These days, Hyundai is firing on all cylinders. It’s renewing its products, growing its sales and generating a lot of buzz. Sonata Hybrid is a good example of how the company seems to do it: find the market leader, then design a product seemingly very similar, but price it a bit lower.

It’s no wonder that for Sonata Hybrid, Hyundai picked Camry Hybrid as the market leader. On dimensions and equipment, you’ll find they are indeed very similar. But not identical. Only Camry has Toyota-quality technology and convenience. Plus, only Camry has Toyota’s depth of experience with hybrid powertrains. Camry Hybrid: often imitated, never equaled.

2012 Camry Hybrid vs. 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

� “Excellent Value” IntelliChoice.com ranked 2011 Camry Hybrid an “Excellent value,” ahead of Sonata’s “Above Average value” rating.

� Toyota Care New retail buyers of Camry get the Toyota Care complimentary scheduled maintenance program at no extra cost. Hyundai doesn’t offer a similar program.

� Hybrid TECHnology and ExpEriEnCE Some of what make Camry Hybrid so impressive is the hybrid technology leadership and experience that only Toyota has.

� Hybrid Synergy drive Toyota is the world leader in hybrid-vehicle sales, more than 2.8 million strong and growing. Hyundai is a newcomer to the technology.

� better city fuel economy estimates Camry Hybrid has better city fuel economy estimates than Sonata Hybrid.

� optimized transmission A continuously variable transmission (CVT) helps keep Camry’s engine operating in its optimal range. Sonata uses a conventional transmission.

� Camry Hybrid lifESTylE Camry Hybrid offers a range of features and options that keep you connected and show your personality.

� Choice of grades Camry Hybrid is offered in a choice of grades designed to suit different buyer wants and needs. Sonata Hybrid is “one size fits all.”

� Entune™ Camry’s available Entune is a telematics system that includes popular mobile apps and data services. Sonata doesn’t offer the same features.

Top Camry Hybrid advantages over Sonata Hybrid

Look inside for more info about these advantages and important disclaimers.

� ComprEHEnSiVE SafETy fEaTurES Camry has long had a reputation as a safety leader. Now, Camry sets the bar even higher by introducing new technologies for even more confidence.

� 10 airbags Camry Hybrid includes a front passenger knee airbag and rear outboard side airbags, for a total of 10 airbags. Sonata Hybrid can’t match this comprehensive collection.

� blind spot monitors Camry Hybrid XLE features available blind spot monitors to help the driver be more aware of surroundings. Sonata Hybrid doesn’t offer this on any of its grades.

� Whiplash injury lessening seats Camry Hybrid front seats have special design features that help reduce whiplash-inducing movement. It’s an advancement that helps make Camry Hybrid fully competitive with Sonata.

� ToyoTa ValuE Camry Hybrid embodies the best of Toyota. Others must think so too, because Camry has won so many sales and value awards through the years.

� best seller Camry has been the best-selling car in America for 13 of the prior 14 years. Sonata Hybrid hasn’t even been on the market that long.

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2012 Camry Hybrid

2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

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Sonata Hybrid is offered in only one grade and with one option package (MSRP $5,000). Aside from mats, an iPod® cable and mirror with compass and garage door opener, that’s it. This opens sales opportunities because Camry Hybrid has two grades and a larger selection of options at lower prices so a buyer can tailor the perfect Camry Hybrid.

Here are some of the major features of the Sonata Hybrid.

HYBRIDEngine

2.4L 16-valve DOHC 4-cylinder gas enginePermanent-magnet AC electric motor

Transmission

6-speed automatic

Driveline

Front-wheel drive

Standard Features

Anti-lock braking

Electronic brake-force distribution

Brake assistance

Stability control

Traction control

Dual-stage front airbags

Front seat-mounted side airbags

Side curtain airbags

Front active headrests

LED taillights

Front fog lights

Power side mirrors with turn indicators

Keyless entry

Trip computer with hybrid monitor

Dual-zone automatic climate control

Rear air registers

Power 8-way adjustable driver’s seat

AM/FM/XM®/CD/MP3/USB/AUX audio system with 6 speakers

Hands-free phone system

16-inch alloy wheels

Compare to

Camry Hybrid LE/XLE

Sonata Hybrid at a glance

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

20I1 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID

cable and mirror with compass and garage door opener, that’s it. This opens sales opportunities because Camry Hybrid has two grades and a larger selection of options at lower prices so

Here are some of the major features of the Sonata Hybrid.Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

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Camry Hybrid advantagesA Closer Look

� ComprEHEnSiVE SafETy fEaTurES

10 airbags

Camry Hybrid sets the standard with 10 airbags, including front passenger knee airbags and rear outboard side airbags. Sonata, meanwhile, has six airbags.

