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Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,635

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $10,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,755

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $9,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelSonataPassat
TrimLimitedVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,550 $36,050
Base Invoice $22,959 $33,597
Cargo net 50  
Floor mats 90  
Navigation system 1,250 1,800
3.3L V6 2,000  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Cargo net 41  
Floor mats 73  
Navigation system 1,137 1,589
3.3L V6 1,850  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Options (change) 3,390 2,025
Options (change) 3,101 1,788
Destination 695 690
Total Price $28,635 $38,765
Total Invoice $26,755 $36,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,886
Model Year20092008
ModelSonataPassat
TrimLimitedVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine249hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$28,635$38,765
Adjustments for Features0-2,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,635$36,150
Total Invoice$26,755$36,075
Adjustments for Features0-2,434
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,755$33,641

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092008
ModelSonataPassat
TrimLimitedVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,800$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,434

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092008
ModelSonataPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in106.7 in
Length188.9 in188.2 in
Width72.1 in71.7 in
Height58.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,576 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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