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

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $4,457

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $4,538

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Model Year2008200820092009
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleSonataSonata
TrimSSESELimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $22,050 $24,550
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $20,867 $22,959
iPod integration 199 199    
Sunroof 1,000      
Rear spoiler 479 479    
Heated front seats 225      
Premium Package     1,650  
Floor mats     90 90
iPod integration 176 176    
Sunroof 883      
Rear spoiler 310 310    
Heated front seats 199      
Premium Package     1,502  
Floor mats     73 73
Options (change) 1,903 678 1,740 90
Options (change) 1,568 486 1,575 73
Destination 650 650 695 695
Total Price $20,028 $21,853 $24,485 $25,335
Total Invoice $18,599 $20,674 $23,137 $23,727

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,147
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,255
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleSonataSonata
TrimSSESELimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5150hp I5175hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6240, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$20,028$21,853$24,485$25,335
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-3,310-4,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,028$20,603$21,175$21,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$25
Total Invoice$18,599$20,674$23,137$23,727
Adjustments for Features0-1,183-3,128-3,873
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,599$19,491$20,009$19,854
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$155$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleSonataSonata
TrimSSESELimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration$100$100  
USB port  $25$25
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 $50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
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$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$940$2,190$4,250$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$3,310$4,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183-3,128-3,873

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082009
ModelNew BeetleSonata
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in107.4 in
Length161.1 in188.9 in
Width67.9 in72.1 in
Height59.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,293 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft316.3 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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