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Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,710

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $8,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,239

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $8,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelElantraGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,100 $35,070
Base Invoice $21,078 $33,667
Ultimate Package 4,350  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 100
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
Ultimate Package 3,959  
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 41 80
Illuminated door sill trim plates 226  
Options (change) 4,775 100
Options (change) 4,326 80
Destination 835 850
Total Price $27,710 $36,020
Total Invoice $26,239 $34,597

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,455
Model Year20182018
ModelElantraGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine147hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$27,710$36,020
Adjustments for Features0-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,710$35,080
Total Invoice$26,239$34,597
Adjustments for Features0-903
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,239$33,694

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelElantraGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD player $125
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,525$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-903

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelElantraGolf / Rabbit / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length179.9 in167.6 in
Width70.9 in70.8 in
Height56.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,768 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.4 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.453.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested247561%
Total Not Requested160039%

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