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#22 of 48 Re: 07 Altima 4 cyl vs 07/08 Sonata 6 cyl [starryknight] by bhmr59 Jul 28, 2007 (6:23 pm)
Replying to: starryknight (Jul 28, 2007 5:48 pm) Starryknight, You said you could get either car comparably equipped for about the same price. Are you comparing MSRP or actual prices available?   I did a quick check here on Edmunds, and damn I forgot the numbers, but the most basic Altima had an invoice in the high $17's, I think. The Altima has a $500 rebate according to Edmunds.   You should be able to buy an '07 Sonata below invoice and then deduct the $2K rebate. As you noted, the Sonata has a better warranty and more safety equipment. Those items are certainly worth something from a pricing point when comparing "comparably equipped" cars.   My 2 man business has an '05 & an '07 Sonata...both 6 cyl and both excellent cars.   Check your prices, there may be more of a difference than you think. Then decide, factoring in all the pro's & con's and price. Replies to this message: macakava (Jul 29, 2007 2:15 am) starryknight (Jul 29, 2007 4:30 pm)
#23 of 48 Re: 07 Altima 4 cyl vs 07/08 Sonata 6 cyl [bhmr59] by macakava Jul 29, 2007 (2:15 am)
Replying to: bhmr59 (Jul 28, 2007 6:23 pm) I got my 2007 Sonata Limited (all V6 in 2007 )a month ago new with only 3 mls on ODO for $19.6K! Fully loaded with all options except sunroof which I don't need or used in my trade-in - just one less thing to go wrong, i.e. leaks or motor.   Comparably equipped Accords, Camrys, Maximas, or even Altima would be at least $8K more. Not justifiable to me. Since I keep my cars 10+ years, the Sonata's 10 yr warranty is another plus if I need it.
#24 of 48 Re: 07 Altima 4 cyl vs 07/08 Sonata 6 cyl [jd10013] by macakava Jul 29, 2007 (2:25 am)
Replying to: jd10013 (Jul 28, 2007 2:39 pm) Let's wrap up this thread quickly.   Sugar daddies (eg Renault) or Johns (eg JuiceMon) do not invest in companies (eg Nissan) or sweeties (eg Sweet Desire) without being concerned about ROI or having their wildest desires fulfilled. You can be assured that they are exerting influence over their subjects.   If they don't, then another sugar daddy or John would take over and get what he wants. These are two companies/ entities of different business cultures.
#25 of 48 Re: 07 Altima 4 cyl vs 07/08 Sonata 6 cyl [bhmr59] by starryknight Jul 29, 2007 (4:30 pm)
Replying to: bhmr59 (Jul 28, 2007 6:23 pm) bhmr59, As far as price comparisons are concerned, I guess I was thinking of the 08 Sonata as the 07's are in short supply around here if not already gone. All the Hyundai dealers in my area are mostly filled with 08's. The 07 Altima 2.5S I4 with convenience package, mats, mud guards, antilock brakes can be had for about $20,500. None of the lots around here have the basic Altimas. Those are special order from what I understand. 08 Sonata GLS V6 with popular equipment package, mud guards, mats is about $20,967. Each based on their respective invoices and both including their current rebates. If I can get the 07, then I guess the two cars wouldn't be that comparable.
#26 of 48 i see more hyundai's on the side of the road then nissan's by langjie Jul 30, 2007 (7:58 am)
with that said, quality for both companies have improved since 2001. i have an 07 altima and love it, absolutely love it. i don't mind the hyundai, but it never really interested me...the styling is too bland (and borrowed for that matter) for my taste...but taste is subjective
#27 of 48 Positive long-term test of 2006 Sonata by Car & Driver by macakava Aug 01, 2007 (4:32 pm)
The September 2007 issue of C & D has a long term test of the 2006 Sonata V6 LX after 40,000 miles. Report was very POSITIVE with NO unscheduled(warranty) repairs and lots of praises for the Sonata. The web link is not available yet - maybe at a later time. Replies to this message: jd10013 (Aug 02, 2007 3:16 pm) viperjoe (Dec 08, 2007 2:39 pm)
#28 of 48 Re: Positive long-term test of 2006 Sonata by Car & Driver [macakava] by jd10013 Aug 02, 2007 (3:16 pm)
Replying to: macakava (Aug 01, 2007 4:32 pm) hyundai deffinitly has come a long way. Replies to this message: viperjoe (Dec 08, 2007 2:39 pm)
#29 of 48 Re: Positive long-term test of 2006 Sonata by Car & Driver [jd10013] by viperjoe Dec 08, 2007 (2:39 pm)
Replying to: jd10013 (Aug 02, 2007 3:16 pm) If you are buying used you can get a great deal on a 06 or 07 sonata as rental car companies use them for a year or so and turn them in. My brother is a used car dealer and we are buying them every two weeks at the auctions. Bang for the buck you can not beat this car but only for a used one because their value drops very fast on new ones. If you are going new I would go Nissan and the low interest rate is a bonus too. I just had a Altima hybrid delivered to me here in Houston last night and it is definitely a nicer car but I did spring for the tech pkg.
