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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: $24,450

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $10,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212012201220122012
ModelSonataSonataJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,950 $35,300 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Floor mats 125 125        
All-weather floor mats 130 130 235 235 235 235
Premium Package     1,440      
Autobahn Package           2,050
Floor mats 100 100        
All-weather floor mats 104 104 185 185 185 185
Premium Package     1,382      
Autobahn Package           1,968
Options (change) 255 255 1,675 235 235 2,285
Options (change) 204 204 1,567 185 185 2,153
Destination 1,005 1,005 770 770 770 770
Total Price $35,210 $36,560 $25,220 $24,450 $25,810 $26,800

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,572
Model Year202120212012201220122012
ModelSonataSonataJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4150hp I4 H140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT8T6M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,210$36,560$25,220$24,450$25,810$26,800
Adjustments for Features-4,635-4,8100-875-1,975-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,575$31,750$25,220$23,575$23,835$26,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,175$1,645$0$260$2,575

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year202120212012201220122012
ModelSonataSonataJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  $1100 
6-speed manual  $150  $150
5-speed manual   $0  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200    
Sunroof$900 $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600 
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150    
Automatic headlights$125$125    
Compass$0$0   $0
Detailed driving style feedback $100    
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200    
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$7,300$7,475$2,665$3,540$4,640$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,635$4,810$0$875$1,975$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-159-1590-840-1,895-624

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20212012
ModelSonataJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in104.4 in
Length192.9 in182.2 in
Width73.2 in70.0 in
Height56.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,121 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom46.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.5 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
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 Requested122555%
Total Not Requested101545%

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