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2008 Toyota Avalon
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2008 Toyota Avalon
MSRP $39,840
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2008 Hyundai Sonata
MSRP $22,295 - $29,995
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas 6-Cyl
Gas I4 Gas V6
Displacement
3.5L/213
2.4L/144 3.3L/204
Fuel System
MPFI
MPI
Horsepower
268 hp @ 6200 rpm
162 hp @ 5800 rpm 234 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
248 ft-lb @ 4700 rpm
164 ft-lb @ 4250 rpm 226 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed automatic super electronically-controlled transmission w/OD (Super-ECT)-inc: sequential multi-mode shifter, lock-up torque converter, oil cooler
4-speed automatic transmission w/Shiftronic 5-speed automatic transmission w/Shiftronic 5-speed manual transmission
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
10.7 L/100 km
9.6 - 11.5 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.0 L/100 km
6.3 - 7.2 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.0 - 10.7 L/100 km
6.3 - 11.5 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L
67.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
N/A
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
986 mm
1,021 mm
Front Leg Room
1,049 mm
1,110 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,509 mm
1,461 mm
Rear Head Room
953 mm
970 mm
Rear Leg Room
1,036 mm
950 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,478 mm
1,445 mm
Trunk Volume
408 L
462 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,819 mm
2,731 mm
Length, Overall
5,019 mm
4,801 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,849 mm
1,831 mm
Height, Overall
1,471 mm
1,476 mm
Min Ground Clearance
135 mm
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,618 kg
1,476 - 1,569 kg
Front Tire Size
P215/55R17
P215/60R16 P215/55R17
Rear Tire Size
P215/55R17
P215/60R16 P215/55R17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Not Available
Wheels-Locks
Standard
Not Available
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