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Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,215

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $3,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,277

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $2,946

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112012201220122012
ModelSonataSonataSonataSonataJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybridTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,345 $25,495 $27,245 $25,795 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $23,026 $23,847 $25,465 $24,383 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Navigation and Sunroof Package 2,600              
Floor mats 100 100 100 100        
Navigation Package   2,100 2,100   1,130      
Premium Package       5,000 1,440      
Autobahn Package               2,050
Navigation system               900
Navigation and Sunroof Package 2,366              
Floor mats 81 81 81 81        
Navigation Package   1,911 1,911   1,084      
Premium Package       4,550 1,382      
Autobahn Package               1,968
Navigation system               864
Options (change) 2,700 2,200 2,200 5,100 2,570 0 0 2,950
Options (change) 2,447 1,992 1,992 4,631 2,466 0 0 2,832
Destination 750 750 750 750 770 770 770 770
Total Price $27,795 $28,445 $30,195 $31,645 $26,115 $24,215 $25,575 $27,465
Total Invoice $26,223 $26,589 $28,207 $29,764 $25,100 $23,277 $24,583 $26,397

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $127
Model Year20112011201120112012201220122012
ModelSonataSonataSonataSonataJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybridTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4198hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$27,795$28,445$30,195$31,645$26,115$24,215$25,575$27,465
Adjustments for Features-2,085-3,510-3,610-3,6350-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,710$24,935$26,585$28,010$26,115$24,115$24,375$26,990
Cost Above Minimum$775$0$1,650$3,075$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$26,223$26,589$28,207$29,764$25,100$23,277$24,583$26,397
Adjustments for Features-1,967-3,281-3,372-3,4190-96-1,153-457
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,256$23,308$24,835$26,345$25,100$23,181$23,430$25,940
Cost Above Minimum$948$0$1,527$3,037$1,919$0$249$2,759

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112011201120112012201220122012
ModelSonataSonataSonataSonataJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybridTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100  $1100 
6-speed manual    $150  $150
5-speed manual     $0  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire    $225$225$225$225
Rearview camera $200$200$200    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment       $50
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25    $25
Panoramic sunroof   $1200    
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  $125
HD radio   $50 $50$50 
iPod integration    $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot    $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25    
USB port$25$25$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150    
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125    
Compass $0$0$0   $0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25    
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75$75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300$300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200$200    
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals       $75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450       
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)      $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100     
Total Value of Features$4,475$5,900$6,000$6,025$2,390$2,490$3,590$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,085$3,510$3,610$3,635$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,967-3,281-3,372-3,4190-96-1,153-457

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112012
ModelSonataJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in104.4 in
Length189.8 in182.2 in
Width72.2 in70.0 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,162 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata SE 2.0T

Navigation and Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Dimension, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested152576%
Total Not Requested47524%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested67552%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested67552%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
215/55VR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested97521%
Total Not Requested377579%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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