Camry Hybrid Sonata

Front airbags Standard Standard

Front side airbags Standard Standard

Side curtain airbags

Standard Standard

Driver and front passenger knee airbags

Standard Not available

Rear outboard side airbags

Standard Not available

Whiplash injury lessening seats

Camry’s front seat frames and head restraints have been engineered to yield in a controlled fashion, thereby absorbing energy to help reduce whiplash-inducing movement between your head and torso in certain types of collisions. This engineering feature helps make Camry Hybrid fully competitive with Sonata.

Camry Hybrid Sonata

Whiplash injury lessening seats

Standard Standard

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� ToyoTa ValuE

best seller

If you’re the best-selling car in America for 13 of the prior 14 years, you must be doing something right. Camry Hybrid is like an arrow aimed at the bulls-eye of what shoppers want.

Camry Hybrid Sonata Hybrid

IntelliChoice.com value rating

Excellent Above average

“excellent Value”

IntelliChoice.com ranked the 2011 Camry Hybrid an “Excellent Value”2. 2011 Sonata Hybrid ranked a step behind as an “Above Average” value.

toyota care

Camry Hybrid includes Toyota Care—Toyota’s complimentary scheduled maintenance program—for all new retail purchasers3. Hyundai doesn’t have a complimentary scheduled maintenance program for Sonata Hybrid buyers.

Camry Hybrid Sonata

Complimentary scheduled maintenance program

StandardNot available

Hyundai Sonata HybridCamry Hybrid

blind spot monitors

Camry Hybrid XLE is the first Camry to offer blind spot monitors built into the sideview mirrors1. The monitors help drivers be more aware of their surroundings.

Camry Hybrid Sonata

Blind spot monitorsAvailable on XLE

Not available

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Hybrid Synergy Drive

Only Toyota has Hybrid Synergy Drive, the world’s best-selling hybrid system. It’s been proven in more than 2.8 million sales worldwide and has shown its durability. Hyundai simply cannot match Toyota’s experience.

� Hybrid TECHnology & ExpEriEnCE

better city fuel economy estimates

Toyota’s experience shows in how far Camry Hybrid can go on a gallon of gas. Manufacturer estimates put Camry Hybrid’s (LE) city rating at 43 mpg, which is better than Sonata’s city rating.4

Camry Hybrid LE

Camry Hybrid XLE

Sonata Hybrid

Est. fuel econ., city (mpg)

43 42 35

Est. fuel econ., hwy (mpg)

39 38 40

optimized transmission

A key to engine efficiency is to operate it in the optimal rpm range, regardless of road speed. Nothing does that as well as a CVT, which has, in effect, an infinite number of ratios. Sonata has a conventional transmission limited to six forward ratios.

Camry Hybrid advantagesA Closer Look

Camry Hybrid Sonata Hybrid

Transmission type ECVT-i Conventional

Forward ratios Infinite 6

� Camry Hybrid lifESTylE

entune

More and more, drivers want to stay connected while on the road. Camry Hybrid responds by offering Toyota’s available Entune system5, including popular mobile apps, data services and full-featured navigation, all with touch-screen control and three years of complimentary access. Hyundai separates these into different packages and still doesn’t include Entune’s mobile apps.

Camry Hybrid (Entune)

Sonata Hybrid (BlueLink™)

Apps (Bing POI search, iheartradio, movietickets.com, OpenTable, PANDORA®)

Included with Entune

Not available

Services (weather, traffic, fuel prices, stocks, sports)

Included with Entune

Separate nav package and service cost

NavigationIncluded with Entune

Separate nav package and service cost

Complimentary Entune services

3 years 3–6 months

Camry LE

Camry Hybrid XLE

Camry Hybrid LE

choice of grades

Camry Hybrid comes in the well-equipped LE grade and also in the luxurious XLE grade. Having two grades gives a buyer more choice and more chance to get just the right equipment. Sonata Hybrid is offered in only one grade.

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1 Do not rely exclusively on the blind-spot monitors to determine if a lane change is safe. Always look over your shoulder and use your turn signal before changing lanes. There are several limitations to the function, detection, range and clarity of the monitors. For a complete list of limitations and directions regarding use of the monitors, please see your owner’s manual. 2 2011 IntelliChoice, www.IntelliChoice.com. 3 Covers normal factory-scheduled service. Plan is two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first. The new Toyota vehicle cannot be part of a rental or commercial fleet, or a livery or taxi vehicle. See plan for complete coverage details. See participating Toyota dealer for details. 4 For Camry: manufacturer’s estimated ratings. Final EPA-ratings may vary. For Sonata: 2011 EPA estimates. Actual mileage will vary. 5 Be sure to obey traffic regulations and maintain awareness of road and traffic conditions. Select Entune apps use a large amount of data and you are responsible for all data charges. Apps and services vary by phone and carrier. Not all apps and data services are available initially. See toyota.com/entune for the latest information regarding apps and services.

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