2008 Hyundai Sonata vs 2009 Toyota Camry

2008 Hyundai Sonata

2009 Toyota Camry

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4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic GLS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sonata 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic GLS	21	30	$18,083	$18,870
Sonata 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic Limited	21	30	$21,035	$22,470
Sonata 4-Door Sedan I4 Manual GLS	21	31	$16,949	$17,670
Sonata 4-Door Sedan I4 Manual SE	21	31	$18,548	$19,570
Sonata 4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic GLS	19	28	$20,208	$21,120
Sonata 4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic Limited	19	28	$22,608	$24,170
Sonata 4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic SE	19	28	$21,026	$22,220

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4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic	21	31	$18,678	$20,195
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic LE	21	31	$19,593	$21,650
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic SE	21	31	$20,533	$22,815
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic XLE	21	31	$23,016	$25,575
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Manual	21	31	$17,707	$19,145
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Manual LE	21	31	$18,643	$20,600
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Manual SE	21	31	$19,633	$21,815
Camry 4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic LE	19	28	$21,793	$24,215
Camry 4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic SE	19	28	$22,939	$25,490
Camry 4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic XLE	19	28	$25,823	$28,695
Camry Hybrid 4-Door Sedan	33	34	$23,796	$26,150

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$18,083

$18,678

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$18,870

$20,195

Monthly Payment Estimate

$315 / month

$337 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

If you can live without top-level refinement and the absolutely latest technology, 2008 Hyundai Sonata is a fine little mid-size sedan, and considering its price, a genuine value.

The 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid melds the automaker's proven, hybrid system into America's bread-and-butter sedan. What's not to like?

TCC Likes

Value, value, value
Exterior styling
Overall presentation

Adequate acceleration and great fuel economy
Smooth, well-controlled ride
Very quiet cabin

TCC Dislikes

Interior could be better finished
Could be quieter

Conservative styling, with little to differentiate the Hybrid
Doesn't handle as well as other Camrys
Difficult to maintain steady speed without cruise control

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large

Mid-Size

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

37.4

38.3

Front Head Room (in)

40.1

38.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

105.4

101.4

Second Hip Room (in)

55.3

53.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.4

57.8

Second Head Room (in)

38.2

37.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.9

Front Leg Room (in)

43.7

41.7

Front Hip Room (in)

55.5

54.6

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.1

71.7

Track Width, Front (in)

62.0

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

188.9

189.2

Height, Overall (in)

58.0

57.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.4

61.6

Wheelbase (in)

107.4

109.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.3

15.0

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.0 x - TBD -

11.65 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-wheel

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3 x - TBD -

11.06 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr-Assisted

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.7

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.9

16.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.8

36.1

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.3

3.2

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P215/60VR16

P215/60R16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/60VR16

P215/60R16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

- TBD -

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3266

3307

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

17 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.3

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

- TBD -

Engine

Displacement

2.4L/146

2.4L/144

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

162 @ 5800

158 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

MPI

EFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

164 @ 4250

161 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.48

3.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

2.20

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.77

3.39

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

0.98

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

3.94

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.41

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Sonata

Toyota Camry

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.59

0.63

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double-wishbone

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.98

0.95

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Dual-link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

MacPherson Strut

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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