2003 Hyundai Sonata
2003 Hyundai Sonata Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$15,499 - $19,374
Original MSRP:
$14,104 - $17,459
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating | N/A |
2003 Hyundai Sonata Review
"Lighted power window switches and a battery-saver feature top 2003's short list of additions to Hyundai's compact sedan. Sonata offers base, GLS, and LX models. Base models offer a 4-cyl engine or a V6. GLS and LX come with the V6. Manual transmission is standard with both engines; the optional automatic has a manual shift gate. Front side airbags are standard. GLS and LX have standard 4-wheel disc brakes; ABS is optional on all models. Optional traction control is exclusive to GLS and LX. This South Korean automaker's basic warranty is among the industry's longest: 5-years/60,000-mi. bumper-to-bumper, 10/100,000 powertrain. Sonata shares its mechanical components with the Kia Optima. Hyundai owns Kia. "
Warranty Information
| Basic: | 5 Years/60,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID | 04V178 |
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| Number of Units Affected | 263,968 |
| Summary | Some passenger vehicles contain a fuel tank assembly valve that may not close properly. If a vehicle with a fuel tank assembly valve that is not properly closed were to roll over, fuel may spill. Spilled fuel in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. |
| Remedy | Dealers will install an additional fuel tank assembly valve. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification is expected to begin during May or June 2004. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. |
| Dates of Manufacture | October 2001 - November 2002 |
| Manufacturer Recall Number | 066 |
2003 Hyundai Sonata Models & Prices
2003 Hyundai Sonata BASE
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn I4 Manual | $15,499 | $14,104 | $230 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn V6 Manual | $15,499 | $14,104 | $230 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn I4 Auto | $16,299 | $14,853 | $242 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn V6 Auto | $16,299 | $14,853 | $242 / Month* | |
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2003 Hyundai Sonata GLS
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn GLS V6 Manual | $17,349 | $15,698 | $256 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn GLS V6 Auto | $18,149 | $16,447 | $268 / Month* | |
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2003 Hyundai Sonata LX
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn LX V6 Manual | $18,574 | $16,710 | $273 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn LX V6 Auto | $19,374 | $17,459 | $285 / Month* | |
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2003 Hyundai Sonata Features and Standard Equipment
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
| BASE | GLS | LX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| City 19/hwy 27 (2.7L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • | • |
| City 20/hwy 27 (2.7L engine/5-speed manual trans) | • | • | • |
| City 22/hwy 30 (2.4L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | ||
| City 22/hwy 30 (2.4L engine/5-speed manual trans) | • |
EXTERIOR Features
| BASE | GLS | LX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-mph body-color bumpers | • | • | • |
| Aerodynamic halogen headlamps | • | • | • |
| Body-color body-side moldings w/chrome inserts | • | • | • |
| Body-color door handles | • | • | • |
| Chrome grille w/black slats | • | • | • |
| Dual body-color pwr exterior mirrors | • | ||
| Dual body-color pwr heated exterior mirrors w/shut-off timers | • | • | |
| Front fog lights | • | • | • |
| Speed sensitive variable intermittent windshield wipers w/washers | • | • | • |
| Tinted glass | • | • | • |
INTERIOR Features
| BASE | GLS | LX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12-volt pwr accessory outlets mounted on center console & in trunk | • | • | • |
| 2 front & 2 rear cup holders | • | • | |
| 60/40 split folding rear seat w/folding center armrest | • | • | • |
| Air conditioning | • | • | |
| Air conditioning w/fully automatic temp control | • | ||
| Cargo area lamp | • | • | • |
| Carpet cargo floor & side trim | • | • | • |
| Carpeted floor mats | • | • | • |
| Center console w/armrest & storage | • | ||
| Center console w/armrest, dual level storage | • | • | |
| Cloth insert door trim | • | ||
| Color-keyed 4-spoke steering wheel w/adjustable tilt | • | ||
| Cruise control | • | • | • |
| Delay out interior lamps | • | • | • |
| Deluxe cloth insert door trim | • | ||
| Deluxe cut pile carpeting | • | • | |
| Digital quartz clock | • | • | • |
| Driver side sunvisor w/illuminated vanity mirror | • | ||
| Dual coat hooks | • | • | • |
| Dual front cup holders in console | • | ||
| Dual front map lamps | • | • | |
| Dual sunvisors w/illuminated vanity mirrors | • | • | |
| ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette/compact disc w/6-speakers | • | • | |
| ETR AM/FM stereo w/compact disc w/6-speakers | • | ||
| Fixed mast antenna | • | ||
| Front door map pockets | • | • | • |
| Front/rear assist grips | • | • | • |
| Full cloth seat trim | • | ||
| Full cut pile carpeting | • | ||
| Full deluxe cloth seat trim | • | ||
| Gauges-inc: tachometer, coolant temp, trip odometer | • | • | • |
| Glove box | • | • | • |
| Leather seat trim | • | ||
| Leather wrapped 4-spoke steering wheel w/adjustable tilt | • | • | |
| Leather wrapped transmission shift lever | • | • | |
| Pwr door locks | • | • | • |
| Pwr telescopic antenna | • | • | |
| Pwr windows w/driver side auto-down | • | • | • |
| Rear seat heater ducts | • | • | • |
| Rear seatback storage pockets | • | • | • |
| Rear window defroster w/timer | • | • | • |
| Reclining front bucket seats w/8-way pwr driver seat, driver adjustabe lumbar support, adjustable headrests | • | ||
| Reclining front bucket seats w/driver side adjustable lumbar support, adjustable headrests | • | • | |
| Remote keyless entry system w/alarm | • | • | • |
| Remote releases-inc: hood, fuel & trunk door w/lockout feature | • | • | • |
| Simulated leather insert door trim | • | ||
| Warning lights-inc: low fuel, trunk ajar, low fuel indicator | • | • | • |
