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Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $1,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $1,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelSonataSonataNew Beetle
TrimSELimited2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,570 $22,470 $17,915
Base Invoice $18,224 $21,035 $17,040
Premium Package 1,650    
Floor mats 85 85  
Sunroof   900 1,000
Satellite radio     375
Premium Package 1,502    
Floor mats 68 68  
Sunroof   819 883
Satellite radio     331
Options (change) 1,735 985 1,375
Options (change) 1,570 887 1,214
Destination 675 675 700
Total Price $21,980 $24,130 $19,990
Total Invoice $20,469 $22,597 $18,954

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Hyundai Sonata SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $147
Model Year200820082009
ModelSonataSonataNew Beetle
TrimSELimited2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine162hp I4162hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionM5T4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 7360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$21,980$24,130$19,990
Adjustments for Features-1,785-3,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,195$20,195$19,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$20,469$22,597$18,954
Adjustments for Features-1,662-3,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,807$18,912$18,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$105$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year200820082009
ModelSonataSonataNew Beetle
TrimSELimited2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$2,475$4,625$690
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,785$3,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,662-3,6850

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082009
ModelSonataNew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.4 in98.7 in
Length188.9 in161.1 in
Width72.1 in67.9 in
Height58.0 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,254 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Unbranded, 240W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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