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Hyundai Hikes Price on 2009 Sonata

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    The 2009 Sonata gets electronic stability control as standard, as well as a 15-hp improvement to power. | September 15, 2009

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Hyundai Hikes Price on 2009 Sonata

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    CHICAGO — Hyundai Motor America on Wednesday announced that its 2009 Sonata sedan, which gets a new interior and revised powertrains, starts at $18,795, a price increase of $450 over the 2008 model. The top-of-the-line 2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited with a 3.3-liter V6 starts at $26,345, a $1,500 increase over the 2008 model. Prices include a $675 destination charge.

    The 2009 Sonata is on sale now.

    The Sonata has been tweaked for '09 with such features as standard auxiliary input jacks for audio devices. The exterior has new bumpers, lamps, wheels and grille. The uplevel 3.3-liter V6 gets 15 more horses for a total of 249 and 3 more pound-feet of torque.

    Hyundai notes that the Sonata "remains the only midsize sedan under $20,000 with standard electronic stability control."

    What this means to you: The prices creep up as Hyundai continues to gain stature and respect among U.S. consumers. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent

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