Hyundai increases prices on select Sonatas

[4doorGL]

Average price and select options of Hyundai Sonata increase USD 150

Effective May 24th, 2003, Hyundai increased the price of certain models of the Sonata. Those equipped with automatic transmissions increased by USD 300, resulting in an overall average price increase of .88%. Prices of certain options increased as well, due to the increased price of the power sunroof, from USD 550 to USD 700.

Prices are as follows:

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Model/version New price Old price USD +/- % +/-

SONATA Average 150 0.88
four-door sedan: USD 15,499 USD 15,499 ( - ) ( - )
4AT four-door sedan: USD 16,299 USD 15,999 300 1.88
V6 four-door sedan: USD 15,499 USD 15,499 ( - ) ( - )
V6 4AT four-door sedan: USD 16,299 USD 15,999 300 1.88
GLS four-door sedan: USD 17,349 USD 17,349 ( - ) ( - )
GLS 4AT four-door sedan: USD 18,149 USD 17,849 300 1.68
LX four-door sedan: USD 18,574 USD 18,574 ( - ) ( - )
LX 4AT four-door sedan: USD 19,374 USD 19,074 300 1.57
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[2002SonataGLS]

I hope Hyundai doesn't get too greedy!!

[Rudy H]

The Sonata comes in manual in the US????

[rubenz]

rudy i'm pretty sure it comes in a v6 5 speed.8D

[tranceokido]

Both engines come with a 5spd manual tranny standard and and automatic is optional. Most of the 6bangers come with a shiftronic automatic, but you have to search hard if you want to row your own gears in the 6.

[Rudy H]

Oh ya I remember this conversation with the dealer when my friend wanted to get a manual here in Canada. There is no such thing as 5-speeds here. We were going to swap in the 6-speed, but then problems with warranty, cost etc he ended up just buying something else.

[skitzoskamz]

I didn't think they made a manual in the V6 here in the U.S.....At least they're not available where I'm from. I was thinkin I would do an engine swap from my 4cyl. to a 6cyl. and see if I can't mate it with a 6-spd Tiburon tranny. That would give it some extra pep......Anyone know if thats possible?

[litkaj]

I just thought that I'd throw in here and say that I just bought an 2003 LX on Monday and my moonroof was listed as $550, not $700. Aparently not all the dealerships have gotten the news yet... Buy them now before the dealers actually hear about it and start charging more (then again, if you're actually paying the MSRP, or even close to it, you have some problems).

[djnogo]

all USDM 89-98 sonatas came automatic. all USDM 99-03 sonatas came in choice of auto/manual, regardless of engine.

i used webtech for the research...FYI