#30 of 48 I just bought Sonata over Altima by southsider1 Jan 20, 2008 (10:09 am)
The Sonata and the Altima were my two finalists, and truth be told I wanted the Altima but bought the Sonata. (Altima S, 4-cyl, 6-speed manual vs Sonata GLS, 4-cyl, 5-speed manual).   The Altima looks great, has "intelligent key", trip computer, telescoping wheel, 8 beverage holders (Sonata has 4), security system (engine immobilizer), big useable trunk, very roomy cabin, 2 inch longer wheelbase, bigger in the front seat in almost every dimension, audio jack for mp3, slightly better gas mileage.   The Sonata looks nice, has XM, stability control, traction control, security system (alarm), huge trunk, very roomy cabin, A/C in the back, lighted vanity mirror, clock (no clock in Altima), heated exterior mirror, bigger in the backseat in every dimension.   Because both are big enough in the front seat, I went with bigger backseat and trunk, and about $2000 less for Sonata. Yes, I'm having buyer's remorse a little because like I said I really wanted the Altima for looks and sportiness. But Hyundai just put together too good of a package.
#31 of 48 Altima vs. Sonata by kingsalmon Jan 26, 2008 (12:19 pm)
Hey Starryknight,   I own a 2004 Elantra Hatch and I love this car! It's not the most beautiful/stylish or sporty car out there, but for the price and practicality purposes, it's the best car I've ever owned!   I do a lot of city driving which i hate and I've accumulated 65,000 miles on it already. However, I've never had it in for repairs and the dealer is so great to deal with.   I've owned Civics in the past, so I can tell you I'm not biased against Japanese cars. They are great for what they do. However, they've increased their prices way above what they should be.   The Altima looks pretty cutting edge(if you like Nissan's styling philosophy) but I think it looks too much like the Maxima and the other cars in their line up. Never really like the Maxima to begin with but applaud them for trying to be different. The Sonata on the other hand is derivitive, but in a good way. I like the overall purportion of the car and it looks very classy. Not as modern a look as the Nissan, but very nicely done in its own way. The interior is better on the Nissan but safety and cabin room is better on the Sonata.   In terms of reliability, most of my friends would not buy Hyundai because they think Japanese cars are more desireable and reliabe. But you wouldn't imagine how many times I took them to the shop with my Elantra. Whether it be accidents, or minor repairs(especially electrical on the Honda's) or major repairs (more so on the Nissan's). They buy Honda, Acura, and Nissan for the most part and I can tell you the Nissan cars are the ones who enter the shop more often than not.   Dating back 2 years ago, my friend's Sentra stopped working one morning so I tried to jumpstart it with my Elantra. Nothing happened so I had to drive him to the dealership.   Eventually he got it fixed, but it cost him a fortune as it wasn't covered under warranty! With Hyundai, as long as you're doing regular maintenance, you're covered for much longer than Nissan. In fact I'm still covered for another 35,000 miles. I know the best warranty is the one you don't need to use and I haven't needed to use it (thank God). However, just to know that you're covered is such a blessing as I don't think I can afford to pay for the repair bills my friends have accumulated over the years.   As for gas mileage, the civic did have better mileage. However, I did drive the Civic in hwy driving for the most part. When I drive the Elantra for hwy, I get really good mileage too.   In the end, it's your choice Starryknight. But if you're a practical guy, you'll pick the Sonata. If you can afford to spend the money and you really like the Altima, go for it.   Don't worry about depreciation as the Sonata costs considerably less and although the percentage in which it depreciates may be higher, the overall amount won't be less than the Altima because the Nissan costs that much more to begin with.   So in essence if you judge reasonably, you can't go wrong with resale value in the Hyundai as well.   You would be getting a much better deal with the Sonata in my opinion.

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