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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: $24,830

Hyundai Sonata SE   
Difference: $4,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,134

Hyundai Sonata SE   
Difference: $4,584

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelJettaJettaSonataSonata
Trim2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SELSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,920 $29,280 $19,570 $22,470
Base Invoice $25,842 $28,109 $18,224 $21,035
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100    
Premium Package     1,650  
3.3L V6     2,850 1,700
Floor mats     85 85
Sunroof       900
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056    
Premium Package     1,502  
3.3L V6     2,665 1,572
Floor mats     68 68
Sunroof       819
Options (change) 1,100 1,100 4,585 2,685
Options (change) 1,056 1,056 4,235 2,459
Destination 820 820 675 675
Total Price $28,840 $31,200 $24,830 $25,830
Total Invoice $27,718 $29,985 $23,134 $24,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,086
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelJettaJettaSonataSonata
Trim2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SELSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4210hp I4234hp V6234hp V6
TransmissionS6S6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG24/33 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9240, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$28,840$31,200$24,830$25,830
Adjustments for Features-2,740-4,6400-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,100$26,560$24,830$24,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$460$250$0
Total Invoice$27,718$29,985$23,134$24,169
Adjustments for Features-2,633-4,4590-1,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,085$25,526$23,134$22,999
Cost Above Minimum$0$441$135$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2016201620082008
ModelJettaJettaSonataSonata
Trim2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SELSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
Navigation system $600  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information $25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Outside temperature display$50$50 $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,615$6,515$1,875$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,740$4,640$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,633-4,4590-1,170

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20162008
ModelJettaSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in107.4 in
Length183.3 in188.9 in
Width70.0 in72.1 in
Height57.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,194 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Unbranded, 240W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
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%

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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