For consumers looking to trade up to the midsize sedan segment, one hard bargain worthy of consideration is the 2005 Hyundai XG350.
For the 2005 model year, the XG350 was the South Korean automaker’s flagship model. The five-passenger, front-wheel drive XG350 was available in two trim lines: base and L, both powered by a 3.5-liter V-6 engine mated to a five-speed automatic transmission with Shifttronic manual override.
Designed for the “near-luxury” end of the segment, the XG350 was equipped with a number of standard safety and convenience features, including anti-lock brakes with traction control, dual front airbags and front seat-mounted side-impact airbags, leather seating surfaces, power driver and passenger seats, fully automatic temperature control, 16-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, keyless entry with alarm, trip computer, AM/FM/cassette/CD audio system with six speakers, rear reading lights, electrochromic rearview mirror and HomeLink system.
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The upmarket XG350L adds 12-spoke alloy wheels, premium Infinity speakers and 210-watt external amplifier, trunk-mounted 8-disc CD changer, power tilt/sliding sunroof, leather-wrapped steering wheel with woodgrain inserts, memory driver’s seat, front heated seats and the exterior mirrors have a memory function and an automatic tilt-down feature when the gear selector is in reverse.
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Official Used Car Guide lists the average retail price for the 2005 Hyundai XG350 sedan: XG350, $12,425; XG350L, $13,275. As with all pre-owned vehicles, expect the average retail price to increase if vehicles are equipped with extra features like theft recovery system ($125).
The retail price listed is the base value by specific model and trim level, with average mileage, usually about 15,000 per year. Consumers can expect to pay more for models with less than average mileage and/or better than average condition. Likewise, a model will be worth less than guide value when a vehicle has high mileage, extensive wear, minor body damage or needs mechanical attention.
The NADA Official Used Car Guide bases mileage ranges on averages from information received from the automotive marketplace. The information used in this column was derived from the March 2008 Midwest Edition of the NADA Official Used Car Guide. For 2005 models, average mileage ranges from 45,001-50,000.
Most new vehicle dealers will check to see if a vehicle received in trade has any outstanding recall notices. Whether purchasing from a dealership or private party, always have a mechanic inspect the vehicle prior to signing an agreement.
