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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: $23,160

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $4,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,755

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $3,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020122012201220122012
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSELSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,395 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280 $23,195 $24,745 $26,445 $28,195 $25,850
Base Invoice $19,249 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016 $21,952 $23,400 $24,725 $26,345 $24,434
Navigation system 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790          
All-weather floor mats 225 225 225 225 115 115 115 115 115
iPod integration 0 0 0            
Sunroof   1,000 1,000            
Navigation and Sunroof Package         2,900 2,900      
Cargo mat         95 95 95 95 95
Floor mats         100 100 100 100 100
Navigation Package             2,200 2,200  
Ultimate Package                 5,500
Navigation system 1,581 1,581 1,581 1,581          
All-weather floor mats 175 175 175 175 92 92 92 92 92
iPod integration 0 0 0            
Sunroof   883 883            
Navigation and Sunroof Package         2,639 2,639      
Cargo mat         77 77 77 77 77
Floor mats         80 80 80 80 80
Navigation Package             2,002 2,002  
Ultimate Package                 5,005
Options (change) 2,015 3,015 3,015 2,015 3,210 3,210 2,510 2,510 5,810
Options (change) 1,756 2,639 2,639 1,756 2,888 2,888 2,251 2,251 5,254
Destination 750 750 750 750 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 -1,300 -1,300 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $23,160 $25,295 $27,455 $26,045 $27,180 $28,730 $29,730 $31,480 $32,435
Total Invoice $21,755 $23,617 $25,641 $24,522 $25,615 $27,063 $27,751 $29,371 $30,463

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,509
Model Year201020102010201020122012201220122012
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSELSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5200hp I4274hp I4198hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M6M6T6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10360, 7360, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17225/45-18225/45-18215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$23,160$25,295$27,455$26,045$27,180$28,730$29,730$31,480$32,435
Adjustments for Features0-375-475-1,325-2,495-2,820-4,295-4,395-4,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,160$24,920$26,980$24,720$24,685$25,910$25,435$27,085$28,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,760$3,820$1,560$0$1,225$750$2,400$3,480
Total Invoice$21,755$23,617$25,641$24,522$25,615$27,063$27,751$29,371$30,463
Adjustments for Features0-350-444-1,248-2,351-2,656-4,009-4,101-4,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,755$23,267$25,197$23,274$23,264$24,407$23,742$25,270$26,453
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,512$3,442$1,519$0$1,143$478$2,006$3,189

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201020102010201020122012201220122012
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSELSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0        
6-speed manual $150$150      
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100     
Proximity key    $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app    $25$25$25$25$25
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$200$200
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50     
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front     $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control     $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15     
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop        $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof      $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0     
HD radio    $50$50  $50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100     
Media drive$15$15$15$15     
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25$25$25
USB port    $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror      $150$150$150
Automatic headlights    $125$125$125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0  $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback        $100
Fog lights    $125$125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display        $25
Tachometer$75$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$100
Folding second row seats$300$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     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50     
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450$450   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100     
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical        $100
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$2,455$2,830$2,930$3,780$4,950$5,275$6,750$6,850$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$475$1,325$2,495$2,820$4,295$4,395$4,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-350-444-1,248-2,351-2,656-4,009-4,101-4,010

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20102012
ModelJettaSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in110.0 in
Length179.3 in189.8 in
Width70.1 in72.2 in
Height57.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,162 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata SE

Navigation and Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dimension, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested150067%
Total Not Requested75033%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata SE 2.0T

Navigation and Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dimension, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested150067%
Total Not Requested75033%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
215/55VR17 tires400No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested105022%
Total Not Requested370078%

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