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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: $34,190

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,739

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelSanta FeSanta FePassat
TrimSELimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,400 $34,500 $32,950
Base Invoice $28,960 $32,465 $31,600
Premium Package 3,750    
Ultimate Package 3,800    
Cargo net 50 50 95
Floor mats 135 135  
Ultimate Package   4,650  
Rear spoiler     375
Premium Package 3,413    
Ultimate Package 3,458    
Cargo net 41 41 69
Floor mats 107 107  
Ultimate Package   4,232  
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 7,735 4,835 470
Options (change) 7,019 4,380 369
Destination 895 895 770
Total Price $39,030 $40,230 $34,190
Total Invoice $36,874 $37,740 $32,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $608
Model Year201620162012
ModelSanta FeSanta FePassat
TrimSELimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10550, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19235/45-18
Total Price$39,030$40,230$34,190
Adjustments for Features-5,020-5,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,010$34,460$34,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$0
Total Invoice$36,874$37,740$32,739
Adjustments for Features-4,743-5,4130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,131$32,327$32,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$196$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201620162012
ModelSanta FeSanta FePassat
TrimSELimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,600$9,350$3,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,020$5,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,743-5,4130

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162012
ModelSanta FePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in110.4 in
Length193.1 in191.6 in
Width74.2 in72.2 in
Height66.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,946 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
40.9 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested210061%
Total Not Requested135039%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Dimension, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested90026%
Total Not Requested260074%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
LED tail lights0No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested90019%
Total Not Requested375081%

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