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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,135

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $710

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,809

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $78

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelSanta FePassatPassatPassat
TrimLimited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,845 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $27,076 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Bluetooth cell phone link 325      
Cargo net 50 95 95 95
Floor mats 125      
Navigation system 1,750      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Bluetooth cell phone link 292      
Cargo net 41 69 69 69
Floor mats 100      
Navigation system 1,628      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Options (change) 2,250 470 470 470
Options (change) 2,061 369 369 369
Destination 750 770 770 770
Total Price $31,845 $31,135 $33,435 $34,190
Total Invoice $29,887 $29,809 $32,015 $32,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $404
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelSanta FePassatPassatPassat
TrimLimited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine242hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,845$31,135$33,435$34,190
Adjustments for Features0-340-340-440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,845$30,795$33,095$33,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$29,887$29,809$32,015$32,739
Adjustments for Features0-326-326-421
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,887$29,483$31,689$32,318
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,835

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2009201220122012
ModelSanta FePassatPassatPassat
TrimLimited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,740$3,080$3,080$3,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$340$340$440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-326-326-421

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092012
ModelSanta FePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length184.1 in191.6 in
Width74.4 in72.2 in
Height67.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,728 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom34.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.2 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
78.2 ft315.9 ft3

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