Compare: 2009 Hyundai Sonata vs 2008 Nissan Altima

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2009 Hyundai Sonata

2008 Nissan Altima

  2009 Hyundai Sonata 2008 Nissan Altima 2-door Coupe I4 Man S Front Exterior View
MSRP
$22,625
$23,645
Invoice $21,366 $22,404
MPG
City/Highway
19/32 19/33
Rating 7.8 8.4
Bottom Line TheCarConnection.com still rates the Honda Accord as the family-sedan champion, but the 2009 Hyundai Sonata lands solidly in the upstart tier that includes the Mazda6, Ford Fusion and Chevrolet Malibu. The 2008 Nissan Altima is a little sportier, though not less sensible.
Likes &
Dislikes

Likes:

  • Vastly improved interior
  • Handsome exterior styling
  • Smooth new four-cylinder engine
  • Great warranty

Dislikes:

  • Seats feel somewhat flat
  • Bluetooth integration a little quirky
  • Steering feels less precise than competition

Likes:

  • Base four-cylinder model is peppier than rivals
  • Very fuel-efficient with four-cylinder and CVT automatic
  • Especially torquey V-6 can keep up with some sports-cars
  • Crisp, responsive handling

Dislikes:

  • Back-seat not especially roomy
  • No way to avoid gimmicky keyless ignition system
  • Four-cylinder models don’t include stability control
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Used Car Prices

  Min Max Average
2009 Hyundai Sonata $12,976 $15,955 $14,501
2008 Nissan Altima $13,167 $18,860 $16,005
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