| Woodgrain interior trim | • | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| BASE | GLS | LX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15" x 6" steel wheels w/full wheel covers | • | ||
| 16" x 6" aluminum alloy wheels | • | • | |
| 17.2 gallon fuel tank | • | • | • |
| 2.4L (143) MPFI DOHC 16-valve 4-cyl I4 engine | • | ||
| 2.7L (162) MPFI DOHC 24-valve V6 engine | • | • | • |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | • | • | • |
| Double-wishbone front suspension | • | • | • |
| Front wheel drive | • | • | • |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | • | • | • |
| Multi-link rear suspension | • | • | • |
| P205/60HR16 all-season SBR Michelin tires | • | • | |
| P205/65HR15 all-season SBR Michelin tires | • | ||
| Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes | • | • | • |
| Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes | • | ||
| Pwr-assisted speed sensitive rack & pinion steering | • | • | • |
| Shiftronic 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD | • | • | • |
SAFETY Features
| BASE | GLS | LX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (3) child safety seat anchors | • | • | • |
| (3) rear 3-point ELR/ALR seat belts | • | • | • |
| 5-mph bumpers | • | • | • |
| Driver & front passenger front & side impact airbags w/passenger presence detection system | • | • | • |
| Front driver side 3-point ELR seatbelt | • | • | • |
| Front passenger side 3-point ELR/ALR seatbelt | • | • | • |
| Front seat belts w/height adjustable anchors, belt pretensioners w/force limiters | • | • | • |
| Rear child safety door locks | • | • | • |
2003 Hyundai Sonata Options and Addition Equipment
OPTION PACKAGE Options
| BASE | GLS | LX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCESSORY GROUP 1 -inc: 2.7L V6 engine, carpeted floor mats *NET* | • | ||
| ACCESSORY GROUP 1 -inc: base vehicle only | • | • | • |
| ACCESSORY GROUP 2 -inc: anti-lock braking system (ABS) *NET* | • | • | • |
| ACCESSORY GROUP 3 -inc: 2.7L V6 engine, carpeted floor mats, pwr tilt/slide moonroof w/sunshade *NET* | • | ||
| ACCESSORY GROUP 3 -inc: pwr tilt/slide moonroof w/sunshade *NET* | • | • | |
| ACCESSORY GROUP 4 -inc: 2.7L V6 engine, carpeted floor mats, pwr tilt/slide moonroof w/sunshade, anti-lock braking system (ABS) *NET* | • | ||
| ACCESSORY GROUP 4 -inc: pwr tilt/slide moonroof w/sunshade, anti-lock braking system (ABS) *NET* | • | ||
| ACCESSORY GROUP 5 -inc: anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/traction control, pwr tilt/slide moonroof w/sunshade *NET* | • | ||
| ACCESSORY GROUP 6 -inc: pwr tilt/slide moonroof w/sunshade, electrochromic inside rearview mirror w/HomeLink *NET* | • | ||
| ACCESSORY GROUP 7 -inc: anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/traction control, pwr tilt/slide moonroof w/sunshade, electrochromic inside rearview mirror w/HomeLink *NET* | • |
PAINT Options
| BASE | GLS | LX | |
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| STANDARD PAINT | • | • | • |
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
| BASE | GLS | LX | |
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| CARPETED FLOOR MATS (PIO) | • | ||
| MUD GUARDS (PIO) | • | • | • |
| TRUNK CARGO NET (PIO) | • | • | • |
2003 Hyundai Sonata Technical Specifications
Brakes
| BASE | GLS | LX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System | |||
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.1 x - TBD - | 10.1 x - TBD - | 10.1 x - TBD - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.3 x - TBD - | 10.3 x - TBD - |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| BASE | GLS | LX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trunk Volume (ft) | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 |
Engine
| BASE | GLS | LX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4L/143 | 2.7L/162 | 2.7L/162 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 138 @ 5500 | 170 @ 6000 | 170 @ 6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 147 @ 3000 | 181 @ 4000 | 181 @ 4000 |
Exterior Dimensions
| BASE | GLS | LX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height, Overall (in) | 56.0 | 56.0 | 56.0 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 186.9 | 186.9 | 186.9 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Wheelbase (in) | 106.3 | 106.3 | 106.3 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 71.7 | 71.7 | 71.7 |
Fuel Tank
| BASE | GLS | LX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 17.2 | 17.2 | 17.2 |
Steering
| BASE | GLS | LX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.92 | 2.92 | 2.92 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 34.4 | 34.4 | 34.4 |
Suspension
| BASE | GLS | LX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link |
Tires
| BASE | GLS | LX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | P205/65HR15 | P205/60HR16 | P205/60HR16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P205/65HR15 | P205/60HR16 | P205/60HR16 |
Transmission
| BASE | GLS | LX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Type | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Vehicle
| BASE | GLS | LX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room (in) | 39.3 | 39.3 | 39.3 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 43.3 | 43.3 | 43.3 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 56.9 | 56.9 | 56.9 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.6 | 37.6 | 37.6 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 36.2 | 36.2 | 36.2 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 55.7 | 55.7 | 55.7 |
Weight Information
| BASE | GLS | LX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3181 | 3181 | 3181 |
2003 Hyundai Sonata Safety Features
Safety Features
| Driver & front passenger front & side impact airbags w/passenger presence detection system |
| Front driver side 3-point ELR seatbelt |
| Front passenger side 3-point ELR/ALR seatbelt |
| Front seat belts w/height adjustable anchors, belt pretensioners w/force limiters |
| (3) rear 3-point ELR/ALR seat belts |
| (3) child safety seat anchors |
| Rear child safety door locks |
| 5-mph bumpers |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | N/A |
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