
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