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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: $26,245

Hyundai Sonata SE   
Difference: $4,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,775

Hyundai Sonata SE   
Difference: $4,119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011201120112011
ModelPassatSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimKomfortSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,300 $22,795 $24,345 $25,495 $27,245 $25,795
Base Invoice $26,436 $21,578 $23,026 $23,847 $25,465 $24,383
Navigation system 1,990          
Navigation and Sunroof Package   2,600 2,600      
Floor mats   100 100 100 100 100
Navigation Package       2,100 2,100  
Premium Package           5,000
Navigation system 1,758          
Navigation and Sunroof Package   2,366 2,366      
Floor mats   81 81 81 81 81
Navigation Package       1,911 1,911  
Premium Package           4,550
Options (change) 1,990 2,700 2,700 2,200 2,200 5,100
Options (change) 1,758 2,447 2,447 1,992 1,992 4,631
Destination 700 750 750 750 750 750
Total Price $30,990 $26,245 $27,795 $28,445 $30,195 $31,645
Total Invoice $28,894 $24,775 $26,223 $26,589 $28,207 $29,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,161
Model Year200920112011201120112011
ModelPassatSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimKomfortSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4274hp I4198hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8360, 7360, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/45-18225/45-18215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$30,990$26,245$27,795$28,445$30,195$31,645
Adjustments for Features0-45-370-1,795-1,895-1,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,990$26,200$27,425$26,650$28,300$29,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,225$450$2,100$3,525
Total Invoice$28,894$24,775$26,223$26,589$28,207$29,764
Adjustments for Features0-42-349-1,678-1,770-1,806
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,894$24,733$25,874$24,911$26,437$27,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,141$178$1,704$3,225

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year200920112011201120112011
ModelPassatSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimKomfortSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Sunshade, rear$125     
Sunshades, second row$125     
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Full-size spare tire$225     
Rearview camera   $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$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15     
Rear air vents$100  $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0     
HD radio     $50
Media drive$15     
SD Card slot$25     
Traffic + travel information $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
Compass$0  $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback     $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200  $200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Partial leather seating sufaces $450$450   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150     
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical     $100
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$3,655$3,700$4,025$5,450$5,550$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$45$370$1,795$1,895$1,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-42-349-1,678-1,770-1,806

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20092011
ModelPassatSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in110.0 in
Length188.2 in189.8 in
Width71.7 in72.2 in
Height58.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,345 lb.3,162 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata SE

Navigation and Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Dimension, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata SE 2.0T

Navigation and Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Dimension, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

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

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
215/55VR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested95020%
Total Not Requested380080%

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