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

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,005

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $12,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,761

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $12,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelElantraGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGTGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $15,215 $28,625 $30,135
Base Invoice $14,074 $27,481 $28,930
Package 2 1,100    
Floor mats 80    
Cargo net 40 100 100
Package 2 1,023    
Floor mats 59    
Cargo net 35 80 80
Options (change) 1,220 100 100
Options (change) 1,117 80 80
Destination 570 820 820
Total Price $17,005 $29,545 $31,055
Total Invoice $15,761 $28,381 $29,830

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,158
Model Year200620162016
ModelElantraGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGTGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$17,005$29,545$31,055
Adjustments for Features0-4,645-6,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,005$24,900$25,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$135
Total Invoice$15,761$28,381$29,830
Adjustments for Features0-4,462-5,783
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,761$23,919$24,047
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$128

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200620162016
ModelElantraGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGTGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,370$6,015$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,645$6,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,462-5,783

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062016
ModelElantraGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.7 in103.8 in
Length177.9 in167.5 in
Width67.7 in70.8 in
Height56.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,785 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
37.0 ft352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GT

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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