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Hyundai Sonata vs. Honda Accord vs. Toyota Camry vs. Ford Fusion - READ ONLY

2824 messages,  Last post on Feb 06, 2006 at 7:12 PM

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What is this discussion about? Hyundai Sonata, Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Ford Fusion, Sedan

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#2294 of 2824 Re: Lot lot of discussion, now can u all give me an answer ? [chan101qua] by kgibbs29

Jan 25, 2006 (2:00 pm)

Replying to: chan101qua (Jan 24, 2006 5:07 pm)
Here is the link to a comparison test Edmunds conducted last summer.
 
http://www.edmunds.com/apps/vdpcontainers/do/vdp/articleId=106434/pageNumber=1?s- ynpartner=edmunds&pageurl=www.edmunds.com/reviews/comparison/articles/106434/art- icle.html
 
Edmunds asked Honda, Toyota, & Hyundai for a car priced under $22K. The Edmund's quote showcased in the new Sonata commercial is taken from this article.
 
But to directly answer your question, I say buy the Hyundai Sonata. My other car is a 2001 Nissan Sentra SE (the wife uses it). I got a new job where most days I must venture into the office (last job I worked exclusively from home), so we needed another car now.
 
I looked at the Nissan Altima SE-R, the Honda Accord EX V-6, the Toyota Camry XLE V-6, and the Hyundai Sonata LX. I chosed these cars because after owning a Nissan (originally bought for my mother-in-law), I have come to like the brand. Since I have never owned any sort of Toyota, its selection is based soley on reputation. I have owned several Honda's; the most recent being a 1992 Acura Vigor GS. The Hyundai was added to the mix due to all the positive reviews on the internet (Edmunds.com, Car.com, MotorWeek, etc.
 
Based on Edmunds TMV pricing, A fully loaded Camry is currently $27,728, Accord is $27,766 (Edmunds doesn't allow for the addition of options for some reason), Altima is $28,361, and the Sonata is $22,333. That's a difference of $5,395, $5,433, and $6,028; respectively. All of these TMV prices from Edmunds are inclusive of Destination Charges and any Rebates offered. They do not include any Taxes, Tag, Title, Insurance, or Warranty charges. These must all be added to the prices listed.
 
I chose the Sonata mainly based on most bang for the buck. I got it for the low price of $23,538. And by "got it," I mean the price includes everything: the car, the options, destination, taxes, tag, title, gap insurance, extended warranty (10 year bumper-to-bumper), and whatever else.
 
Now do I have complaints? Yes!
1.) the annoying fasten your seat belt chime goes off every minute until belt is fastened.
2.) no button of steering wheel to change radio station, track, or directory; only volume controls on steering wheel.
3.) interior color choice. I like the light grey w/ metallic finish over the beige w/ wood finish. But if you navigate the Korean Hyundai site, the Koreans get a third option (DARK GREY). It matches the upper portion of interior in US versions.
4.) Korean version has addition factory installed options. Whereas in the US, only the dealer will install the geniune Hyundai parts. What parts? Huge screen Navigation System and Satellite Radio (Sirius or XM). The Navigation goes where the radio/cd changer is located. And then the disc changer replaces the cubby compartment under the temperature controls.

#2295 of 2824 Re: My thoughts on Hyundai by jpnewt

Jan 25, 2006 (2:04 pm)

While Hyundai's intial quality has continued to rise the key is what happens down the road. If you look at resale values there is where the real story of quality, dependability and consumer confidence lies. Fact is a Hyundai is worth a lot less than a Honda or Toyota and not ALL because the price is lower at the start.

#2296 of 2824 Re: Lot lot of discussion, now can u all give me an answer ? [chan101qua] by 94hawkskin

Jan 25, 2006 (2:08 pm)

Replying to: chan101qua (Jan 24, 2006 5:07 pm)
I was faced with the same decision as well. I picked the 2006 Sonatoa GLS I4 for about $3,500 cheaper than I could buy a similar equipped Camry or Accord. After test driving them all I felt the Accord was the best (Not by Much) with the Sonata a close 2nd and the Camry a distant 3rd.
 
The Sonata also came with Alloy wheels, side curtain airbags, ESC, and 4 wheel disc brakes. After looking at the competition I felt the Accord wasn't worth the price difference and purchased a Sonata.
 
