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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: $15,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,761

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $15,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelElantraGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGTGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $15,215 $30,470 $35,070
Base Invoice $14,074 $29,252 $33,667
Package 2 1,100    
Floor mats 80    
Cargo net 40 100 100
Leather seating surfaces   695  
Package 2 1,023    
Floor mats 59    
Cargo net 35 80 80
Leather seating surfaces   598  
Options (change) 1,220 795 100
Options (change) 1,117 678 80
Destination 570 850 850
Total Price $17,005 $32,115 $36,020
Total Invoice $15,761 $30,780 $34,597

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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: $8,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,267
Model Year200620182018
ModelElantraGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGTGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4220hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$17,005$32,115$36,020
Adjustments for Features0-7,045-9,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,005$25,070$26,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,430
Total Invoice$15,761$30,780$34,597
Adjustments for Features0-6,752-9,144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,761$24,028$25,453
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,425

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200620182018
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
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
Larger infotainment display $0$0
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,520$8,565$11,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,045$9,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,752-9,144

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062018
ModelElantraGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.7 in103.8 in
Length177.9 in167.6 in
Width67.7 in70.8 in
Height56.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,785 lb.2,946 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
37.0 ft353.7 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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