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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: $23,765

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $3,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $2,601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012201220122012
ModelJettaJettaSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimSELTDISESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,395 $22,995 $23,195 $24,745 $26,445 $28,195
Base Invoice $20,539 $22,075 $21,952 $23,400 $24,725 $26,345
Sport Package 700          
Sunroof 900          
Navigation Package   1,200     2,200 2,200
Navigation and Sunroof Package     2,900 2,900    
Floor mats     100 100 100 100
Sport Package 672          
Sunroof 864          
Navigation Package   1,152     2,002 2,002
Navigation and Sunroof Package     2,639 2,639    
Floor mats     80 80 80 80
Options (change) 1,600 1,200 3,000 3,000 2,300 2,300
Options (change) 1,536 1,152 2,719 2,719 2,082 2,082
Destination 770 770 775 775 775 775
Total Price $23,765 $24,965 $26,970 $28,520 $29,520 $31,270
Total Invoice $22,845 $23,997 $25,446 $26,894 $27,582 $29,202

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $540
Model Year201120112012201220122012
ModelJettaJettaSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimSELTDISESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D200hp I4274hp I4198hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM5M6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6360, 7360, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-18225/45-18215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$23,765$24,965$26,970$28,520$29,520$31,270
Adjustments for Features-250-2,210-2,535-4,010-4,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,740$24,965$24,760$25,985$25,510$27,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0$1,225$750$2,400
Total Invoice$22,845$23,997$25,446$26,894$27,582$29,202
Adjustments for Features-240-2,085-2,390-3,747-3,838
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,821$23,997$23,361$24,504$23,835$25,364
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,176$0$1,143$474$2,003

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201120112012201220122012
ModelJettaJettaSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimSELTDISESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Universal garage door opener    $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
Rear air vents    $100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100    
SD Card slot$25$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Compass    $0$0
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   $100$100
Heated front seats$200$200  $200$200
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Metal pedals$75     
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$1,965$1,940$4,150$4,475$5,950$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$2,210$2,535$4,010$4,110
Value of Feature Adjustments-240-2,085-2,390-3,747-3,838

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20112012
ModelJettaSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in110.0 in
Length182.2 in189.8 in
Width70.0 in72.2 in
Height57.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,162 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested35067%
Total Not Requested17533%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata SE

Navigation and Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dimension, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested157570%
Total Not Requested67530%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata SE 2.0T

Navigation and Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dimension, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested157570%
Total Not Requested67530%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested67552%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested67552%

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