I have now been a happy owner of the Sonata and haven't had any rattles or problems with the car for over 5,000 miles now, which included a trip to Iowa in Dec. This car amazes me in that the quality and price don't seem to match. One of the few times that I felt I got more than what I paid for.

#2297 of 2824 Re: My thoughts on Hyundai [jpnewt] by kgibbs29

Jan 25, 2006 (2:13 pm)

Replying to: jpnewt (Jan 25, 2006 2:04 pm)
True for the most part. I think with each successive release, Hyundai is building a better product. The Sante Fe was better than anything previous to it, the Tuscon is of better quality than the Sante Fe, the new Sonata is of better quality than the Tuscon, the Azera just has more features than the Sonata, and the 2007 Sante Fe is of even better quality. (Just saw it today)

#2298 of 2824 Re: Lot lot of discussion, now can u all give me an answer ? [ctalk] by sonatame

Jan 25, 2006 (2:15 pm)

Replying to: ctalk (Jan 25, 2006 11:20 am)
b>I find the high end Accord's have superior workmanship. The base models of the Accord seem to be on par with the Sonata
 
I wash and wax both a 2004 Honda Accord EX and a 2006 Hyundai Sonata and I find no difference in door alignments, hood and trunk placement or any other connective part. I like the trunk latches better on the Sonata, but like the way the Accord trunk pops up when you open it.
 
Since you are an Accord advocate, have you noticed that the Accords eat rocks and insects on the front hood for about 2 feet up from the front. I have a few friends that have also experienced this and it really looks awful when you wax it unless you use a color wax. We do a tremendous amount of interstate driving at 70 to 80 mph.

#2299 of 2824 Re: Lot lot of discussion, now can u all give me an answer ? [94hawkskin] by jpnewt

Jan 25, 2006 (2:28 pm)

Replying to: 94hawkskin (Jan 25, 2006 2:08 pm)
I'm glad you are happy but c'mon 5,000 miles will not tell you enough about the car. My folks a long time ago praised their 1st Saturn as the best car for their money, that was until 60,000 miles when they decided it was the worst decision they ever made! I will be more interested in your comments in the next couple years when it has 50K to 60k on it. In the meantime enjoy.

#2300 of 2824 Re: My thoughts on Hyundai [jpnewt] by snakeweasel

Jan 25, 2006 (2:28 pm)

Replying to: jpnewt (Jan 25, 2006 2:04 pm)
Fact is a Hyundai is worth a lot less than a Honda or Toyota and not ALL because the price is lower at the start.
 
I don't know about that, I checked the values at Kelly Blue Book on my Elantra and compared them to a similarly priced Civic of the same year with the same mileage (130k). While the Elantra is indeed less it is only about $160 less.

#2301 of 2824 Re: My thoughts on Hyundai [snakeweasel] by jpnewt

Jan 25, 2006 (2:38 pm)

Replying to: snakeweasel (Jan 25, 2006 2:28 pm)
Ask kbb to stroke you a check, it won't happen. Go to a dealership to trade-in and I guarantee you that it is more than $160.00. Put it up for sale yourself and tell people the price vs a Civic of the same parameters and watch them chuckle.

#2302 of 2824 Re: My thoughts on Hyundai [snakeweasel] by sonatame

Jan 25, 2006 (2:40 pm)

Replying to: snakeweasel (Jan 25, 2006 2:28 pm)
If resale is your main objective in buying a car you really should look at leasing. No matter what brand you buy, your investment loses huge amounts of money as soon as you drive it off the lot.
 
So far most of the people in this forum seem to keep their cars 5-years or more and at that stage the value of your trade becomes more dependent on what you trade for than what you have. I am betting my Sonata LX will be equal to any Camry or Accord after my 10 year warranty runs out.

#2303 of 2824 Re: Lot lot of discussion, now can u all give me an answer ? [sonatame] by ctalk

Jan 25, 2006 (2:49 pm)

Replying to: sonatame (Jan 25, 2006 2:15 pm)
Since you are an Accord advocate, have you noticed that the Accords eat rocks and insects on the front hood for about 2 feet up from the front. I have a few friends that have also experienced this and it really looks awful when you wax it unless you use a color wax. We do a tremendous amount of interstate driving at 70 to 80 mph.
 
I haven't experienced any problems with the paint, but I do have chips (from mini accidents ) I was just recently was forced off the road into an icy snow bank, very frightening experience. My Accord managed to come out with no scratches.
 
Let me clarify what I meant by "superior workmanship", I should have directed that towards the interior.

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