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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: $4,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $3,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016
ModelJettaSonataSonata
TrimSELSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,395 $23,400 $27,350
Base Invoice $20,539 $22,293 $25,850
Sport Package 700    
Sunroof 900    
Tech Package   4,350  
Floor mats   125 125
Sport Package 672    
Sunroof 864    
Tech Package   3,959  
Floor mats   100 100
Options (change) 1,600 4,475 125
Options (change) 1,536 4,059 100
Destination 770 835 835
Total Price $23,765 $28,710 $28,310
Total Invoice $22,845 $27,187 $26,785

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20
Model Year201120162016
ModelJettaSonataSonata
TrimSELSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5185hp I4185hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/33 MPG25/38 MPG25/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$23,765$28,710$28,310
Adjustments for Features0-4,060-4,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,765$24,650$24,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$0
Total Invoice$22,845$27,187$26,785
Adjustments for Features0-3,845-3,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,845$23,342$22,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$517$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201120162016
ModelJettaSonataSonata
TrimSELSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100  
Navigation system$600$600 
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,565$5,625$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,060$4,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,845-3,960

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20112016
ModelJettaSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in110.4 in
Length182.2 in191.1 in
Width70.0 in73.4 in
Height57.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,018 lb.3,250 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested20038%
Total Not Requested32562%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Sport

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Dimension, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested225051%
Total Not Requested215049%

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