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Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison

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Hyundai Sonata vs Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison:

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For the Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen Tiguan price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Sonata vs. Tiguan Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Sonata and Tiguan will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Hyundai Sonata GLS's price is $3,605 lower than the Volkswagen Tiguan S's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Sonata vs. Tiguan Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Hyundai Sonata GLS, the Volkswagen Tiguan S includes additional features worth $775. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $775 adjustment for the Volkswagen Tiguan S's additional features, the Hyundai Sonata GLS is $3,605 less than the Hyundai Sonata GLS.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 3,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 3,518
Model Year20072012
ModelSonataTiguan
TrimGLSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine239hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers80, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/65-16
Total Price19,28023,660
Adjustments for Features0-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price19,28022,885
Total Invoice18,48322,746
Adjustments for Features0-745
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice18,48322,001

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Invoice Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Price Comparison (MSRP): Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Hyundai Sonata GLS
Difference: 4,380
Lowest Total Invoice: Hyundai Sonata GLS
Difference: 4,263
Model Year20072012
ModelSonataTiguan
TrimGLSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price17,34522,840
Base Invoice16,64121,926
Floor mats85 
4-speed shiftable automatic1,200 
Floor mats58 
4-speed shiftable automatic1,134 
Total options1,2850
Total options1,1920
Destination650820
Total Price19,28023,660
Total Invoice18,48322,746

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20072012
ModelSonataTiguan
TrimGLSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front seat active head restraints$50 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Aux input $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Satellite radio$200 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $50
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Exterior temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Total Value of Features$1,650$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-745

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20072012
ModelSonataTiguan
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in102.5 in
Length188.9 in174.5 in
Width72.1 in71.2 in
Height58.0 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,266 lb.3,393 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.3 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.356.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Hyundai Sonata

Price of the Hyundai Sonata: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Currently a good lease deal on the sport version with turbo.
2010 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Very competitively priced. I saved $3000 when compared to a camry or accord with similiar features.
2009 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Heavy dealer discounting gets you a fully loaded 6 cyl. Sonata Limited at the same price as a base 4 cyl. Accord or Camry.
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 This car currently has the lowest price point for a mid size car with the electronic stability control, front, side and curtain front and rear air bags all standard. A 5 year 60,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty and 10 year 100,000 mile warranty too.
2009 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 0
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Compared to the Accord or Camry, the Sonata cost considerably less even though it has a longer list of standard features.
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Best car for the money.
2009 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Best bang for your $$$. Test drove comparable Accord and Camry and they were at least $2000 higher with less options.
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Cheep car.
2009 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Always great incenstives. 0% financing or cash back. That combined with the low price to begin with, hard to beat.
2009 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Price is 2-5K lower for comperable competitors, Malibu, Toyota, etc
2008 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Its price was lower than comparable sedans for the features that the Sonata offers.
2008 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Cost less than the camry and in my mind just as good if not better
2008 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Thousands less than the Camry
2008 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 bought used, paid cash, cheap to own, excellent value
2007 4dr Sedan 234-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 For all of the standard features on the SE, such as V6, fog lights, 17in wheels, ESC, and side airbags, there is no greater value out there. I feel like I own a $30K car for only $20K. After the rebate, I was out less than some base model cars.
2007 4dr Sedan 234-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 3-$5000 cheaper then competitve offerings from Honda, Toyota and Nissan.
2007 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Many safety features (airbag, vehicle stability control) standard resulting in substantial savings
2007 4dr Sedan 234-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Good discounts and excellent dealer combined to make this a great offer.
2007 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 For Mid size car this was the best price
2007 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 I bought mine at a dealer auction, repo, 11270 miles, for ~ 60% of what a new one would have cost.
2006 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Best value in class.
2006 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 best bang for buck, period.
2006 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 cheap cheap cheap!
2006 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 It was 5k less than an Accord, what else is there to add.
2006 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Really compared to its competitors
2006 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 0% financing
2006 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Best value in its class by far. Excellent price, drive a near-luxury car for less than $20k.
2006 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Price is low and you get ALOT
2003 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.7L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 It met our budget at the time.
Price of the Hyundai Sonata: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Dealer was not willing to negotiate at all. Such is often the problem with a brand new model that is high in demand.
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Too expensive for what they represent (cheap and low class)

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Volkswagen Tiguan

Price of the Volkswagen Tiguan: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 VW Credit gave me incredible financing even though I had a foreclosure and a bankruptcy the previous year.
Price of the Volkswagen Tiguan: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Without large discounts, this vehicle is pricey.

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