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Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,830

Hyundai Sonata SE   
Difference: $4,649

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,134

Hyundai Sonata SE   
Difference: $4,312

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelPassatSonataSonata
TrimKomfortSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,300 $19,570 $22,470
Base Invoice $26,436 $18,224 $21,035
Rear spoiler 479    
Premium Package   1,650  
3.3L V6   2,850 1,700
Floor mats   85 85
Sunroof     900
Rear spoiler 310    
Premium Package   1,502  
3.3L V6   2,665 1,572
Floor mats   68 68
Sunroof     819
Options (change) 479 4,585 2,685
Options (change) 310 4,235 2,459
Destination 700 675 675
Total Price $29,479 $24,830 $25,830
Total Invoice $27,446 $23,134 $24,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,809
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,432
Model Year200920082008
ModelPassatSonataSonata
TrimKomfortSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4234hp V6234hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8240, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$29,479$24,830$25,830
Adjustments for Features-1,0900-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,389$24,830$24,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$0
Total Invoice$27,446$23,134$24,169
Adjustments for Features-1,0150-1,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,431$23,134$22,999
Cost Above Minimum$0$135$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year200920082008
ModelPassatSonataSonata
TrimKomfortSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Outside temperature display$50 $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Total Value of Features$2,765$1,675$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,090$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0150-1,170

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20092008
ModelPassatSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in107.4 in
Length188.2 in188.9 in
Width71.7 in72.1 in
Height58.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft316.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Sonata specs.

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
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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