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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: $33,075

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $865

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,199

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $1,339

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelPassatSonata
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $31,900
Base Invoice $31,600 $30,081
Cargo net 95 50
Cargo mat 125 115
Floor mats   125
Cargo net 69 41
Cargo mat 99 92
Floor mats   100
Options (change) 220 290
Options (change) 168 233
Destination 770 885
Total Price $33,940 $33,075
Total Invoice $32,538 $31,199

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,121
Model Year20122018
ModelPassatSonata
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,940$33,075
Adjustments for Features0-5,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,940$28,005
Total Invoice$32,538$31,199
Adjustments for Features0-4,782
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,538$26,417

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122018
ModelPassatSonata
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,430$7,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,782

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122018
ModelPassatSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in110.4 in
Length191.6 in191.1 in
Width72.2 in73.4 in
Height58.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,492 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft316.3 ft3

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