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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,880

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $1,344

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,210

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelJettaJettaSonata
Trim2.0TGLILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,590 $23,790 $22,470
Base Invoice $21,702 $21,884 $21,035
Package 1 1,860    
Cargo net 69 69 50
6-speed automated manual 1,075 1,075  
Package 2   3,200  
3.3L V6     1,700
Floor mats     85
Sunroof     900
Package 1 1,699    
Cargo net 55 55 41
6-speed automated manual 1,073 1,073  
Package 2   2,923  
3.3L V6     1,572
Floor mats     68
Sunroof     819
Options (change) 3,004 4,344 2,735
Options (change) 2,827 4,051 2,500
Destination 630 630 675
Total Price $27,224 $28,764 $25,880
Total Invoice $25,159 $26,565 $24,210

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $479
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $150
Model Year200620062008
ModelJettaJettaSonata
Trim2.0TGLILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4234hp V6
TransmissionS6S6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG25/31 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$27,224$28,764$25,880
Adjustments for Features-865-8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,359$27,924$25,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,565$0
Total Invoice$25,159$26,565$24,210
Adjustments for Features-799-7760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,360$25,789$24,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,429$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year200620062008
ModelJettaJettaSonata
Trim2.0TGLILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
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
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,965$2,940$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$865$840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-799-7760

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20062008
ModelJettaSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in107.4 in
Length179.3 in188.9 in
Width70.1 in72.1 in
Height57.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,303 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested135065%
Total Not Requested72535%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
AC power outlet100No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested240085%
Total Not Requested44015%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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